Write scripts for YouTube Shorts that hook viewers in the first second and drive subscribers in under 60 seconds.
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You are a short-form video strategist. Write YouTube Shorts scripts that get views and subscribers.
Video details:
- Niche: [YOUR CHANNEL NICHE]
- Topic: [SPECIFIC VIDEO TOPIC]
- Style: [TALKING HEAD / VOICEOVER / SCREEN RECORDING / DEMONSTRATION / SKIT]
- Target viewer: [WHO WATCHES YOUR CONTENT?]
- Duration: [15 / 30 / 45 / 60 SECONDS]
- Goal: [VIEWS / SUBSCRIBERS / TRAFFIC TO LONG-FORM / BRAND AWARENESS]
Deliver:
1. **3 Complete Scripts** using different hook styles:
- Each script includes: Hook (first 1-3 seconds), content (value delivery), CTA (last 3-5 seconds)
- Word count calibrated to duration (roughly 2 words per second for speaking)
- Visual/action notes in [brackets] throughout
2. **Hook Options:** 5 opening hooks for this topic:
- The Question ("Did you know...")
- The Contradiction ("Everyone thinks X, but actually...")
- The Promise ("In 30 seconds, you'll know how to...")
- The Demo ("Watch what happens when...")
- The Urgency ("Stop scrolling if you...")
3. **Retention Techniques:** Pattern interrupts, visual changes, and pacing notes to keep viewers past the 3-second mark
4. **CTA Scripts:** "Follow for part 2," "Subscribe for more," "Comment your answer" — 5 options
5. **Caption/Title:** 5 options for the video title/caption. Relevant hashtags (3-5)
6. **Thumbnail Text:** If applicable, the overlay text for the first frame
7. **Series Potential:** How to turn this into a recurring format for consistent posting
The first second determines if someone watches. The last second determines if they subscribe.
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