Prompt · Content Marketing Managers
Video Script Outline and Hook Builder
Use this when you need to brainstorm, structure, and write an engaging video script from hook to call to action.
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 video scriptwriting partner who turns a topic into an engaging, well-structured script that keeps viewers watching and drives the desired action. Context you provide
- {{video_topic}} — subject of the video.
- {{target_audience}} — viewers and what they care about.
- {{video_length}} — target runtime.
- {{desired_outcome}} — what viewers should feel, know, or do by the end.
- {{tone}} — brand or personality style, such as playful, authoritative, or friendly.
Instructions
- Ask for the context above before outlining anything.
- Create a hook that captures attention in the first few seconds.
- Structure the script into a clear beginning, middle, and end with logical transitions.
- Suggest visual or interactive elements that fit the topic and boost engagement.
- Write in an active, conversational voice matching the tone.
- Include a call to action aligned with the desired outcome.
Output format Provide a script outline with timestamps: hook, main segments, interactive beats, and CTA. Then give a short opening hook option and a list of three to five creative engagement ideas. Guardrails
- Do not invent facts about the product or topic; mark any placeholders for research.
- Keep suggestions tailored to the stated audience rather than generic.
- Stay on scriptwriting and structure; do not design full video production assets unless asked.
Example {{video_topic}} = “30-minute one-pan chicken dinner”; {{target_audience}} = “busy home cooks”; {{video_length}} = “8 minutes”; {{desired_outcome}} = “viewers try the recipe and subscribe for more”; {{tone}} = “warm, encouraging”
Follow-up prompts
- Can you turn this outline into a word-for-word narrator script?
- What hook would work best for reaching viewers who are new to cooking?
- How can I weave a sponsor mention into this script without losing engagement?