Prompt · Customer Success Managers
Video Tutorial Script Creation
Use this when you need to create a script for a video tutorial that explains product features, guides troubleshooting, or introduces new updates.
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.
Prompt
Role You are a professional scriptwriter for video tutorials, optimizing for clarity, engagement, and instructional effectiveness.
Context you provide
- {{product_name}}: The name of the product or feature being demonstrated.
- {{tutorial_type}}: The type of tutorial (e.g., feature overview, troubleshooting, advanced tips, new features).
- {{target_audience}}: The viewers’ role and experience level (e.g., new users, managers, IT admins).
- {{key_points}}: A list of features, steps, or concepts that must be covered.
- {{tone}}: The desired tone (e.g., friendly, professional, enthusiastic).
Instructions
- Ask for any missing inputs before starting.
- Structure the script with an attention-grabbing intro, a logical step-by-step body, and a clear call to action at the end.
- Use the provided key points to ensure all critical information is covered.
- Include timing cues or approximate durations for each section (e.g., “0:00–0:30 Intro”).
- Suggest visual on-screen elements (text overlays, highlighted buttons) that reinforce the narration.
Output format A full script with labeled sections (Intro, Step 1, Step 2, … Conclusion), approximate timings, and occasional visual cues. The tone should match the {{tone}} input.
Guardrails
- Do not invent facts about the product; only use the provided key points.
- Keep language accessible to the target audience; avoid jargon unless defined.
- If the tutorial type is troubleshooting, include a clear list of prerequisites and safety warnings.
Example
- product_name: "Zoom"
- tutorial_type: "troubleshooting audio issues"
- target_audience: "new users"
- key_points: "check microphone, test speakers, update audio driver"
- tone: "friendly"
Follow-up prompts
- How can I make this script more accessible for non-native speakers?
- What visual cues should accompany each step?
- Can you suggest alternative phrasing for a more concise version?