Create engaging YouTube scripts with hooks, structure, and retention techniques that keep viewers watching
I need a YouTube video script that hooks viewers and keeps them watching until the end. The video topic is [TOPIC]. The type of video is [VIDEO_TYPE:select:educational or tutorial,listicle or ranking,commentary or reaction,vlog or day in the life,product review,story time,comparison,explainer,challenge,interview or conversation]. The target length is [LENGTH:select:short under 5 minutes,medium 5 to 10 minutes,long 10 to 20 minutes,very long 20 plus minutes]. My target audience is [AUDIENCE]. My channel niche is [NICHE]. Key points or information to cover: [KEY_POINTS] Research or sources to reference: [SOURCES?] My on-camera style is [STYLE:select:talking head direct to camera,voiceover with visuals,energetic and fast-paced,calm and conversational,educational and clear,entertaining and comedic]. Sponsors or integrations to include: [SPONSORS?] Call to action goals: [CTA:select:subscribe and bell,comment engagement,watch another video,visit link in description,join membership,all of the above]. Write a complete YouTube script with: a hook in the first 5 to 10 seconds that promises value, an intro that previews what viewers will learn, the main content with clear sections and retention hooks throughout, a strong conclusion, and calls to action placed naturally. Include notes for b-roll suggestions, text overlays, and pacing. Write in a conversational speaking style. Add pattern interrupts every 30 to 60 seconds to maintain attention.
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Get Early AccessThe first 10 seconds of a YouTube video decide everything. Viewers either commit or click away. A script that plans those opening seconds, plus every retention hook after them, is the difference between a video that performs and one that dies in the algorithm.
This prompt generates a complete video script tailored to your [TOPIC] and [NICHE]. It opens with a hook designed to stop the scroll in the first 5 to 10 seconds, structures your [KEY_POINTS] into clear sections, and places pattern interrupts every 30 to 60 seconds to keep viewers watching.
The output is not just words on a page. It includes notes for b-roll suggestions, text overlay cues, and pacing markers. You get a script you can actually film from, not an essay you have to restructure.
Your [AUDIENCE] setting matters. A talking-head educational video for developers needs a different rhythm than an energetic listicle for general viewers. The AI adjusts pacing, transitions, and energy level based on who you are creating for.
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Fill in [TOPIC] with your video subject. Select [VIDEO_TYPE] from educational, listicle, commentary, review, and more. Choose [LENGTH] to match your typical format. These three fields shape the entire script structure.
In [AUDIENCE], describe who watches your channel. In [NICHE], specify your content area. The AI uses these to calibrate vocabulary, examples, and references that resonate with your specific viewers.
In [KEY_POINTS], outline the main ideas you want to cover. Add [SOURCES] if you're referencing research, articles, or data. The AI weaves sources into the script as credibility markers.
Select [STYLE] to match how you perform on camera. Fast-paced and energetic scripts have shorter sentences and more transitions. Calm and conversational scripts have longer beats and more storytelling. The AI writes dialogue that matches your natural delivery.
Read the first 10 seconds aloud. Would you keep watching? Check each pattern interrupt. Does it re-engage attention or feel forced? Tighten the conclusion and make sure the [CTA] feels earned, not tacked on.
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