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🎬 YouTube Script Template

Hook-Promise-Body-CTA structure for maximum retention

📝 Video Information

⚡ HOOK (0:00-0:07)

Goal: Stop the scroll. Keep it under 7 seconds when spoken.

Hook Templates:

  • • Shock/Curiosity: "I [DID UNEXPECTED] and got [SURPRISING RESULT]..."
  • • Question: "What if I told you [COUNTERINTUITIVE CLAIM]?"
  • • Problem: "You're [DOING WRONG THING] and it's killing your [METRIC]"
  • • Bold Claim: "This [TOOL/METHOD] changed everything"

🎯 PROMISE (0:07-0:30)

Goal: Clarify the value. What will they learn?

📚 BODY (Main Content)

Point 1:

Point 2:

Point 3:

🚀 CTA (Final 2:00)

Goal: Recap value, drive action, tease next video

✅ Pre-Production Checklist

Script complete and timing verified (read aloud)
B-roll list created and assets gathered
Music/sound effects selected
Thumbnail concept sketched
Filming location and lighting confirmed
Any guest appearances or interviews scheduled