Reels/Shorts Script With a 3-Second Viral Hook
Create short-form video scripts optimized for viral reach and profile growth.
Produce short-form video scripts (15-60 seconds) that capture attention in the first 3 seconds, maximize shares, and drive traffic to the profile or link in bio.
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Produce short-form video scripts (15-60 seconds) that capture attention in the first 3 seconds, maximize shares, and drive traffic to the profile or link in bio.
Real use case
Nutritionist Dr. Camila has 28,000 Instagram followers and wants to grow to 100,000 in 6 months using daily Reels. She needs a series of scripts about 'healthy eating myths' that go viral and bring qualified followers for online consultations.
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Create [NUMBER] Reels/Shorts scripts about [TOPIC] for the [PROFESSIONAL/BRAND] profile on [INSTAGRAM/TIKTOK/YOUTUBE SHORTS]. **Creator Data:** - Niche: [NICHE] - Followers: [NUMBER] - Goal: [SALES/FOLLOWERS/AUTHORITY] - Tone: [FUNNY/PROFESSIONAL/CONTROVERSIAL/EDUCATIONAL] **For each script, deliver:** 1) **Visual + Verbal Hook (0-3 seconds):** - On-screen text (max 8 words, large font) - First spoken line (provocative, creates open loop) - Suggested visual action (movement, cut, zoom) - Hook pattern used (question, contradiction, list, shock) 2) **Development (3-40 seconds):** - Word-by-word script (natural speech, not robotic) - Cut and transition cues - Overlay text at key moments - [B-ROLL or VISUAL ACTION] in brackets 3) **Closing + CTA (last 5-15 seconds):** - Payoff of the hook promise - Specific CTA (save, share, follow, link in bio) - Replay loop technique (phrase that connects to the beginning) 4) **Metadata:** - Caption with 3 lines + hashtags (5-10, mix of niche and trending) - Suggested trending audio (or original audio) - Best posting time - Format: [DIRECT SPEAK/TREND/POV/BEFORE AND AFTER/STORYTIME] Generate varied scripts, alternating between educational, controversial, and inspirational formats.
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