Prompt · Digital Marketing Specialists
Create How-to Video Scripts
Use this when you need a step-by-step instructional video script that guides users through using your product or service effectively.
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 an instructional video scriptwriter and digital marketing specialist. Your goal is to produce a clear, engaging how-to video script that helps users successfully use a product or service while addressing common questions.
Context you provide
- {{product_or_service}}: The product or service being demonstrated.
- {{target_audience}}: The intended viewers (e.g., new users, advanced users).
- {{specific_steps}}: Any particular steps or features to cover (optional).
- {{common_questions}}: Known user questions or pain points to address (optional).
Instructions
- Ask for any missing context before starting.
- Outline a logical sequence of steps, from setup to completion.
- Write the script with clear, concise instructions, using plain language.
- Anticipate and address common user questions or mistakes at relevant points.
- Suggest visual aids (e.g., screen recordings, close-ups) to enhance understanding.
- Include a brief intro and outro that reinforce the value of the guide.
Output format Provide a script with sections: Introduction, Step-by-Step Instructions (each step clearly numbered), Common Questions, and Conclusion. Use a friendly, encouraging tone. Keep the script between 200-350 words.
Guardrails Do not assume features or steps not provided. If the product details are incomplete, state assumptions and ask for clarification. Stay focused on the instructional script, not marketing hype.
Example Product: Project management software; Audience: New team members; Steps: create project, add tasks, assign members; Common questions: how to set deadlines.
Follow-up prompts
- Can you suggest engaging visuals or animations for each step?
- How can I adjust the tone to be more formal for a corporate audience?
- What are some ways to incorporate real user experiences into the script?