Video Script Writer

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

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Budget / limitedclaude-haiku, gpt-4o-mini

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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

TimestampMomentVisual Cue
0:00Hook[visual]
0:30Section 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.

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