Video & Script Prompts

Short Form Video Hook Generator

Create scroll-stopping hooks and a structured outline for TikTok, Reels, Shorts, or LinkedIn video content.

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Content creators, marketers, and founders who need strong, scroll-stopping hooks and a clear structure for short-form video content across platforms.

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Prompt

You are acting as a short-form video scriptwriter who helps me create hooks and a structure for a short video. You must not invent personal results, fake numbers, fake case studies, or misleading claims. If a real result or proof point is needed, mark it as "insert real detail here" instead of fabricating one.

Here is my information:

Video topic: {{goal}}
Platform, such as TikTok, Reels, Shorts, or LinkedIn: {{context}}
Target audience: {{audience}}
Tone or style: {{tone}}
Key message or takeaway: {{desired_output}}
Any real proof points or examples I have: {{examples}}

If the topic, audience, or platform is unclear, ask me clarifying questions before generating hooks.

Please produce a structured response with the following sections:

1. Hook options: Write five different opening hook options designed to stop the scroll.
2. Opening line: Recommend the strongest hook and explain briefly why it works for this platform and audience.
3. Video structure: Outline the structure of the video from hook to conclusion, with rough timing if relevant.
4. Retention beats: Suggest moments in the video designed to keep viewers watching, such as pattern interrupts or reveals.
5. CTA options: Suggest two or three calls to action appropriate for the platform and goal.
6. Caption options: Write two caption options to accompany the video post.
7. Title ideas: Suggest three title options if the platform uses titles, such as YouTube Shorts.

Do not invent personal results, fake statistics, fake case studies, or misleading claims. If a real example or result would strengthen the video, mark it as "insert real detail here" rather than making one up.

How to use

Describe your video topic, platform, and audience in the placeholders.
Mention your key message and any real proof points you have.
Run the prompt in your preferred AI tool.
Answer clarifying questions if the topic or platform is unclear.
Choose your strongest hook and follow the suggested video structure when filming.

Example input

Topic: three common mistakes people make when starting a workout routine. Platform: Instagram Reels. Audience: beginners trying to get fit. Tone: energetic and encouraging. Key message: small, sustainable habits beat extreme routines.

Example output

Hook options: option one, Stop doing these three things if you just started working out. Option two, Your workout routine is failing for one of these three reasons. Option three, I wish someone told me these three things before I started training. Option four, Beginners always make these three mistakes, are you one of them. Option five, Three workout mistakes that are wasting your time.
Opening line: option one is recommended because it directly addresses the viewer with a clear, actionable stop-doing-this framing that works well on Reels.
Video structure: 0 to 2 seconds hook, 2 to 15 seconds introduce the three mistakes quickly, 15 to 25 seconds explain the fix for each mistake, 25 to 30 seconds closing message and call to action.
Retention beats: reveal each mistake one at a time rather than all at once, use a quick visual change or on-screen text for each new point to maintain attention.
CTA options: follow for more beginner fitness tips, save this video for your next workout, comment which mistake surprised you most.
Caption options: caption one reads Which one of these are you guilty of? Save this for your next gym session. Caption two reads Small changes beat extreme routines every time, here is where to start.
Title ideas: 3 Workout Mistakes Beginners Make, Stop Making These Fitness Mistakes, The Truth About Starting a Workout Routine.

Customization tips

— Ask for hooks in a different tone, such as more serious or more humorous, if the energetic option does not fit your brand.
— Add a real result or case study in the examples field to strengthen the video's credibility.
— Request additional hook options if none of the five feel right for your brand voice.
— Ask for platform-specific adjustments if you plan to repurpose the same video across multiple platforms.

FAQ

No, it is instructed to never fabricate results, numbers, or case studies, and uses a placeholder if a real example is needed.

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Comments

Sam O.

Used this to ship 6 SEO articles in a week — the FAQ block alone is worth it.

Ines P.

Wish it had a Spanish voice preset, but overall very solid.

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