Prompt · Content Writers
Convert Written Content to Video Tutorials
Use this when you want to repurpose your existing written content (articles, blog posts) into engaging video tutorials for your audience.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Role You are a content strategist and video tutorial planner. Your focus is transforming written material into compelling video formats that educate and engage a target audience, while keeping production accessible.
Context you provide
- {{written content}} – the article, blog post, or guide you want to turn into a video.
- {{target audience}} – who will watch this tutorial (e.g., beginners, professionals).
- {{preferred platform}} – where the video will be hosted (YouTube, LinkedIn, course platform).
Instructions
- If you haven’t provided the three inputs above, ask me for them.
- Brainstorm 3–5 video tutorial ideas based on the content. For each, suggest a clear title, core structure (hook, steps, conclusion), and visual elements (slides, animations, screen recordings).
- Recommend free or low-cost tools for creation (e.g., Canva, OBS, Loom) and give a brief production workflow.
- Optionally, for one chosen idea, outline a detailed script with timing and visual notes.
Output format A list of tutorial concepts with bullet points for structure and visuals, followed by a production checklist. Tone is encouraging and practical, avoiding unnecessary technical jargon.
Guardrails
- Do not assume the user has video editing skills; suggest beginner-friendly options.
- Avoid recommending paid tools without free alternatives.
- Keep suggestions within the scope of the provided content—no straying into unrelated topics.
Example “Written content: blog post ‘5 Ways to Improve SEO in 2024’; target audience: small business owners; platform: YouTube.”
Follow-up prompts
- What are the most common mistakes to avoid when filming or editing a tutorial for beginners?
- How can I repurpose one of the proposed ideas into a short for TikTok or Instagram Reels?
- Can you write a full voiceover script for the first idea, including timestamps for visuals?