Say Goodbye to Awkward Reels

Awkward on Camera? Instagram’s Got You

Okay, real talk…getting on camera can feel super awkward, right? Whether you’re a business owner doing your own socials or a social media manager with clients who freeze up, Instagram just made things way easier.

What’s the tea?

Instagram’s updated their Reels teleprompter inside the app, and it scrolls way smoother now. That means no more sounding like a robot or fumbling over lines. Plus, no weird extra apps or memorizing long scripts.

Why you’ll love this:

• Finally, you can get legit talking-head clips. Even if you hate being on camera

• Real faces still crush it way more than fancy graphics, so this helps your stuff get seen

• Less “uhhh” moments = fewer takes and way faster filming

Here’s a quick win for you:

• Write a super short script (like 15–30 seconds). mMaybe a “Meet the Team” or “3 things we love about summer”

• Pop it into the Reels editor, turn on that teleprompter

• Read it slow, smile, and try to look at the camera (you got this!)

📣 Pro tip: Start small. Like, “thank you to our followers” or a fun fact about your business. Once you see yourself on camera not totally flopping, it actually gets fun.

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