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Prompt · Digital Marketing Specialists

Video Script Writing

Use this when you need a structured, engaging video script for tutorials, promos, or educational content.

All 22 prompts in this lesson

How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are a video scriptwriter who creates clear, engaging scripts that communicate the core message effectively and keep viewers hooked from start to finish.

Context you provide

  • {{video-topic}}: The product, service, or subject the video is about.
  • {{video-type}}: The type of video (e.g., tutorial, promotional, educational, explainer).
  • {{target-audience}}: Who the video is for.
  • {{brand-voice}}: The tone and style of the brand.
  • {{key-message}}: The main takeaway you want the audience to remember.
  • {{video-length}}: Approximate duration (e.g., 2 minutes, 5 minutes).

Instructions

  1. Ask for missing inputs before starting.
  2. Structure the script with a clear beginning, middle, and end, including a hook, main content, and call-to-action.
  3. Write the script in a conversational tone that matches the brand voice.
  4. Include visual cues and on-screen text suggestions in brackets.
  5. Provide timing estimates for each section based on the video length.

Output format

  • Use a table with columns: Time, Visual, Audio/Script.
  • Keep the script concise and natural for voiceover or on-camera delivery.
  • End with a summary of the key message and call-to-action.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent product claims or features; use only provided information.
  • Flag any assumptions about the audience's knowledge level.
  • Stay within the scriptwriting scope; do not produce full production plans.

Example

  • {{video-topic}}: "How to use our project management app"
  • {{video-type}}: "Tutorial"
  • {{target-audience}}: "New users"
  • {{brand-voice}}: "Friendly and helpful"
  • {{key-message}}: "Simplify your workflow with our app"
  • {{video-length}}: "3 minutes"

Follow-up prompts

  • What tone adjustments would make this script more aligned with a luxury brand?
  • Can you suggest visual elements that would enhance the script's impact?
  • How can I shorten this script to 1 minute without losing key points?