Free YouTube Creator Prompts

Write a YouTube video script optimized for maximum retention.

**Video Details:**
- Topic: [YOUR VIDEO TOPIC]
- Target length: [MINUTES]
- Niche: [YOUR CHANNEL NICHE]
- Target viewer: [WHO WATCHES YOUR CONTENT]
- Video style: [TALKING HEAD/VOICEOVER/TUTORIAL/VLOG]

**Generate a script with:**

**1. Hook (0-30 seconds)**
- Opening line that stops the scroll
- Pattern interrupt or unexpected statement
- Promise of value (what they'll learn/feel)
- Curiosity gap creation
- WHY they should keep watching
- [WRITE EXACT SCRIPT]

**2. Setup (30 sec - 2 min)**
- Quick context (don't over-explain)
- Establish credibility briefly
- "Open loop" for later payoff
- Preview without spoiling
- [WRITE EXACT SCRIPT]

**3. Main Content (bulk of video)**
Break into clear segments with:
- Segment headers (for chapters)
- Pattern interrupts every 60-90 seconds
- B-roll/visual suggestions
- Examples, stories, demonstrations
- "Bucket brigades" (transitional phrases)
- Mini-hooks to tease what's coming

**4. Payoff/Conclusion (final 1-2 min)**
- Deliver on the hook's promise
- Unexpected insight or bonus
- Call to action (watch another video)
- End screen prompt
- [WRITE EXACT SCRIPT]

**Throughout include:**
- [B-ROLL: description] notes
- [GRAPHIC: description] notes
- [CUT TO: description] for visual variety
- Timestamp markers for editing

**Script Style:**
- Conversational, not scripted-sounding
- Short sentences for pacing
- Built-in breaths/pauses
- Energy level guidance [UP]/[DOWN]

Generate title and thumbnail combinations optimized for CTR.

**Video Topic:** [WHAT THE VIDEO IS ABOUT]
**Niche:** [YOUR CHANNEL NICHE]
**Target Viewer:** [WHO YOU WANT TO CLICK]
**Video Style:** [EDUCATIONAL/ENTERTAINMENT/REACTION/etc.]

**Generate 10 title + thumbnail combos:**

**For each combo provide:**

**Title:**
- Under 60 characters (visible on mobile)
- Front-load important words
- Include curiosity or benefit
- Power words for emotion
- No clickbait (must deliver)

**Thumbnail Concept:**
- Visual description (what to show)
- Text on thumbnail (if any, under 4 words)
- Facial expression/emotion
- Color recommendations (contrast with YouTube red)
- Composition notes

**Title Formulas to Use:**
1. Number + Outcome ("7 Ways to [Result]")
2. How-To + Benefit ("How to [X] Without [Pain Point]")
3. Question ("Why [Common Belief] Is Wrong?")
4. Story Hook ("[Result]: Here's How I Did It")
5. Curiosity Gap ("The [X] Nobody Talks About")
6. Challenge/Experiment ("I Tried [X] for 30 Days")
7. Listicle ("Best [X] for [Specific Use Case]")
8. Contrarian ("[Common Advice] Is Killing Your [Goal]")
9. Newsjacking ("[Current Event] Changed Everything")
10. Direct Benefit ("Get [Result] in [Timeframe]")

**For each title include:**
- Why this works psychologically
- Target emotion (curiosity, FOMO, desire, etc.)
- Who will click this
- Potential issues/risks

**Thumbnail Types:**
- Face with expression
- Before/after
- Comparison
- Shocking visual
- Text-focused
- Pattern interrupt

Create an SEO-optimized description and tags for my YouTube video.

