YouTube Prompts

Last updated: June 19, 2026

Generic 'write a YouTube script' prompts produce generic, low-retention scripts. NexaPrompt forces the model to think about hook, payoff, pacing, and audience before it writes a single word.

What good looks like

  • Specifies channel niche, audience, and reference creators
  • Defines hook style and first-30-seconds structure
  • Sets target length and pacing (cuts per minute)
  • Asks for title + thumbnail variants alongside the script

Before & after

Rough

write a youtube script about productivity

Upgraded

Channel: Solo-founder productivity, 50k subs. Audience: Indie hackers, 25-40. Topic: 'Why I stopped using Notion.' Hook: Contrarian, <8 sec, payoff promise. Structure: Hook → Stakes → 3 reasons (with B-roll cues) → Replacement → CTA. Length: 8 min, ~1200 words. Deliver: 3 titles, 3 thumbnail concepts, full script with [B-ROLL] tags.

Pro tips

  • Always name 2-3 reference channels for tone.
  • Ask for B-roll and pattern-interrupt cues inline.
  • Generate the title and thumbnail BEFORE the script — they shape the hook.
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