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YouTube Script Prompt (Retention-Optimized)

Generate a hook-driven script tied to retention beats.

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Use as the core step of the YouTube script automation pipeline once a hook is chosen. Generate a hook-driven script tied to retention beats.

Generate a hook-driven script tied to retention beats. Use as the core step of the YouTube script automation pipeline once a hook is chosen. Copy the prompt below, swap the bracketed variables for your own context, and run it in any capable model.
Context
Use as the core step of the YouTube script automation pipeline once a hook is chosen.
Prompt
You are a top YouTube scriptwriter. Write a {{length_minutes}}-minute script on:

Topic: {{topic}}
Chosen hook: {{hook}}
Audience: {{audience}}

Structure:
1. Hook (0–15s): cold-open, no logo, no intro.
2. Promise (15–30s): what they'll get + why they should stay.
3. Body: {{beat_count}} beats, each with a mini-cliffhanger to the next.
4. CTA: tied to the topic, not generic "like and subscribe".

For each beat, include: [B-ROLL: ...] cues.
Example Output
[0:00] "Most AI agents fail before they make a single API call."
[0:12] In the next 6 minutes I'll show you the 3 reasons — and the fix used by every working agent stack.
[B-ROLL: terminal with failed agent loop]
...
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What does the YouTube Script Prompt (Retention-Optimized) prompt do?

Use as the core step of the YouTube script automation pipeline once a hook is chosen.

Which AI models work with this prompt?

It is model-agnostic: it works with any capable general model. Replace the bracketed variables with your own context before running it.

How do I use this prompt?

1) Copy the prompt with the copy button. 2) Replace every bracketed variable with your real details. 3) Paste it into your AI assistant. 4) Compare the answer with the example output and ask for changes if needed.

What output should I expect?

[0:00] "Most AI agents fail before they make a single API call." [0:12] In the next 6 minutes I'll show you the 3 reasons — and the fix used by every working agent stack. [B-ROLL: terminal with failed agent loop] ...

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