YouTube Prompts: AI Prompts for Scripts, Titles & Channel Strategy

Full video script outline

Act as a YouTube scriptwriter. Write a detailed outline for a [video length] YouTube video titled [video title]. Audience: [describe]. Target keyword: [keyword]. Include: hook (first 30 seconds — what creates the reason to watch), intro (who this is for and what they will learn), 4–6 main sections with bullet points for each, a pattern interrupt at the midpoint, and an outro with CTA. Note timestamps if possible.

Full script (short video)

Act as a YouTube scriptwriter. Write a complete script for a [3–5 minute] YouTube video about [topic] for [audience]. Format: hook (first 20 seconds — open with a question, problem, or surprising statement), context setting (30 seconds), main content (3 clear sections with transitions), and outro with subscribe CTA and video recommendation hook. Tone: [conversational and educational / entertaining / authoritative]. No 'Hey guys, welcome back.'

Title variants for A/B testing

Act as a YouTube SEO specialist. Write 6 title variants for a video about [topic]. Target keyword: [keyword]. Audience: [describe]. Vary the title structure: 1) How-to format, 2) List format (number included), 3) Question format, 4) Curiosity/contrast format, 5) Result-first format, 6) 'The truth about' or contrarian format. Each under 60 characters. Flag which 2 you would A/B test first and why.

Thumbnail copy

Act as a YouTube thumbnail designer and copywriter. Write thumbnail text options for a video about [topic]. Thumbnail copy needs to be readable at small sizes — 3–5 words maximum. Write 5 options using different emotional triggers: 1) urgency, 2) curiosity gap, 3) specific benefit or result, 4) number + promise, 5) question. For each, suggest the dominant visual concept for the thumbnail (what image or graphic reinforces the text).

SEO video description

Act as a YouTube SEO specialist. Write a YouTube video description for a video about [topic]. Primary keyword: [keyword]. Secondary keywords: [list 2–3]. What the video covers: [brief description]. Structure: opening 2–3 sentences (include primary keyword, describe what the viewer will learn), a bulleted list of what is covered in the video, any links or resources mentioned, and a subscribe CTA. Under 500 words.

Channel content strategy

Act as a YouTube channel strategist. Build a content strategy for a [creator type] channel targeting [audience]. Include: channel positioning (what this channel is specifically for, not just 'great content about X'), 4–5 content pillars with 3 video ideas per pillar, recommended upload frequency, the primary SEO focus (what keywords to build authority around), and one recurring series concept.

Hook line options

Act as a YouTube opening strategist. Write 6 different hook options (the first 20–30 seconds of a video) for a video about [topic]. The hook should stop the viewer from clicking away. Vary the approach: 1) open with the problem the viewer has, 2) open with a surprising statement or statistic, 3) open with what the viewer will learn, 4) open with a counterintuitive claim, 5) open with a story, 6) open with a question. Each hook under 50 words.

Video idea batch (by pillar)

Act as a YouTube content strategist. Generate 15 video ideas for a [creator or brand type] channel targeting [audience]. Organize by content pillar: [list 3 pillars]. For each pillar, generate 5 video ideas with: video title, the search intent or audience pain point it addresses, and a note on whether it is beginner, intermediate, or advanced content. Prioritize search-driven ideas over pure trend-based ideas.

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