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)
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[Problem statement or result preview]
"By the end of this video, you'll know exactly how to..."

📋 AGENDA (0:15-0:30)
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"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
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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)
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"Now here's that bonus I promised..."
[Valuable insight that rewards viewers who stayed]

📣 CTA (7:00-7:30)
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"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)
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[Most dramatic/interesting moment from the story]
"I never expected what happened next..."

🎵 INTRO/TITLE CARD (0:10-0:15)
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[Channel intro if you have one]

📖 SETUP (0:15-1:30)
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- Context: When/where this happened
- Characters: Who's involved
- Stakes: Why this matters

⚡ RISING ACTION (1:30-5:00)
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- Event 1: [What happened]
- Reaction/Reflection
- Event 2: [What happened next]
- Building tension

🎯 CLIMAX (5:00-6:30)
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- The main event/revelation
- Emotional peak
- Key moment

🌅 RESOLUTION (6:30-7:30)
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- What I learned
- How things ended
- Connection to viewer's life

📣 CTA (7:30-8:00)
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"Have you ever experienced something like this?"
"Share your story in the comments..."

3. Product Review Video

🎬 HOOK (0:00-0:15)
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"Is the [Product] worth [Price]? After [X weeks] of testing..."
[Show product + verdict teaser]

📋 OVERVIEW (0:15-1:00)
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- What it is
- Price point
- Who it's for
- My testing methodology

✅ PROS (1:00-3:30)
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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)
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CON 1: [Issue]
- Severity (deal-breaker or minor?)
- Workaround if any

CON 2: [Issue]
- Who this affects most

⚖️ VERDICT (5:30-6:30)
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"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)
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"Links in description (not sponsored)"
"Comment your questions..."
"Watch my comparison video..."

4. Listicle/Top X Video

🎬 HOOK (0:00-0:15)
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"These [X] [things] completely changed my [result]..."
"Number [X] is the one most people miss..."

📋 INTRO (0:15-0:30)
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Brief context + what they'll learn

📝 THE LIST
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#[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)
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"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
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[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)
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[Quick setup - who/what/why]

💡 VALUE (8-45 seconds)
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- Point 1 [with visual]
- Point 2 [with visual]
- Point 3 [with visual]

🔥 PAYOFF (45-55 seconds)
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[Deliver on the hook promise]

📣 CTA (55-60 seconds)
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"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

1. Write for speaking: Read aloud while writing
2. Use contractions: "You'll" not "You will"
3. Short paragraphs: Easy to read while filming
4. Mark emphasis: Use bold or CAPS for stressed words
5. Include pauses: Mark [pause] for dramatic effect
6. Note visuals: [SHOW: product closeup]