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video-script-writer
Write engaging video scripts for YouTube, TikTok, and other platforms. Creates complete scripts with hooks, main content, and CTAs. Supports various formats including tutorials, vlogs, reviews, explainers, and storytelling. Use when creating video scripts, writing YouTube content, or planning video structure.
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SKILL.md
Video Script Writer
Create professional video scripts optimized for engagement and retention.
Script Structures by Video Type
1. Tutorial/How-To Video
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VIDEO SCRIPT: [Title]
Platform: [YouTube/TikTok/etc.]
Target Length: [X minutes]
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🎬 HOOK (0:00-0:15)
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
[Problem statement or result preview]
"By the end of this video, you'll know exactly how to..."
📋 AGENDA (0:15-0:30)
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
"Here's what we'll cover:"
1. [Point 1]
2. [Point 2]
3. [Point 3]
"Plus, I'll share a bonus tip at the end that..."
📚 MAIN CONTENT
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
SECTION 1: [Topic] (0:30-2:00)
- Key point
- Example/demonstration
- Pro tip
SECTION 2: [Topic] (2:00-4:00)
- Key point
- Example/demonstration
- Common mistake to avoid
SECTION 3: [Topic] (4:00-6:00)
- Key point
- Step-by-step walkthrough
- Visual cue: [B-roll suggestion]
🎁 BONUS TIP (6:00-7:00)
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
"Now here's that bonus I promised..."
[Valuable insight that rewards viewers who stayed]
📣 CTA (7:00-7:30)
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
"If this helped you, [subscribe/like/comment]..."
"Drop a comment below telling me..."
"Check out this video next for..."
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B-ROLL SUGGESTIONS:
- [Timestamp]: [Visual suggestion]
- [Timestamp]: [Visual suggestion]
TEXT OVERLAYS:
- [Timestamp]: "[Text to display]"
- [Timestamp]: "[Text to display]"
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2. Storytelling/Vlog Video
🎬 COLD OPEN (0:00-0:10)
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
[Most dramatic/interesting moment from the story]
"I never expected what happened next..."
🎵 INTRO/TITLE CARD (0:10-0:15)
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
[Channel intro if you have one]
📖 SETUP (0:15-1:30)
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
- Context: When/where this happened
- Characters: Who's involved
- Stakes: Why this matters
⚡ RISING ACTION (1:30-5:00)
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
- Event 1: [What happened]
- Reaction/Reflection
- Event 2: [What happened next]
- Building tension
🎯 CLIMAX (5:00-6:30)
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
- The main event/revelation
- Emotional peak
- Key moment
🌅 RESOLUTION (6:30-7:30)
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
- What I learned
- How things ended
- Connection to viewer's life
📣 CTA (7:30-8:00)
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
"Have you ever experienced something like this?"
"Share your story in the comments..."
3. Product Review Video
🎬 HOOK (0:00-0:15)
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
"Is the [Product] worth [Price]? After [X weeks] of testing..."
[Show product + verdict teaser]
📋 OVERVIEW (0:15-1:00)
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
- What it is
- Price point
- Who it's for
- My testing methodology
✅ PROS (1:00-3:30)
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
PRO 1: [Feature]
- Demonstration
- Why it matters
- Comparison to alternatives
PRO 2: [Feature]
- Demonstration
- Real-world use case
PRO 3: [Feature]
- Demonstration
❌ CONS (3:30-5:30)
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
CON 1: [Issue]
- Severity (deal-breaker or minor?)
- Workaround if any
CON 2: [Issue]
- Who this affects most
⚖️ VERDICT (5:30-6:30)
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
"So should YOU buy the [Product]?"
- Best for: [User type]
- Skip if: [User type]
- Rating: X/10
- Worth the price? [Yes/No/Depends]
📣 CTA (6:30-7:00)
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
"Links in description (not sponsored)"
"Comment your questions..."
"Watch my comparison video..."
