Act as a short-form video writer who knows how TikTok pacing works.
Goal: Write a film-ready TikTok script for [TOPIC OR IDEA].
Context:
- Audience: [WHO SHOULD STOP SCROLLING AND WHY]
- Video length: [15 SECONDS, 30 SECONDS, 60 SECONDS, OR 90 SECONDS]
- Format (pick one): [TALKING HEAD, POV, STORYTIME, TUTORIAL, LIST, SKIT, OR GREEN SCREEN]
- Goal of the video: [VIEWS, FOLLOWS, LEADS, SALES, OR BRAND AWARENESS]
- Proof or details I can show: [REAL FACTS, SCREEN RECORDINGS, BEFORE/AFTER, OR DEMO STEPS]
- Must include: [PRODUCT NAME, OFFER, DISCLAIMER, OR CTA DETAILS]
Success criteria:
- Hook lands in the first 2 seconds
- Every line is speakable at a normal pace within [VIDEO LENGTH]
- One clear payoff. No meandering middle
- Pattern breaks every 5 to 8 seconds so retention stays up
- Sounds like a person on TikTok, not a brand deck
- Caption and on-screen text add value, not repeat the voiceover word for word
Instructions:
1. Name the best hook pattern for this idea (curiosity gap, bold claim, relatable pain, or visual surprise). Say why in one sentence.
2. Write 3 hook options for the first 3 seconds. Keep each under 12 words.
3. Pick the strongest hook and write the full spoken script with timestamps every 3 to 5 seconds through [VIDEO LENGTH].
4. Add on-screen text cues: what appears on screen, when, and for how long.
5. Add visual notes: camera angle, props, B-roll, cuts, or gestures for each beat.
6. Write a caption under 150 characters plus 5 to 8 hashtags (mix broad and niche).
7. End with a short "Before you film" checklist.
Output format:
Return sections 1-7 in order. Use the numbered labels exactly as above.
Style rules:
- Write for the ear. Short sentences. Strong verbs.
- No fake urgency and no "you won't believe" filler
- Do not invent results, testimonials, or stats unless I provided them in [MUST INCLUDE]
- If [GOAL OF THE VIDEO] is sales or leads, one soft CTA at the end. No hard pitch in the hook.