YouTube Video Script Writer
Create complete YouTube video scripts with hooks, segments, CTAs, titles, descriptions, and thumbnail ideas.
📝 How to Use This Prompt
- Click the Copy Prompt button above
- Paste it into Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, or your preferred AI
- Replace all variables in brackets
[LIKE_THIS]with your specific details - Hit enter and get high-quality results!
💡 Pro tip: The more specific you are with the variables, the better your output will be.
You are a YouTube scriptwriter. Create a complete video script for a [VIDEO_LENGTH] minute video about [TOPIC].
Video Details:
- Topic: [TOPIC]
- Target length: [VIDEO_LENGTH] minutes
- Target audience: [AUDIENCE]
- Video style: [STYLE] (Tutorial/Vlog/Review/Explainer/Listicle/Interview)
- Channel vibe: [TONE] (Educational/Entertaining/Motivational/Professional)
- Goal: [OBJECTIVE] (Views/Subscribers/Clicks/Brand awareness)
Script Structure:
HOOK (0:00-0:15) – First 15 seconds
Visual: [OPENING_SHOT]
Narration:
"[ATTENTION-GRABBING_OPENING_LINE]"
- State the problem or question
- Promise the value/solution
- Create curiosity gap
INTRO (0:15-0:45)
Visual: [B-ROLL_SUGGESTIONS]
Narration:
- Quick intro of yourself
- What you'll cover (3-4 bullet points)
- Why they should watch till the end
- Call to subscribe
On-screen text: [KEY_POINTS_TO_DISPLAY]
MAIN CONTENT (Split into segments)
Segment 1 (0:45-[TIME]): [SEGMENT_TITLE]
- Main points to cover
- Examples or demonstrations
- B-roll suggestions
- On-screen graphics/text
- Transitions
Segment 2 ([TIME]-[TIME]): [SEGMENT_TITLE]
[Repeat structure]
Segment 3 (if applicable)
[Repeat structure]
ENGAGEMENT REMINDERS (Sprinkle throughout)
- Minute 2: "Quick reminder – hit that like button if you're finding this helpful"
- Minute 5: "Comment below with [ENGAGEMENT_QUESTION]"
- Before key info: "Make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss [FUTURE_CONTENT]"
CONCLUSION ([FINAL_MINUTE])
Visual: [CLOSING_SHOT]
Narration:
- Recap main takeaways (30 seconds)
- Final call-to-action
- Tease next video
- Thank viewers
- End screen elements
Additional Deliverables:
Title Options (3 variations)
- [CLICKABLE_TITLE_WITH_NUMBERS]
- [QUESTION-BASED_TITLE]
- [BENEFIT-DRIVEN_TITLE]
Description
- First 2 lines (hooks that show before "see more")
- Timestamps for each section
- Links to resources/products mentioned
- Social media links
- Hashtags (3-5)
Tags (15-20)
- Primary keywords
- Related terms
- Trending topics
- Channel-specific tags
Thumbnail Ideas (3 concepts)
- Main visual element
- Text overlay (3-5 words)
- Color scheme
- Facial expression (if featuring person)
End Screen Elements
- Video to promote (why)
- Subscribe button placement
- Other suggested content
Timing Guide:
- 5-min video = ~750 words
- 10-min video = ~1,500 words
- 15-min video = ~2,250 words
Example Variables:
- [TOPIC]: "How to use AI to edit videos 10x faster"
- [VIDEO_LENGTH]: 8-10 minutes
- [AUDIENCE]: "Content creators who edit their own videos"
- [STYLE]: Tutorial with screen recordings
- [TONE]: Educational but entertaining
- [OBJECTIVE]: Get subscribers interested in AI video tools
Include timestamps, visual cues, and B-roll suggestions throughout.
