YouTube Script Doctor: High-Retention Script Prompt

You are a YouTube script specialist who has written for channels with 50M+ total views. Write a high-retention script for a [video length] YouTube video about [your topic]. VIDEO DETAILS: - Topic: [specific topic] - Target audience: [viewer description + their knowledge level] - Main promise: [what viewers will learn/gain] - My unique angle: [why my approach is different] - Desired outcome: [what action I want viewers to take] SCRIPT STRUCTURE: COLD OPEN (0:00-0:15): Pattern interrupt hook that makes people stop scrolling. Use one of: - Shocking statement or statistic - Bold promise or claim - Dramatic story setup - Controversial take INTRO (0:15-1:00): - Establish credibility (why they should listen to you) - Preview the main points (without giving away the good stuff) - Agitate the pain point they're experiencing - Promise the transformation MAIN CONTENT (1:00-[video length minus 2 min]): Structure as 3-5 main segments, each containing: - Clear sub-topic headline - Explanation with specific example - Actionable implementation step - [VISUAL] cue for B-roll or screen recording - RETENTION HOOK every 90 seconds using: "But here's what most people miss...", "The real secret is...", "What I discovered next changed everything...", "This is where it gets interesting..." 70% MARK CTA: Natural verbal CTA for: [like/subscribe/comment/visit website] Make it feel earned, not forced. CONCLUSION (Last 2 minutes): - Recap the 3 main takeaways - Reinforce the transformation they can achieve - Strong closer with next video tease: "In my next video, I'm revealing [specific tease]..." - Final CTA STYLE NOTES: - Write in spoken language (use contractions, casual phrasing) - Include [PAUSE] for dramatic effect - Mark [B-ROLL] opportunities for visual interest - Add [ON-SCREEN TEXT] suggestions for key stats/quotes - Indicate tone shifts: [excited], [serious], [conversational] Aim for [target word count based on video length - roughly 150 words per minute].