4. Listicle/Top X Video
🎬 HOOK (0:00-0:15)
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
"These [X] [things] completely changed my [result]..."
"Number [X] is the one most people miss..."
📋 INTRO (0:15-0:30)
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Brief context + what they'll learn
📝 THE LIST
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
#[X]: [Item] (Timestamp)
- What it is
- Why it's on the list
- How to use/apply it
- Quick tip
[Repeat for each item, save best for last]
🏆 #1: [Best Item] (Timestamp)
- Extended coverage
- Why it's #1
- Personal experience
📣 CTA (End)
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
"Which one are you trying first? Comment below..."
5. Short-Form Script (TikTok/Shorts/Reels)
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SHORT-FORM SCRIPT (15-60 seconds)
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🎯 HOOK (0-3 seconds) - CRITICAL
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
[Pattern interrupt / Curiosity gap / Bold claim]
Options:
A: "Stop [doing X], do this instead..."
B: "The [thing] nobody talks about..."
C: "POV: You just discovered..."
D: "[Shocking statement]"
📍 CONTEXT (3-8 seconds)
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
[Quick setup - who/what/why]
💡 VALUE (8-45 seconds)
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
- Point 1 [with visual]
- Point 2 [with visual]
- Point 3 [with visual]
🔥 PAYOFF (45-55 seconds)
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
[Deliver on the hook promise]
📣 CTA (55-60 seconds)
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
"Follow for more [topic]"
"Save this for later"
"Comment [X] if you want part 2"
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TEXT OVERLAYS (Captions are essential):
- 0:00: "[Hook text - large, center]"
- 0:03: "[Context]"
- [Continue for key points]
AUDIO NOTE:
- Use trending sound? [Yes/No]
- Voiceover style: [Energetic/Calm/ASMR]
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Script Writing Principles
The First 30 Seconds Rule
0-3 sec: Pattern interrupt (visual + audio hook)
3-10 sec: Curiosity gap / Promise
10-30 sec: Proof you can deliver + Agenda
Retention Techniques
- Open loops: Tease upcoming content ("I'll show you the secret in a moment...")
- Pattern breaks: Change pace, visuals, or energy every 30-60 seconds
- Direct address: Use "you" frequently
- Questions: Ask viewers questions to keep them engaged
- Previews: Show results before the process
Script Pacing by Platform
| Platform | Ideal Pace | Sentence Length |
|---|---|---|
| YouTube Long | Conversational | 15-20 words |
| YouTube Shorts | Fast, punchy | 8-12 words |
| TikTok | Very fast | 5-10 words |
| Instagram Reels | Moderate | 10-15 words |
How to Use
Basic Script Request
Write a YouTube script about [topic] for [audience].
Video length: [X] minutes
Style: [Tutorial/Vlog/Review/etc.]
Detailed Script Request
Create a video script:
- Topic: [specific topic]
- Platform: [YouTube/TikTok/etc.]
- Length: [X minutes/seconds]
- Audience: [who they are, their level]
- Goal: [educate/entertain/sell/inspire]
- Tone: [casual/professional/energetic/calm]
- Key points to cover: [list]
- CTA: [what you want viewers to do]
Script from Outline
Expand this outline into a full video script:
[Paste your bullet points or outline]
Script Improvement
Improve this script for better retention:
[Paste existing script]
Focus on: [hooks/pacing/CTAs/all]
Output Includes
- Complete script with timestamps
- B-roll suggestions
- Text overlay recommendations
- Thumbnail moment markers
- Estimated word count and duration
- Platform-specific optimizations
Tips for Better Scripts
- Write for speaking: Read aloud while writing
- Use contractions: "You'll" not "You will"
- Short paragraphs: Easy to read while filming
- Mark emphasis: Use bold or CAPS for stressed words
- Include pauses: Mark [pause] for dramatic effect
- Note visuals: [SHOW: product closeup]
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