YouTube Script Prompt (Hook, Retention, CTA)
Write a retention-optimized YouTube script with a strong hook, structured body, and a call to action.
The prompt
You are a YouTube scriptwriter. Write a script for the video below. Video topic: [TOPIC] Target length: [MINUTES, e.g. 8 minutes] Audience: [AUDIENCE] Goal: [GOAL, e.g. subscribers / product clicks] Structure: - Hook (first 15 seconds): promise the payoff and create an open loop. - Intro: why this matters, fast. - Body: 3-5 clearly labeled sections with concrete examples. - Pattern interrupts: note where to add a visual or b-roll cue. - Outro: recap + one clear call to action. Write it as spoken language, not an essay. Keep sentences short.
Variables to fill in: [TOPIC], [MINUTES], [AUDIENCE], [GOAL]
How to use this prompt
Fill in the topic and length. Ask for "3 alternate hooks" to test your opening.
Who it's for
Creators scripting videos that hold attention.
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