Help me develop a YouTube video about [VIDEO TOPIC] for [TARGET VIEWER]. My channel voice is [CREATOR VOICE], the format is [VIDEO FORMAT], and I can use [AVAILABLE FOOTAGE AND RESOURCES]. The video's honest promise is [VIEWER OUTCOME]. Create a production brief that earns attention without misleading the viewer. Start with a one-sentence audience insight: what this viewer is trying to do, decide, or understand. Then provide: 1. Three title options under 60 characters, each using a different angle: outcome, tension, or specificity. Do not use false urgency, unearned numbers, or claims the video cannot prove. 2. Three thumbnail concepts with no more than four words of on-image text. Describe the focal image, contrast, and what the viewer should understand at phone size. 3. A 15-second cold open with a clear payoff, proof or preview, and no generic channel introduction. 4. A time-coded outline for a [TARGET LENGTH] video. Put the core answer or demonstration early, include pattern interrupts only where they help comprehension, and identify any B-roll, screen recording, graphics, or source citation needed. 5. A concise spoken script for the opening minute in my stated voice, plus a final call to action that matches the video rather than begging for subscriptions. List factual claims that need a source, demonstration, or disclaimer. Identify anything in my resources that is insufficient to support the promised outcome and suggest a truthful revision. Before answering, check that the title, thumbnail, hook, and outline all promise the same video. Ask up to three clarifying questions only if a required input is missing.
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| Placeholder | What to enter | Example |
|---|---|---|
| [VIDEO TOPIC] | Enter the specific subject or question the video will cover. | How I organized a messy freelance design project in Notion. |
| [TARGET VIEWER] | Describe the intended viewer, their level of knowledge, and the problem they have. | Solo freelance designers who have client files scattered across apps and are comfortable with basic Notion. |
| [CREATOR VOICE] | Describe your on-camera voice, pacing, vocabulary, and any channels or creators to avoid copying. | Calm, practical, lightly opinionated; short sentences; no exaggerated productivity language. |
| [VIDEO FORMAT] | Enter the format, such as tutorial, review, essay, vlog, interview, or Short. | 8-minute screen-recorded tutorial with a brief talking-head intro. |
| [AVAILABLE FOOTAGE AND RESOURCES] | List what you can realistically film, show, test, interview, or cite. | A scrubbed demo workspace, screen recordings, my own before-and-after screenshots, and no client names or data. |
| [VIEWER OUTCOME] | State what the viewer should be able to do, decide, or understand after watching. | Set up a simple project dashboard and know which three databases they actually need. |
| [TARGET LENGTH] | Enter the planned runtime, such as 8 minutes or 45 seconds. | 8 minutes |
How to use
- Paste in your actual footage, expertise, and time limits before asking for ideas.
- Check that the first 30 seconds demonstrate the same promise as the title and thumbnail.
- Mark every claim that needs proof, then capture the screen recording or source before scripting it as fact.
- Follow up with: "Turn outline section three into a 90-second script with exact screen actions and no repeated points."
Variations
YouTube Short
Use this for a short vertical video built around one useful point.
Create a [LENGTH]-second YouTube Short about [TOPIC] for [AUDIENCE]. My evidence or demo is [PROOF]. Write a word-for-word vertical-video script with a hook in the first two seconds, one clear teaching point, visual beats every few seconds, on-screen text, and a closing line. Do not cram in a second lesson or use claims beyond my proof. Provide three titles and one caption. Check that it remains understandable with sound off.
Video series
Use this when one topic should become a connected series instead of one oversized video.
Design a [NUMBER]-video YouTube series for [AUDIENCE] about [SUBJECT]. My channel is known for [CHANNEL POSITIONING], and I can create [RESOURCES]. Give each episode a distinct viewer question, working title, promised outcome, prerequisite knowledge, and internal link to the next episode. Sequence episodes so a beginner can start at episode one but each can stand alone. Flag overlap and unsupported claims. Ask up to three questions only if a required input is missing.
Interview episode
Use this when you are preparing to record a guest conversation.
Prepare a YouTube interview with [GUEST ROLE] about [INTERVIEW TOPIC] for [AUDIENCE]. The guest's confirmed expertise is [VERIFIED BACKGROUND], and the episode will run [LENGTH]. Create a cold open, an interview arc with 10 questions, likely follow-ups, and three places to ask for an example or evidence. Avoid assumptions about the guest's experience and do not write answers for them. End with title and thumbnail directions. Check that questions are specific, respectful, and non-duplicative.
Tips
- Write the viewer outcome as a testable change, such as setting up a dashboard or deciding between two options, rather than a broad topic.
- Match the thumbnail to the single most visible proof point; a tutorial thumbnail should show the useful result, not a cluttered list of features.
- For instructional videos, put the finished result near the beginning so viewers can judge whether the process applies to them.
- Keep a source list beside the script for statistics, product behavior, pricing, and quoted claims; these details change and need checking before publication.
FAQ
Can AI write an entire YouTube script?
Yes, but it needs your actual examples, footage, expertise, and viewpoint. Rewrite generic transitions and record only claims you can support.
Should title and thumbnail be created before the script?
Create working versions first so the video has a clear promise, then revise them after the edit confirms what the video truly delivers.
How many ideas should one video cover?
Usually one core question or transformation. Related steps are useful when they directly help deliver that outcome.