AI Prompts for ChatGPT for YouTube Scripts

Generate 15 YouTube video ideas for a channel about [NICHE / TOPIC]. I post for [TARGET AUDIENCE, e.g. beginner investors / freelance designers / new parents]. My channel style is [DESCRIBE: e.g. tutorial-based, opinion-driven, story-led]. Include a mix of: evergreen topics that will get search traffic, trending topics that could get algorithm push, and opinion or personal story angles. For each idea, write a possible title in the format that works on YouTube.

I want to make a video about [TOPIC]. Give me five different angles I could take on this same topic. For each angle, write: the specific hook sentence, who this angle is most relevant to, and what the viewer learns or gets by the end. I want to pick the angle with the most click-through potential before I start scripting.

Before writing a single word of script, help me brief this video properly. Topic: [TOPIC]. Target audience: [DESCRIBE]. Angle: [DESCRIBE]. What the viewer will know or be able to do by the end: [OUTCOME]. Why this is relevant right now: [REASON]. Competing videos I want to be better than: [DESCRIBE WHAT EXISTS]. Length target: [MINUTES]. Confirm you understand the brief before we start scripting.

I am thinking about making a video titled [PROPOSED TITLE]. Before I commit to scripting it, tell me: (1) what the search intent behind this title is likely to be, (2) what a viewer clicking on this title expects to see, (3) what would make this video better than a typical result for this topic, and (4) what the biggest risk is that viewers drop off early. Use this to help me decide whether to proceed or adjust the angle.

Create a detailed outline for a [LENGTH]-minute YouTube video on [TOPIC]. Include: the hook strategy for the first 30 seconds, each main section with a one-sentence description of what it covers, any b-roll or visual suggestions that support the spoken content, and a closing section that drives subscribers or the next action. Do not write the full script yet, just the skeleton I will approve before we write.

Write five different hooks for a YouTube video titled [TITLE]. Each hook should use a different technique: (1) a bold or counterintuitive statement that challenges a common belief, (2) a specific story that puts the viewer in a relatable situation, (3) a direct statement of what they will get from watching, (4) a surprising statistic or fact, and (5) a question that makes them feel like this video is exactly what they needed. Each hook should be 15 to 30 seconds of spoken content.

Write the first 60 seconds of this video as a script. The video is about [TOPIC]. The angle is [ANGLE]. The hook I want to use is [DESCRIBE OR CHOOSE FROM THE PREVIOUS PROMPT]. After the hook, briefly tell the viewer what they will learn or get from watching. Do not go into the main content yet. End the intro with a natural transition into the first section of the video.

This hook is not strong enough: [PASTE CURRENT HOOK]. The video is about [TOPIC]. The target audience is [AUDIENCE]. Rewrite the hook five different ways, each using a different emotional entry point: curiosity, fear of missing out, empathy, surprise, and aspiration. Tell me which one you think will get the best retention in the first 30 seconds.

Write three hook options for a YouTube Short about [TOPIC]. Each hook must work in the first two to three seconds of video and make a viewer stop scrolling. Include what I would say on camera and a suggestion for what should visually appear on screen during those first seconds. Shorts hooks are different from long-form: they need to deliver a micro-payoff immediately, not promise one.

I have this written intro for my video: [PASTE INTRO]. Suggest specific B-roll footage, graphics, or visual elements to pair with each line of the script. Include text overlay suggestions where they would help retention. Also flag any moments where I could add a pattern interrupt, such as a quick cut, zoom, or sound effect, to keep viewers from clicking away.

Write the [SECTION NAME, e.g. "second main point" or "step 3 of 5"] section of my YouTube script. This section should cover: [DESCRIBE WHAT THIS SECTION TEACHES OR SHOWS]. It should be approximately [LENGTH IN MINUTES] of spoken content. Match this tone and style: [DESCRIBE OR PASTE A SAMPLE OF YOUR PREVIOUS SCRIPT]. End the section with a natural transition to the next part.

Write a complete YouTube script from this outline. Speak in first person, conversational tone, as if talking directly to the camera. For each section, write the spoken words as I would actually say them, not how I would write them. Avoid bullet points in the script itself. Include natural transitions between sections. Target length: [MINUTES] of spoken content. Outline: [PASTE OUTLINE].

This section of my script is losing energy: [PASTE SECTION]. Rewrite it to be more engaging while keeping the same information. Techniques to use: shorter sentences, more direct address to the viewer using "you", a specific example or story that illustrates the point, and a moment of surprise or contrast before the main takeaway. Keep the same approximate length.

I am writing a tutorial video about [TOPIC]. Here is a section that is currently too dry and instructional: [PASTE SECTION]. Rewrite it to include a brief story or scenario that makes the instruction feel relevant and real. The story should set up why this step matters before explaining how to do it. Keep the total length similar.

At the midpoint of my video, I need a retention moment to keep viewers watching to the end. The video is about [TOPIC]. We are currently at [DESCRIBE WHERE WE ARE IN THE VIDEO]. Write a retention hook that: teases something coming up that the viewer will not want to miss, creates genuine curiosity rather than manufactured hype, and transitions smoothly from the current content. Give me three options.

Write the ending for this video. It should: summarize the main takeaway in one or two sentences without repeating everything we covered, give a specific call to action (subscribe, comment, watch next), and mention the next video or related content naturally rather than as a forced pitch. The video was about [TOPIC]. The main takeaway is [DESCRIBE]. Tone: [DESCRIBE].

Write the 20-second end screen portion of my video. During end screens, the recommended video and subscribe button appear on screen. Write a script that verbally points viewers to the next video, gives them a brief reason to click it, and says goodbye in a way that fits my channel style. My channel style is [DESCRIBE]. The recommended video to point to is about [TOPIC].

Write five questions I can ask at the end of this video to drive comments. The video is about [TOPIC]. Each question should be easy to answer in one or two sentences and specific enough that viewers feel like sharing their answer. Avoid vague questions like "what do you think?" and "let me know in the comments."

Take the main insight from this YouTube script and turn it into a LinkedIn post. The post should stand alone without needing to watch the video. Lead with a hook line that works on LinkedIn (bold claim or surprising statement). Share the core insight in four to six short paragraphs. End with a question to drive comments. Optionally mention the full video exists for people who want to go deeper. Script: [PASTE SCRIPT OR SUMMARY].

Turn the main points from this YouTube script into a Twitter or X thread. The thread should have seven to ten tweets. Tweet 1 is the hook. Tweets 2 through 8 or 9 each make one specific point from the video. The final tweet wraps up and optionally links to the video. Write each tweet under 280 characters and make them work as standalone insights for people who never watch the video. Script: [PASTE SCRIPT OR SUMMARY].