YouTube Script Generator

Complete video scripts optimized for retention — hooks, intros, body, CTAs, descriptions, tags, and thumbnail text.

What It Does

1. Script Generation — Full video scripts with timestamps and visual cues
2. Hook Writing — First 30 seconds optimized for retention (the make-or-break zone)
3. Retention Loops — Open loops and pattern interrupts placed throughout
4. SEO Optimization — Title, description, tags optimized for YouTube search
5. Thumbnail Copy — High-CTR text overlay suggestions
6. Multi-Format — Educational, review, story, listicle, comparison templates

Usage

Full Video Script

Create a YouTube video script:

Topic: [TOPIC]
Video length: [TARGET MINUTES]
Format: [educational / review / story / listicle / comparison]
Target audience: [WHO WATCHES THIS]
Channel voice: [TONE — casual, authoritative, energetic, etc.]
CTA goal: [Subscribe / product link / lead magnet / next video]

Include:
- Hook (first 30 seconds — must stop the scroll)
- Intro with channel branding
- Body with retention loops every 2-3 minutes
- B-roll/visual suggestions in brackets
- CTA placement (mid-roll + end)
- Outro
- Full video description with SEO
- 15 tags
- 3 thumbnail text options

Hook-Only Generator

Write 5 different hooks for a YouTube video about [TOPIC].

Each hook should:
- Be under 30 seconds when read aloud
- Create curiosity or urgency
- NOT start with "Hey guys" or "What's up"
- Use one of these formats: shocking stat, bold claim, question, story opener, demonstration

Rank them by predicted retention.

Video Description + SEO

Write a YouTube video description for:
Title: [VIDEO TITLE]
Topic: [WHAT THE VIDEO COVERS]
Target keyword: [PRIMARY KEYWORD]

Include:
- Hook paragraph (above the fold)
- Timestamps/chapters
- Links section (affiliate, social, resources)
- Keywords naturally embedded
- Hashtags (3 max)
- 15 video tags (mix of broad and long-tail)

Series Planner

Plan a 10-video YouTube series on [TOPIC]:

For each video:
1. Title (SEO-optimized, high CTR)
2. Thumbnail concept
3. Hook (first line)
4. Key points covered
5. CTA (what to watch next)
6. Internal linking (how videos reference each other)

Order by: viewer journey (beginner → advanced)

Output Format

Script

# [VIDEO TITLE]
Target length: [X minutes]
Target keyword: [keyword]

## HOOK (0:00 - 0:30)
[Script text with delivery notes in brackets]
[VISUAL: description of what viewer sees]

## INTRO (0:30 - 1:00)
[Brief channel intro + what they'll learn]
[PATTERN INTERRUPT: change visual/energy]

## SECTION 1: [Title] (1:00 - 3:00)
[Script text]
[B-ROLL: suggestion]
[RETENTION LOOP: "But here's where it gets interesting..."]

## SECTION 2: [Title] (3:00 - 5:00)
[Script text]
[MID-ROLL CTA: "If you're finding this useful, hit subscribe..."]

## SECTION 3: [Title] (5:00 - 7:00)
[Script text]
[OPEN LOOP: "In a minute I'll show you [teaser]..."]

## CONCLUSION (7:00 - 8:00)
[Recap key points]
[FINAL CTA: specific action]

## OUTRO (8:00 - 8:30)
[End screen prompt — next video recommendation]

---

## DESCRIPTION
[Full SEO-optimized description]

## TAGS
[15 tags]

## THUMBNAIL OPTIONS
1. "[TEXT OVERLAY]" + [visual concept]
2. "[TEXT OVERLAY]" + [visual concept]
3. "[TEXT OVERLAY]" + [visual concept]

Retention Techniques Built In

• Cold open — Skip pleasantries, start with value or shock
• Open loops — Tease upcoming content to prevent click-away
• Pattern interrupts — Visual/audio/energy changes every 60-90 seconds
• Mid-roll CTA — Ask for sub at the engagement peak, not the start
• Curiosity gaps — "Most people don't know this..." → deliver payoff later
• Numbered structure — "5 things..." gives viewers a progress bar mentally

References

• references/hook-formulas.md — 20 proven hook templates
• references/retention-tactics.md — Pattern interrupts and loop techniques