**Video Details:**
- Title: [YOUR VIDEO TITLE]
- Topic: [WHAT IT'S ABOUT]
- Niche: [YOUR CHANNEL FOCUS]
- Target keywords: [MAIN SEARCH TERMS]
- Video length: [DURATION]

**Generate:**

**1. Description (5000 char limit)**

**First 150 characters (visible before "Show More"):**
- Hook that continues curiosity from title
- Include primary keyword naturally

**Full Description Structure:**
- Opening hook (2-3 sentences)
- Brief summary of video value
- Timestamps/chapters (if applicable):
  0:00 - Section Name
  2:30 - Section Name
  etc.
- Key points covered (bulleted)
- Links section:
  - Related videos
  - Products mentioned
  - Resources referenced
  - Social links
- Call to action (subscribe, comment question)
- About section/channel plug
- Hashtags (3-5, at end)

**Keyword Placement:**
- Primary keyword in first sentence
- Secondary keywords throughout naturally
- Related terms for semantic SEO

**2. Tags (500 char limit)**
- Primary keyword (exact match)
- Primary keyword variations
- Long-tail keywords (5-10)
- Competitor video tags to consider
- Niche/topic tags
- Channel name
- Misspellings of key terms

**3. Chapter Suggestions**
If video has distinct sections:
- Timestamp format
- Chapter titles (descriptive, keyword-aware)

**4. Pinned Comment**
- First comment to pin
- Engagement prompt
- Additional links or context

Generate video ideas for my YouTube channel.

**Channel Details:**
- Niche: [YOUR CHANNEL FOCUS]
- Current subscribers: [COUNT]
- What's performed well: [TOP VIDEO TOPICS]
- Audience demographics: [WHO WATCHES]
- Upload frequency: [HOW OFTEN]

**Generate 20 video ideas in these categories:**

**High-Search-Volume Ideas (5)**
- Topics people are actively searching for
- Tutorial/how-to content
- Answer common questions
- Include estimated search intent

**Trend-Based Ideas (3)**
- Current events in your niche
- Trending topics to newsjack
- Seasonal/timely content

**Engagement/Commentary Ideas (3)**
- React to popular content
- Hot takes on industry topics
- Respond to community questions

**Evergreen Ideas (5)**
- Content that stays relevant
- Foundational topics in your niche
- Ultimate guides

**Collaboration Potential (2)**
- Topics suited for guest appearances
- Response video opportunities

**Personal/Story Ideas (2)**
- Behind-the-scenes
- Journey/experience content

**For each idea provide:**
- Video title (click-worthy)
- Brief description (1-2 sentences)
- Why this will perform (audience appeal)
- Difficulty to produce (easy/medium/hard)
- Suggested video length
- Thumbnail concept
- Category tag (educational/entertainment/etc.)

**Content Calendar Suggestion:**
- Best order to film these
- How to batch similar content
- Mix of video types for variety

Write a sponsorship pitch email to potential brand partners.

**My Channel:**
- Channel name: [NAME]
- Niche: [YOUR FOCUS]
- Subscriber count: [NUMBER]
- Average views: [PER VIDEO]
- Audience demographics: [WHO WATCHES]
- Engagement rate: [IF KNOWN]
- Content style: [DESCRIBE]

**Target Brand:**
- Brand name: [BRAND]
- Their products: [WHAT THEY SELL]
- Why good fit: [CONNECTION TO YOUR AUDIENCE]

**Generate a pitch email:**

**Subject Line Options (5)**
- Personalized, not generic
- Creates curiosity
- Mentions mutual value

**Email Body:**

**1. Opening Hook**
- Personal connection to brand
- NOT "I'm reaching out to..."
- Show you know their brand
- Quick credibility marker

**2. Value Proposition**
- What you offer (not just stats)
- Audience alignment
- Content quality/style
- Previous brand work (if any)

**3. The Numbers (brief)**
- Key metrics (don't overwhelm)
- Engagement highlights
- Audience demographics relevant to them
- Results from past sponsors (if available)

**4. Collaboration Ideas**
- Specific video concepts featuring their product
- How you'd integrate authentically
- Creative approaches beyond basic ad read

**5. Next Steps**
- Clear, easy ask
- Offer to send media kit
- Availability for call
- Timeline flexibility

**Attachments to Mention:**
- Media kit
- Rate card (or "happy to discuss")
- Examples of past integrations

**Tone:** Professional but personable, confident but not desperate

**Length:** Under 250 words

**Follow-Up Template:**
- If no response after 7 days