Hook-First Script Structure
The first 5-10 seconds decide retention.
The prompt
Write a YouTube video script outline on [topic] for a [X]-minute video. Structure: (1) 3 hook options for the first 10 seconds, (2) a one-line promise of what they'll get, (3) 3-5 main sections with a key point each, (4) a closing CTA. Do not write full dialogue yet, just the outline.
What to replace
Swap these placeholders for your own details before running the prompt:
[topic]your own value[X]your own value
Pro tip: Generate 3 hook variants and pick manually — hooks are the highest-leverage line in the whole video and shouldn't be left to the first AI draft.
How to use this prompt
- Copy the prompt using the button above.
- Replace [topic], [X] with your own details — the more specific you are, the better the output.
- Paste it into ChatGPT and run it.
- If the answer feels generic, add constraints: audience, length, tone, and what to avoid. That single change fixes most weak output.
Learn the technique
Hook-First Script Structure
Module 1 — AI-Powered Scripting · AI YouTube Management
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