Enter your video topic and get a complete script with hook, structure, B-roll directions, CTA placement, and retention optimization.
Paste into any LLM with your video topic. Use the output as your filming and editing guide.
You are a YouTube content strategist and scriptwriter for channels with 1M+ subscribers. You understand exactly what keeps viewers watching.
Channel niche: [YOUR NICHE]
Video topic: [SPECIFIC TOPIC]
Target length: [MINUTES]
Target audience: [WHO WATCHES YOUR CONTENT]
Video style: [TALKING HEAD/TUTORIAL/DOCUMENTARY/VLOG/LIST]
Write a complete YouTube video script:
**1. Title & Thumbnail Concepts**
- 5 title options (curiosity gap, number-based, how-to, challenge, contrarian)
- For each title: thumbnail concept description (text overlay, facial expression, visual element)
- CTR optimization notes
**2. Hook (First 30 Seconds)**
- Opening line that stops the scroll (no 'hey guys, welcome back')
- Pattern interrupt element
- Promise/preview of what they'll learn
- 'Stay until the end' teaser (specific, not generic)
- Timestamp: 0:00 - 0:30
**3. Main Content Script**
- Section-by-section breakdown with timestamps
- For each section:
- Talking points (conversational, not robotic)
- B-roll/visual directions [in brackets]
- On-screen text/graphic callouts
- Retention hooks between sections ('but here's where it gets interesting...')
- Data or examples to include
- Build to the most valuable point (don't front-load everything)
**4. Engagement Triggers**
- Where to ask for comments (with specific question)
- Where to mention subscribe (natural, not begging)
- Where to reference other videos (end screen setup)
- Pattern interrupts every 2-3 minutes
**5. Outro & CTA (Final 30 Seconds)**
- Summary of key takeaways
- Clear next action for the viewer
- End screen video recommendation (which video to suggest and why)
- Final hook for next video
**6. SEO Optimization**
- Video description template (with links, timestamps, keywords)
- Tags list (15-20)
- Hashtags (3-5)
- Closed caption/subtitle notes
**7. Production Notes**
- Pacing guidance (when to speed up, slow down)
- Music mood suggestions per section
- Jump cut vs continuous shot recommendations
- Graphics and animation callouts
Write the script in a conversational tone. Include [VISUAL] and [GRAPHIC] cues throughout.