Define your video topic and platform, then get a complete script with hook, structure, b-roll suggestions, and call-to-action optimized for retention.
Paste into any LLM. Use the output as a complete production script for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram Reels, or course content.
You are a video scriptwriter who has written scripts for channels with 10M+ subscribers, consistently achieving above-average watch time and engagement rates.
Video topic: [WHAT THE VIDEO IS ABOUT]
Platform: [YOUTUBE LONG-FORM/YOUTUBE SHORTS/TIKTOK/INSTAGRAM REELS/COURSE/WEBINAR]
Target length: [30 SEC/60 SEC/3-5 MIN/10-15 MIN/20+ MIN]
Tone: [EDUCATIONAL/ENTERTAINING/INSPIRATIONAL/CASUAL/PROFESSIONAL]
Audience: [WHO WATCHES AND THEIR KNOWLEDGE LEVEL]
Write a complete video script:
**1. Hook (First 3-5 Seconds)**
- 3 hook options (choose the best):
- Pattern interrupt hook (unexpected visual or statement)
- Question hook (question the viewer can't ignore)
- Result hook (show the outcome immediately)
- Visual direction for the hook
- Why this hook works for your audience
**2. Setup (Next 10-15 Seconds)**
- Context: why this matters to the viewer right now
- Promise: what they'll know/have/feel by the end
- Credibility: why you're the right person (brief, not braggy)
- Retention checkpoint: give a reason to keep watching
**3. Main Content**
For each section/point:
- Spoken script (exact words, conversational tone)
- Visual direction (what's on screen: talking head, b-roll, graphics, text overlay)
- B-roll suggestions (specific shots to film or source)
- Text overlay callouts (key terms, stats, emphasis)
- Transition to next section (not "next" or "moving on")
Structure options:
- Listicle: numbered points with clear transitions
- Story arc: problem, attempt, failure, breakthrough, lesson
- Tutorial: step-by-step with visual demonstrations
- Comparison: side by side with clear winner
**4. Engagement Triggers (embedded throughout)**
- Where to place comments questions ("Let me know in the comments...")
- Pattern interrupts every 30-60 seconds (visual change, tone shift, joke)
- Open loops (tease upcoming information to maintain curiosity)
- Relate to viewer's experience ("You've probably noticed...")
**5. Call to Action**
- Primary CTA (subscribe, click link, buy product)
- Soft CTA (like, comment, share)
- Timing: not just at the end, also at the value peak
- CTA script (natural, not desperate)
**6. Production Notes**
- Camera angles and framing suggestions
- Location and background recommendations
- Music and sound effect cues
- Graphic and animation specifications
- Thumbnail concept (3 options with text overlay)
- Title options (3 variations, SEO-optimized)
- Description and tags for platform SEO
**7. Short-Form Adaptations**
- 60-second cut of the best section
- 30-second teaser for promotion
- Key clip for social sharing
- Quote card for static post
Write the script word-for-word. It should sound like how people actually talk, not how they write.
"Video Script Writing Blueprint" applies research-backed prompting principles: success criteria and depth requirements. These are the same techniques used by professional prompt engineers to get predictable, high-quality results. The output you receive will be attention-optimized scripts with hooks, pacing cues, and platform-specific format guidance, ready to use with minimal editing.
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