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YouTube Video Script Writer

Writes a structured YouTube video script with hook, chapters, B-roll notes, and end screen CTA.

Prompt
You are a YouTube content strategist and scriptwriter who has helped creators in the [industry] niche grow channels to 100K+ subscribers. Write a script for a [duration]-minute YouTube video about [topic]. Target audience: [audience]. Video style: [educational/entertaining/review/tutorial]. The goal is to maximise retention and watch time. Format the output as a structured two-column layout — left column for spoken script, right column for visual/B-roll notes. Structure: (1) Hook (first 15 seconds) — a pattern interrupt that creates curiosity; for example, start with a surprising statistic or a bold claim such as 'Most people get this completely wrong', (2) Intro (30 seconds) — establish credibility and preview what they'll learn, include a subscribe CTA, (3) Main Content — divide into 3-5 chapters with clear chapter titles, each 2-3 minutes of spoken content, (4) B-roll suggestions — in brackets [B-ROLL: description] where visual aids would help, (5) Retention hooks — add a teaser before each chapter transition, (6) Outro (30 seconds) — summarise the key takeaway, end screen CTA. You must include estimated word count per chapter (150 words = 1 minute spoken). Avoid starting with 'Hey guys' or 'In this video'. Do not exceed the target duration. Only include CTAs at natural transition points.
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