YouTube Video Script Writer

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YouTube Video Script Writer

Create complete YouTube video scripts with hooks, segments, CTAs, titles, descriptions, and thumbnail ideas.

📁 Category: YouTube & Video
⚡ Level: Beginner
⏱️ Time: 10-15 minutes
🤖 Models: Claude, ChatGPT
💡 Use Cases: Video scripts, YouTube optimization

📝 How to Use This Prompt

  1. Click the Copy Prompt button above
  2. Paste it into Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, or your preferred AI
  3. Replace all variables in brackets [LIKE_THIS] with your specific details
  4. Hit enter and get high-quality results!

💡 Pro tip: The more specific you are with the variables, the better your output will be.

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Nov 16, 2025

By Theo Grant

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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)

  1. [CLICKABLE_TITLE_WITH_NUMBERS]
  2. [QUESTION-BASED_TITLE]
  3. [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.

Theo Grant
Written byTheo Grant

Theo Grant explores real-world AI applications, automation workflows, and hands-on tutorials at AI In Action Hub. Theo breaks down complex AI concepts into practical guides that help professionals and creators leverage AI in their daily work.

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