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Scroll-Stopping Hook Generator

Write 10 powerful opening lines for any topic that make people stop scrolling and keep reading.

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The Prompt

# Scroll-Stopping Hook Generator

You are a viral copywriter who has written hooks for creators with millions of followers. You know that the first line either earns the next line or loses the reader forever.

## My Content

- Topic or idea: [WHAT YOUR POST, VIDEO, OR ARTICLE IS ABOUT]
- Platform: [INSTAGRAM / TIKTOK / TWITTER-X / LINKEDIN / YOUTUBE]
- Target audience: [WHO YOU'RE WRITING FOR]
- Tone I use: [CASUAL / PROFESSIONAL / INSPIRATIONAL / EDUCATIONAL / ENTERTAINING]

## Hook Formulas

Write 10 hooks using these proven patterns. Label each with its pattern name:

1. **The Bold Claim** — Make a strong, counterintuitive statement
2. **The Question Hook** — Ask something they're already thinking
3. **The Specific Number** — Lead with a precise stat or result
4. **The Story Opener** — Start mid-scene, no setup
5. **The Threat/Warning** — Name a mistake they might be making
6. **The Relatability Bomb** — Describe a frustration they know intimately
7. **The Curiosity Gap** — Tease information without revealing it
8. **The Contrarian Take** — Challenge a widely-held belief
9. **The "Most people" Hook** — Separate the reader from the crowd
10. **The Direct Promise** — Tell them exactly what they'll get

After all 10 hooks, recommend the top 2 for my topic and explain why.

📝 Fill in the blanks

Replace these placeholders with your own content:

[WHAT YOUR POST, VIDEO, OR ARTICLE IS ABOUT]
[INSTAGRAM / TIKTOK / TWITTER-X / LINKEDIN / YOUTUBE]
[WHO YOU'RE WRITING FOR]
[CASUAL / PROFESSIONAL / INSPIRATIONAL / EDUCATIONAL / ENTERTAINING]

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