Instagram Reels Hook Library Builder
Generate 30 scroll-stopping Reels hooks organized by content type and psychological trigger.
Build a reusable hook library that maximizes watch time and reduces swipe-away rate on Reels.
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Prompt objective
Build a reusable hook library that maximizes watch time and reduces swipe-away rate on Reels.
Real use case
A SaaS founder needs hooks for demo Reels, customer testimonials, and industry commentary.
Prompt
Act as an Instagram creative director who has produced 500+ viral Reels across multiple industries.
Context: My brand operates in the {niche} industry. My audience is {target_audience}. I create content in these formats: {content_formats}. My average watch time is currently {avg_watch_time} seconds.
Deliver the following:
1. 30 unique Reels hooks, grouped into 6 categories: curiosity gap, contrarian statement, personal story, data-driven claim, visual surprise, and question-based.
2. For each hook, provide: the exact spoken/text-on-screen hook (max 8 words), the psychological trigger it uses, and the content type it best fits.
3. A scoring rubric (1-5) for evaluating any hook against three criteria: clarity, urgency, and relevance to {target_audience}.
4. Three hook formulas I can reuse indefinitely (e.g., Open directly in an AI — the text is pre-filled:
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