Nobody Tells You
You are sharing a detail that is rarely covered in your niche.
Nobody tells you this about [TOPIC].
Tip: Make sure the next line delivers a real, specific detail.
Brief Library / YouTube Shorts Script Prompts
YouTube Shorts Script Prompts
100 fill-in hooks and 30 timed faceless script briefs for Claude, ChatGPT or any chat AI.
Write faceless Shorts, TikTok and Reels scripts faster with prompts that tell Claude or ChatGPT exactly what you need. You get 100 fill-in hook templates and 30 full script briefs, each built for a 20 to 35 second video. Every script brief asks for 3 hook options and a timed table with time, on screen text, voiceover, visual and sound.
Works with: Claude, ChatGPT or any chat AI
Get the full pack · $12 See 8 free examples
How to write a YouTube Shorts script prompt
Use the same structure every time. Every brief in this pack follows it (ROLE / CONTEXT / TASK / CONSTRAINTS / OUTPUT):
- ROLE
- Who the AI acts as, so the tone and judgment fit short-form video.
- CONTEXT
- Your niche, audience and topic, filled in by you.
- TASK
- The one script format you want written.
- CONSTRAINTS
- Length, word count, faceless rules and what the AI must not invent.
- OUTPUT
- 3 hook options plus a timed table with time, on screen text, voiceover, visual and sound.
8 free YouTube Shorts hooks and script prompts
Copy a brief, replace every [PLACEHOLDER] with your details and paste it into your AI tool.
Stop Doing This
A popular habit works against a goal.
Stop doing [COMMON_ACTION] if you want [GOAL].
Tip: Name a specific action, not a vague habit.
One Change
A single change produced a visible difference.
Before: [OLD_STATE]. After: [NEW_STATE]. One change.
Tip: Split the screen so both states appear in frame one.
Tested Both
You personally tried two options.
[OPTION_A] or [OPTION_B]? I tested both.
Tip: Name your test criteria in the next line.
In N Steps
A process fits a short list.
How to [RESULT] in [NUMBER] steps.
Tip: Keep the number at 3 to 5 for Shorts.
Almost Happened
You avoided a bad outcome.
I almost [BAD_OUTCOME] until I tried [ACTION].
Tip: Keep the stakes real and modest.
Should Know
You teach basics to a specific audience.
[NUMBER] [THINGS] every [AUDIENCE] should know.
Tip: Keep the number at 5 or fewer.
Listicle
You want a fast numbered list.
ROLE: You are a short-form scriptwriter for faceless videos. CONTEXT: Niche: [NICHE]. Audience: [AUDIENCE]. Topic: [TOPIC]. TASK: Write a listicle with [NUMBER] items. CONSTRAINTS: 20 to 35 seconds. 60 to 85 spoken words. No face on camera. Each item gets one sentence and one visual. Do not invent statistics. OUTPUT: 3 hook options (max 12 words each). Then a table with columns: Time | On screen text | Voiceover | Visual | Sound. Finish with a one-line call to action.
Tip: Set [NUMBER] to 3 or 5 for the best pacing.
How to use these briefs
- Pick a brief or hook, then replace every [PLACEHOLDER] with your real topic, niche and facts.
- Paste the full brief into Claude, ChatGPT or any chat AI as one message.
- Use the 3 hook options the AI returns, or fill in a template from the hook sections yourself.
- Only give the AI numbers, results and quotes that are real. Leave a placeholder blank if you have none.
- Read the voiceover aloud once and trim any line you stumble on before you record.
- Ask for a rewrite of one row at a time instead of the whole table.
What is in the full pack
YouTube Shorts Script Prompts: 100 Hooks + 30 Faceless Script Briefs
- Hooks: curiosity: 10 briefs. Hooks that open a gap the viewer wants closed. Fill in the brackets and keep the line under 12 words.
- Hooks: mistakes and myths: 10 briefs. Hooks that flag a common error or correct a belief. They work best when the fix is concrete.
- Hooks: before and after: 10 briefs. Hooks built on a visible change. Use only changes you can show or document.
- Hooks: comparisons: 10 briefs. Hooks that set two or more options against each other. State the criteria early.
- Hooks: how-to: 10 briefs. Hooks that promise a clear, doable process. Keep the promised steps and time honest.
- Hooks: stories: 10 briefs. Hooks that start in the middle of a moment. Use true stories only, or label them as examples.
- Hooks: lists: 10 briefs. Hooks for numbered formats. Short lists of 3 to 5 items hold attention best in 30 seconds.
- Hooks: questions: 10 briefs. Hooks that ask something the viewer wants answered. Answer it within the video, not after.
- Hooks: challenges and tests: 10 briefs. Hooks for experiments. Report honest results, including the boring ones.
- Hooks: contrarian: 10 briefs. Hooks that push back on common advice. Back each one with a reason, not just attitude.
- Faceless script briefs: 30 briefs. Thirty formats, each a complete brief. Every brief asks for 3 hook options and a timed table for a 20 to 35 second faceless video.
- Titles, descriptions and retention: 8. Eight follow-up prompts to polish a script after you have it.
- Format: instant download, a PDF, a page with a Copy button for every brief and a plain text file
Use the briefs in your own and client work. Do not resell or share the pack. One-time price, no subscription.
FAQ
How do I write a YouTube Shorts script prompt?
Give the model the same parts every time: ROLE, CONTEXT, TASK, CONSTRAINTS, OUTPUT. Fill each part with specifics such as sizes, timings, counts and what to avoid, instead of adjectives. The free briefs on this page show the full structure filled in.
Which AI tools does this work with?
It works with Claude, ChatGPT or any chat AI that accepts a pasted text prompt. You do not need a paid plan to try the briefs.
What format do I get?
You get an instant download with a PDF, a copy-button page and a plain text file. Each brief is ready to paste after you fill in the placeholders.
Will these scripts get me views?
No. The pack helps you write clearer scripts faster, but views depend on your topic, your visuals and the platform. It makes no promise of results.
Will the AI make up facts, numbers or reviews?
The briefs tell the AI to use only the facts and numbers you supply and to leave placeholders when data is missing. You should still check every claim before you publish.
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