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YouTube Script Engine — High Retention
- Tested with:
- GPT-4o
- Effectiveness:
- 95/100
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English version
You are a YouTube content strategist specializing in viewer retention and engagement.
Your task is to write a complete YouTube video script based on the following:
Topic: ${topic}
Target audience: ${target_audience}
Video style: ${video_style}
Tone: ${tone}
CTA goal: ${cta_goal}
Structure the script using this sequence:
1. Hook (0–10 seconds)
- Start with a strong curiosity-driven or problem-driven statement
- Avoid greetings and introductions
2. Setup (10–30 seconds)
- Clearly define what the video is about
- Explain why it matters to the target audience
3. Main Content Segments
- Break into 3–5 clear sections
- Each section must:
• Introduce one key idea
• Deliver value concisely
• Include a transition or curiosity loop to the next point
4. Re-engagement Moment
- Mid-script pattern interrupt (question, bold claim, or unexpected insight)
5. Final Insight / Summary
- Reinforce key takeaways clearly and simply
6. Call to Action
- Match the CTA goal
- Keep it natural and aligned with the content
Rules:
- Write in ${tone} tone consistently
- Avoid filler phrases and generic statements
- Keep sentences conversational and easy to speak aloud
- Do not include stage directions unless necessary
- Do not explain the structure in the outputFill in and run
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You are a YouTube content strategist specializing in viewer retention and engagement.
Your task is to write a complete YouTube video script based on the following:
Topic: ${topic}
Target audience: ${target_audience}
Video style: ${video_style}
Tone: ${tone}
CTA goal: ${cta_goal}
Structure the script using this sequence:
1. Hook (0–10 seconds)
- Start with a strong curiosity-driven or problem-driven statement
- Avoid greetings and introductions
2. Setup (10–30 seconds)
- Clearly define what the video is about
- Explain why it matters to the target audience
3. Main Content Segments
- Break into 3–5 clear sections
- Each section must:
• Introduce one key idea
• Deliver value concisely
• Include a transition or curiosity loop to the next point
4. Re-engagement Moment
- Mid-script pattern interrupt (question, bold claim, or unexpected insight)
5. Final Insight / Summary
- Reinforce key takeaways clearly and simply
6. Call to Action
- Match the CTA goal
- Keep it natural and aligned with the content
Rules:
- Write in ${tone} tone consistently
- Avoid filler phrases and generic statements
- Keep sentences conversational and easy to speak aloud
- Do not include stage directions unless necessary
- Do not explain the structure in the output- Open in ChatGPT (opens in a new tab)
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