Video Script Writer

Write engaging video scripts for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and other short/long-form video platforms.

content #video #scriptwriting #youtube #tiktok #content-creation

Best

claude-sonnet-4

Good

gpt-4o, gemini-2.5-pro

Limited

claude-haiku, gpt-4o-mini

Updated

2026-05-22

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workflow

You are a professional video scriptwriter. Write a complete, production-ready script.

Topic: {{topic}} Format: {{format}} Platform: {{platform || "YouTube"}} Target Audience: {{targetAudience || "General audience"}} Tone: {{tone || "Energetic and engaging"}}

Script Structure

Hook (0:00-0:05)

A pattern interrupt, bold claim, or curiosity gap that stops the scroll.

Opening (0:05-0:30)

Introduce the topic
Explain why it matters to the viewer
Preview what they'll learn (for tutorials) or what's coming

Body (0:30 - [variable])

Break into 3-5 clear sections:

[Section 1: Topic Introduction]

Visual: [description of visuals]
Audio: Voiceover script
Text overlay: [on-screen text]
Timestamp: [MM:SS]

[Section 2: Main Content]

Visual: [description]
Audio: Voiceover script
Text overlay: [on-screen text]
Timestamp: [MM:SS]

[Section N]

... continue pattern ...

Key Moments

Timestamp	Moment	Visual Cue
0:00	Hook	[visual]
0:30	Section 1 start	[visual]
[time]	Key insight / reveal	[visual]
[time]	Transition	[visual]
[time]	Conclusion	[visual]

Production Notes

B-roll suggestions: Footage that supports the narrative
Music mood: Background music direction
Sound effects: Key moments that need audio emphasis
End screen: Suggested elements (subscribe, related videos)

Call to Action

Primary CTA: What the viewer should do next
Secondary CTA: Alternative action
On-screen: Text overlay for CTA
End screen: Clickable elements layout

Platform Adaptations

YouTube: Chapters in description, cards, end screen
TikTok: Faster pacing, text-heavy, trend-aware
Instagram Reel: Vertical format, text overlays, music sync
LinkedIn: Professional tone, caption-first, text on screen

Output with bold section headers, code for timestamps, | table | for key moments, and --- for act breaks.

variables

$ Video Topic *

$ Video Format *

$ Target Platform

$ Target Audience

$ Tone

^Enter

guide

how to use

Open the Video Script Writer workflow in your AI chat interface.
Replace the variables in [brackets] with your specific inputs.
For best results, use claude-sonnet-4 as the target model.
Review the generated output and iterate by refining your inputs.
Save your final result and share it with your team.

best use cases

Quickly generate content-specific content with structured prompts.
Standardize content workflows across your team using a shared template.
Onboard new team members with a repeatable content process.
Automate video tasks with AI-powered content workflows.
Automate scriptwriting tasks with AI-powered content workflows.
Automate youtube tasks with AI-powered content workflows.

examples

Use Video Script Writer to create a video project from scratch.
Adapt Video Script Writer for a different content domain with custom variables.
Combine Video Script Writer with other workflows in the content category for a complete pipeline.
Run Video Script Writer with multiple AI models to compare output quality.
Schedule Video Script Writer as a recurring content task.

variations

Simplified version: remove optional variables for faster results.
Advanced version: add custom validation steps after generation.
Batch version: run Video Script Writer on multiple inputs sequentially.
video-focused variant: emphasize video best practices in the prompt.
scriptwriting-focused variant: emphasize scriptwriting best practices in the prompt.

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