ChatGPT Prompts for YouTube Scripts

Who These Prompts Are For

YouTubers, video content creators, online educators, and anyone who creates video content and wants to script or outline videos faster.

Title and Concept Prompts

Title generation:

I'm making a YouTube video about [topic] for [audience].
Give me 15 title variations.
Mix: how-to titles, question titles, list titles, result-focused titles, and curiosity titles.
Each title should balance searchability and click appeal.

Video angle exploration:

I want to make a video about [broad topic].
Give me 8 specific angles or takes I could use, including:
- The obvious angle most creators take
- A more unique or counterintuitive angle
- A beginner-focused version
- An advanced version for experienced viewers

Hook Writing Prompts

Multiple hook styles:

Write 6 hook options for a video about [topic].
Each hook should be 20-40 seconds when spoken (roughly 60-120 words).
Include these styles:
1. Start with the viewer's pain point
2. Start with a surprising result or transformation
3. Start with a bold, specific claim
4. Start with a story (personal or third-party)
5. Start with a question that creates curiosity
6. Start with a counterintuitive idea

Short-form hook (30 seconds or less):

Write 5 hooks for a YouTube Short or Reels video about [topic].
Each under 15 seconds when spoken (about 40 words).
These need to grab attention in the first 2 seconds — be bold.

Full Script Prompts

Complete video script:

Write a full YouTube video script on [topic].
Target length: [X minutes] when read aloud at conversational pace.
Audience: [describe].
Tone: [casual / professional / educational / entertaining].

Structure:
- Hook (30 seconds)
- Brief intro and channel mention (20 seconds)
- Main content ([X sections])
- Quick summary
- CTA (subscribe, comment, watch next)

Include [B-roll suggestions] in brackets where visual content would help.

Educational video script:

Write a [X-minute] educational YouTube script explaining [concept].
Audience: complete beginners.
Use: simple language, analogies, and at least one real-world example.
Structure: hook → why this matters → explain step by step → summary → CTA.

Intro and Outro Prompts

Channel intro (recurring):

Write a 15-second channel intro I can use at the start of each video.
Channel topic: [your niche].
Audience: [describe].
What viewers can expect: [value proposition of your channel].
Make it energetic but not over the top.

Video outro / CTA:

Write 3 outro options for a YouTube video about [topic].
Each outro should be 20-30 seconds when spoken.
Include: thank the viewer, tell them what to watch next, reason to subscribe.
Tone: [your brand tone].

Description and Metadata Prompts

YouTube video description:

Write a YouTube video description for a video titled "[title]."
Include:
- Opening paragraph (hook + what the video covers)
- Timestamps placeholder (I'll fill in the actual times)
- Links section (for resources mentioned)
- About the channel
- Subscribe CTA
Keywords to include naturally: [list 3-5 keywords]

Chapter titles:

I have a YouTube video with these sections:
[describe or list your sections]

Write clear, engaging chapter title names for each section.
Each should: describe what's covered + make the viewer want to watch that section.

Advanced Master YouTube Script Prompt

I'm creating a YouTube video for my channel about [niche].
Channel style: [describe your content style]
Target audience: [describe your viewer]
Video topic: [specific topic]
Target length: [X minutes]
Goal: [educate / entertain / convert / build trust]

Help me create the complete video package:
1. 5 title options (balanced for SEO and clicks)
2. 3 hook variations to test
3. Full video outline with sections and talking points
4. Script for the first 90 seconds (hook + intro)
5. CTA strategy (where to include, what to say)
6. Thumbnail concept ideas (describe visually)
7. Tags and description keywords to include

Tips for Better Script Prompts

• Specify your speaking pace. “Read at a conversational pace” helps AI judge word count per minute (roughly 130-150 words per minute).
• Ask for B-roll suggestions. AI can suggest where to cut away from talking head footage to keep the video engaging.
• Don’t write too rigidly. The best YouTube content sounds natural. Use scripts as safety nets and outlines as primary guides.
• Test hooks. Record 2-3 different intros and see which performs better. AI can write the variations quickly.