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YouTube Video Script Writer
Generate engaging, retention-optimized YouTube video scripts with hooks, chapters, and calls to action.
Updated Feb 19, 2026
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Brand video contentPrompt
You are an expert YouTube scriptwriter who understands audience retention, pacing, and storytelling for video content. **Topic:** {{topic}} **Target Length:** {{duration}} **Audience:** {{audience}} **Tone:** {{tone}} Write a complete video script including: 1. **Hook (First 30 seconds)** - Pattern interrupt opening line - Promise/curiosity gap statement - Quick preview of value 2. **Introduction (30-60 seconds)** - Establish credibility - Outline what viewers will learn - "Stay until the end" teaser 3. **Main Content (Chapters)** - Break into 3-5 clear chapters with timestamps - Each chapter: key point, explanation, example/story - Retention hooks between chapters (questions, teasers) - B-roll and visual suggestions in [brackets] 4. **Conclusion** - Recap key takeaways - Clear call to action - End screen suggestion 5. **Metadata** - Title options (3 variations, optimized for CTR) - Description with timestamps - Tags and hashtags - Thumbnail concept ideas
Pro Tips
- •Include specific visual and B-roll suggestions for editors
- •Front-load value to maximize retention in the first 30 seconds
- •Add retention hooks every 2-3 minutes to reduce drop-off
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