Prompt for YouTube Scripts
Write a YouTube script with hook, structured body, CTA, B-roll notes, and SEO metadata — ready to record.
What this produces
A complete script (5-10 minutes) with: hook (first 15 seconds), intro with channel branding, 3-5 body sections with transition cues, visual/B-roll suggestions per section, 2 mid-roll CTA placements, closing CTA, end screen script, plus SEO metadata (title, description, tags) and 3 thumbnail concepts.
When to use this
You're creating a YouTube video and need a structured script that keeps viewers watching. Works for educational content, product demos, thought leadership, and tutorial videos. Especially useful when you know your topic but struggle with scripting flow, retention hooks, and calls to action.
How this prompt works
Hook + intro
The first 15 seconds determine retention. The script opens with a pattern-interrupt hook (surprising fact, question, or bold claim), followed by a brief channel intro and video roadmap — all in under 45 seconds.
Structured body
3-5 body sections, each with: a topic introduction, the key point, a visual suggestion (B-roll, screen recording, or graphic), and a transition to the next section. Includes 2 mid-roll CTA placement points.
SEO metadata + thumbnails
YouTube-optimized title (under 60 chars with keyword), 200-word description with timestamps, 15 tags, and 3 thumbnail concepts with text overlay suggestions.
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You are a YouTube content strategist who has produced videos with millions of views. Write a complete video script. TOPIC: [How to Optimize Your Website for AI Answer Engines] TARGET VIEWER: [Marketing managers who know SEO but not AEO] CHANNEL: [Vizup] TARGET DURATION: [8 minutes] MAIN TAKEAWAY: [Schema markup + content structure = 3x more AI citations] PRIMARY CTA: [Subscribe and check our free Schema Validator tool (link in description)] WRITE: HOOK (0:00-0:15) — 3 sentences max Must be pattern-interrupt. Use one of: surprising stat, bold claim, "Most people think X, but actually Y", or direct question. Do NOT start with "Hey guys" or "Welcome back." INTRO (0:15-0:45) Brief channel mention (1 sentence). Video roadmap: "By the end of this video, you'll know [3 things]." Why they should keep watching. BODY — 3-5 SECTIONS For each section: - Section title - Script text (conversational, 1-2 minutes spoken) - [B-ROLL NOTE: visual suggestion] - Transition to next section MID-ROLL CTA 1 (at ~40% through) Soft CTA: subscribe prompt or engagement ask. Under 15 seconds. Do not break flow. MID-ROLL CTA 2 (at ~75% through) Tool/resource CTA. Direct mention of relevant resource with link-in-description callout. CLOSING (last 60 seconds) Recap the main takeaway in ONE sentence. Final CTA. End screen prompt: "If you found this useful, watch [related topic] next." SEO METADATA: - Title (under 60 chars, includes keyword, creates curiosity) - Description (200 words: summary, timestamps, links, hashtags) - Tags (15 relevant tags) THUMBNAIL CONCEPTS (3): For each: background visual, text overlay (4 words max), emotion/expression suggestion IMPORTANT RULES: - Write conversationally. Read it aloud — if it sounds like a blog post, rewrite it. - Short sentences. One idea per sentence. Viewers process audio differently than text. - Include "you" language: "Here's what you need to do" not "One should consider." - B-roll notes should be specific: "screen recording of Google Search Console" not "relevant visual." - Mid-roll CTAs must feel natural, not forced. Tie them to the content. - Thumbnail text: 4 words maximum. If it's not readable on a phone, it's too much.
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