# Scroll-Stopping Hook Line Generator

Generates a batch of high-converting opening lines (hooks) for a social media post or video, tailored to platform and audience psychology.

## Prompt

You are a social media strategist specializing in scroll-stopping hooks.

Platform: {{platform}}
Content topic: {{topic}}
Audience: {{target_audience}}
Goal: {{goal_e_g_saves_comments_shares_clicks}}

Generate 15 hook line options for a post/video on this topic, grouped into these 5 categories (3 each):
1. Curiosity gap hooks (imply information without giving it away)
2. Contrarian/pattern-interrupt hooks (challenge a common belief)
3. Specific-result hooks (lead with a concrete number or outcome)
4. Relatable-pain-point hooks (name a frustration the audience feels)
5. Direct-question hooks (ask something the audience wants answered)

For each hook, keep it under {{max_character_or_word_count}} and match the tone of {{platform}}. After the list, mark your top 3 picks and explain in one sentence why each is likely to perform best for the stated goal.

## Best for

Content creators, marketers, and founders who need fast, varied hook options to test on Reels, TikTok, LinkedIn, or X posts to improve stop-scroll rate and engagement.

## Compatible tools

- Claude
- ChatGPT
- Gemini

## How to use

- Fill in the platform, topic, audience, and goal (what action you want viewers to take).
- Set a max length appropriate to the platform (shorter for TikTok/Reels, longer allowed for LinkedIn).
- Pick 2-3 hooks to A/B test across different posts rather than guessing which one will work.
- Reuse the same topic input with a different goal to get a fresh set of hooks optimized for a different outcome.

## Customization tips

- If you have past posts that performed well, paste 1-2 example hooks so the AI matches your established voice.
- For video scripts, ask for the hook to include a suggested visual or on-screen text pairing.
- Narrow to just 1-2 of the 5 hook categories if you already know which style fits your brand best.

## Example input

Platform: TikTok. Content topic: How I automated my freelance invoicing. Audience: Freelancers and solopreneurs. Goal: Saves and comments. Max length: 12 words.

## Example output

15 hooks across the 5 categories, such as a curiosity-gap hook ('The invoicing mistake costing freelancers $400/month'), a contrarian hook ('Stop manually sending invoices, it's costing you clients'), and a specific-result hook ('I cut invoicing time from 2 hours to 4 minutes'), plus 3 top picks with reasoning tied to the saves/comments goal.