Create [NUMBER OF SHORTS] YouTube Shorts for my channel. Channel and viewer context: [CHANNEL CONTEXT] Topic or source material: [TOPIC OR SOURCE] My voice and boundaries: [CREATOR VOICE] Goal: [VIDEO GOAL] For each Short, produce: 1. A working title of 40-60 characters that creates curiosity without misleading the viewer. 2. A spoken script for 25-45 seconds, with an opening line that earns attention in the first 1.5 seconds. Put the useful payoff early; do not spend the opening on a greeting or setup. 3. A beat-by-beat shot plan in a two-column table: timestamp and what viewers see. Include pattern interrupts every 2-4 seconds where appropriate: a cut, screen recording, prop, text change, example, or camera shift. 4. Exact on-screen text, limited to readable phrases of 3-7 words at a time. 5. A natural CTA that matches [VIDEO GOAL], placed after the value rather than before it. 6. One pinned-comment question designed to produce useful replies. Build each Short around one clear claim, mistake, demonstration, comparison, or mini-story. Use concrete examples from the source material only; do not invent results, quotes, customer stories, or statistics. Avoid filler, long lists, vague claims such as “this changed everything,” and calls to subscribe before the viewer receives value. Before answering, check that every script can be spoken in the stated runtime at roughly 145 words per minute and that its title, hook, and payoff describe the same promise. Flag any claim that needs a source or creator verification. Ask up to 3 clarifying questions only if a required input is missing.
Fill in
| Placeholder | What to enter | Example |
|---|---|---|
| [NUMBER OF SHORTS] | The number of distinct Shorts you want. | 3 |
| [CHANNEL CONTEXT] | Your niche, audience, channel angle, and any relevant audience knowledge level. | A channel for freelance designers who want steadier client work; practical, intermediate audience. |
| [TOPIC OR SOURCE] | The subject, notes, transcript, link summary, or facts the Short must use. | Notes on three homepage mistakes: vague headline, hidden pricing cues, and no proof near the CTA. |
| [CREATOR VOICE] | How you speak, including examples of phrases to use or avoid. | Direct and calm; use plain language and short sentences; avoid hype and profanity. |
| [VIDEO GOAL] | The intended outcome, such as comments, newsletter signups, product awareness, or follows. | Encourage viewers to comment with the homepage element they are fixing. |
How to use
- Paste the prompt and replace each bracketed input with your channel details and source notes.
- Check that the first spoken line makes sense without the title or thumbnail.
- Record the shot plan rather than reading the script as a static talking head.
- Follow up with: “Turn Short 2 into a 15-second version with only one example and a stronger visual opening.”
Variations
Repurpose a video
Use this after publishing a longer video.
Turn this long-form video material into [NUMBER] YouTube Shorts: [TRANSCRIPT OR NOTES]. My audience is [AUDIENCE], and my channel voice is [VOICE]. Find self-contained moments with a clear payoff, not clips that require prior context. For each, provide a 25-45 second edit script, a cold open, exact in/out points from the transcript, suggested B-roll or screen visuals, on-screen captions, and a title. Do not alter facts or manufacture a conclusion. Check that each clip stands alone and does not misrepresent the original.
Series planning
Use this to build a recurring Shorts format.
Design a repeatable YouTube Shorts series for [CHANNEL], aimed at [AUDIENCE], about [TOPIC AREA]. My on-camera style is [VOICE]. Produce 12 episode concepts in a table with series name, recurring opening device, one-sentence premise, visual format, and CTA. Make each episode useful alone while creating a reason to watch the next. Avoid formats dependent on trends, copyrighted clips, or unsupported claims. Check that the concepts are distinct and feasible to film with [AVAILABLE RESOURCES].
Product demo
Use this for a Short that shows a product in use.
Write a YouTube Short product demo for [PRODUCT] solving [USER PROBLEM] for [AUDIENCE]. Use only these verified details: [FACTS AND LIMITS]. Create a 30-40 second script with a visible before-state, the product action, a specific result the viewer can see, and a low-pressure CTA. Include a timestamped shot list and captions. Do not claim guaranteed outcomes, invent testimonials, or hide meaningful limitations. Check that the demonstration proves the opening claim rather than merely describing it.
Tips
- Write the first line for a viewer who encountered the clip without your channel context; titles and thumbnails cannot rescue a slow spoken opening.
- Use captions to reinforce the key noun, number, or action, not to transcribe every word in tiny text.
- If a Short teaches a process, show the decision point or result on screen before explaining it.
- Review retention at the first two seconds and at every visual transition; recurring drop-offs usually identify a weak setup or delayed payoff.
FAQ
How long should a YouTube Short script be?
A 25-45 second Short usually needs about 60-105 spoken words. Leave space for pauses, demonstrations, and readable on-screen text.
Should every Short have a call to action?
Usually, but keep it proportional. A useful question or a next-step suggestion works better than interrupting the opening with a subscription request.
Can AI write Shorts from a long video transcript?
Yes, but verify that the extracted point remains true without the original context. A clip can become misleading when its qualifications are cut.