Write [NUMBER OF SCRIPTS] short-form video scripts about [TOPIC] for [PLATFORM], aimed at [AUDIENCE]. My creator voice and boundaries are: [CREATOR VOICE AND BOUNDARIES]. The outcome I want viewers to take is [VIEWER TAKEAWAY OR ACTION]. First, identify the one tension, misconception, surprise, or useful result that makes this topic worth stopping for. Do not use vague hooks such as “you need to know this.” Do not claim the topic is trending, promise a result I cannot support, or invent personal experience, statistics, testimonials, or product features. For each script, produce: 1. A spoken hook for the first 1-2 seconds, with an optional on-screen text hook that is not identical.
2. A beat-by-beat script with timestamps appropriate to [PLATFORM], including what is said, suggested visual/B-roll or screen action, and on-screen text only where it adds meaning.
3. One concrete proof point, example, or demonstration drawn only from my supplied information. If I did not supply evidence, state what would need verifying instead of inventing it.
4. A payoff that resolves the opening hook before the final call to action.
5. A caption of no more than 150 characters and 3-5 relevant hashtags; avoid hashtag stuffing.
Use short spoken sentences, vary sentence length, and write for a person speaking naturally on camera. Make each script a distinct angle, not minor rewrites: one can use a contrarian insight, one a demonstration, and one a practical checklist when suitable. Match platform conventions without copying another creator’s wording.
Before answering, check that the hook is paid off in the script and flag every claim that needs evidence or disclosure. Ask up to 3 clarifying questions only if a required input is missing.Fill in
| Placeholder | What to enter | Example |
|---|---|---|
| [NUMBER OF SCRIPTS] | Enter how many distinct scripts you want. | 3 |
| [TOPIC] | Enter the specific idea, product, lesson, or story the video covers. | Three mistakes first-time managers make in one-on-one meetings |
| [PLATFORM] | Enter the platform and format, such as TikTok, Instagram Reels, or YouTube Shorts. | Instagram Reels, 35-45 seconds |
| [AUDIENCE] | Describe the viewers and what they already know about the topic. | New managers at small software companies who have not had management training |
| [CREATOR VOICE AND BOUNDARIES] | Describe your tone, phrases to avoid, claims you can support, and any legal or brand limits. | Calm, candid former manager; no exaggerated productivity promises; use plain language |
| [VIEWER TAKEAWAY OR ACTION] | State what viewers should understand, save, share, or do after watching. | Save a simple one-on-one agenda and try it in their next meeting |
How to use
- Paste the prompt and replace every bracketed input with a topic you can substantiate.
- Choose a platform duration that fits the idea instead of forcing every idea into 15 seconds.
- Check that the first line creates a real question and that the answer arrives before the CTA.
- Follow up with: “Turn script 2 into a shot list I can film alone in 30 minutes, using only a phone and screen recordings.”
Variations
Educational series
Use this when one topic needs several connected episodes.
Plan a [NUMBER]-episode short video series about [SUBJECT] for [PLATFORM] and [AUDIENCE]. Each episode must teach one usable point, open with a different specific hook, and end with a reason to watch the next episode without withholding the main answer. Give a series title, episode order, 30- to 60-second spoken script for each episode, suggested visual proof, and one caption each. Use only facts in [SOURCE NOTES]. Flag claims that need a source.
Product demo
Use this when the video needs to show a product rather than merely describe it.
Write a [DURATION]-second product-demo video script for [PRODUCT] aimed at [AUDIENCE]. Base every feature and outcome on [APPROVED PRODUCT FACTS]. Open with a recognizable workflow problem, show the exact before-and-after steps, and state any limitation that matters to a fair buyer. Include spoken lines, screen actions, on-screen text, and a low-pressure CTA. Do not invent metrics, integrations, or customer results. Check that the viewer can see proof for every promised capability.
Founder story
Use this when a personal moment is the most credible way into the topic.
Turn [TRUE STORY NOTES] into a [PLATFORM] video of no more than [DURATION]. Write in this voice: [VOICE]. Begin at the moment of tension, give only context needed to follow the story, name the decision or mistake plainly, and end with the lesson without pretending it applies to everyone. Provide a spoken script, visual beats, caption, and one alternate hook. Preserve uncertainty where my notes are uncertain and flag any detail that I need to confirm.
Tips
- A hook should promise a specific payoff the clip can actually deliver; a broad topic usually needs to become one mistake, comparison, or decision.
- For demonstrations, show the evidence while making the claim. A screen recording, before-and-after artifact, or quoted source is stronger than a spoken assertion.
- Write the final CTA after the lesson is complete. Asking for a save works when the clip includes a reusable checklist or reference.
- Keep disclosures in the spoken script when they affect trust, such as a sponsorship, affiliate link, paid product, or unusually favorable result.
FAQ
Can ChatGPT make a video go viral?
No. It can improve the script’s clarity and structure, but distribution depends on the idea, execution, audience response, and platform conditions.
How long should a short-form script be?
Use the platform and topic to set length. A single practical insight often works in 20-45 seconds; a real demonstration may need longer.
Should I use a trend sound or format?
Only if it fits the point and your audience. Supply the trend details to the model, since it should not assume what is currently popular.