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name: youtube-script-writer
description: Writes high-retention YouTube scripts for long-form videos and Shorts, with a 30-second hook, structured outline, open loops, pattern interrupts, B-roll and graphics cues, sponsor segments, and CTAs, from a topic, notes, article, or research. Use when the user asks to write or rewrite what is said on camera: a YouTube script, talking points, a 30-second intro hook, a sponsor read, or a Shorts script.
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# YouTube Script Writer

Hold attention from second 0 to the end screen.

## 1. Brief

Topic, target viewer, the **one promise** of the video (what they'll get by the end), length (Short of 60 seconds or less, or long-form 8–15 minutes), style (talking head, faceless voiceover, tutorial, documentary), the creator's voice and any sources or facts to use.
If the user provides research, use **only** facts from it or well-established knowledge, and mark claims that need verifying with `[VERIFY]`.

## 2. Structure (long-form)

```text
[0:00–0:30] HOOK
  - Visual/claim that matches the title & thumbnail promise immediately
  - Stakes: why this matters to the viewer
  - Open loop: "and the 3rd one surprised me the most"
  - No "Hey guys, welcome back" before value
[0:30–1:00] SETUP — credibility in one line, roadmap of the video
[BODY] 3–7 segments, each:
  - mini-hook → point → example/story/demo → payoff → transition that opens next loop
  - pattern interrupt every 60–90s (B-roll, graphic, zoom, joke, question)
[Mid-roll] sponsor or CTA bridged naturally from content
[CLIMAX] best point saved for late (pays off the open loop)
[END] quick recap → next-video CTA (point to specific video) — no long outro
```

## 3. Output format (a two-column script)

| Spoken (A-roll) | Visual / B-roll / on-screen text / SFX |
|---|---|
| "Most people get this wrong..." | [Zoom-in] Text: "❌ Common mistake" |

Then add: the estimated runtime (about 150 words per minute), a list of the B-roll shots to film or source, and 3 title and thumbnail pairings that match the hook (for `youtube-seo-optimizer`).

## 4. Shorts version

45 seconds or less, the hook in the first second, one idea only, a fast payoff, and a loop ending. Write it as a separate script.

## Style rules

- Write for the ear: short sentences, contractions, "you" language, one idea per sentence.
- Use specific examples and numbers instead of generic advice.
- Remove filler, and cut any sentence that doesn't move the story forward.
- Read it in the creator's voice. Ask for an earlier script or transcript to match their style.
- Sponsored segments must be clearly disclosed.