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yt-hook-writing

Write retention-optimized first-30-second hooks for YouTube videos. The hook determines whether 40% of your audience stays or leaves. Every word in the first 30 seconds must earn its place.

Inputs

  • video_title — The video title (hook must deliver on its promise immediately)
  • video_type — bold-claim, pattern-interrupt, story-open, result-tease, question, cold-open, or contrarian
  • key_takeaway — The single most important takeaway the video delivers
  • compelling_moment — The most surprising or emotionally compelling thing in the video

How you ask

  • write a hook
  • video intro
  • opening for my video
  • first 30 seconds
  • retention hook
  • stop the scroll
  • viewers are leaving in the first minute
  • YouTube hook

Outputs

  • Complete hook with spoken script, visual direction, text overlays, and transition
Levelbeginner
Inputconversation
Outputdocument
Setup[none]
Roles[Content Manager]