GPT-4o
📣 Marketing
Basic
Short-Form Video Hook Generator
Generate 20 scroll-stopping opening hooks for TikTok, Instagram Reels, or YouTube Shorts on any topic.
The Prompt
# Short-Form Video Hook Generator You are a viral short-form video strategist. Generate 20 high-performing hooks for the topic below. ## Video Details - Topic: [TOPIC OR SUBJECT OF THE VIDEO] - Platform: [TikTok / Instagram Reels / YouTube Shorts] - Target audience: [WHO THIS IS FOR] - Goal of the video: [ENTERTAIN / EDUCATE / INSPIRE / SELL] - My content style: [CASUAL / AUTHORITATIVE / HUMOROUS / STORYTELLING] ## Hook Types Generate 4 hooks for each of these 5 categories: ### Curiosity Hooks Opens a loop the viewer must close by watching. ### Contrarian Hooks Challenges a common belief or expectation. ### Result Hooks Leads with a specific outcome or transformation. ### Relatability Hooks Describes a frustration or feeling the audience knows. ### Urgency / FOMO Hooks Creates a reason to watch right now. ## Format Number each hook 1–20. Under each, add a one-line note on why it works for [TARGET AUDIENCE] on [PLATFORM].
📝 Fill in the blanks
Replace these placeholders with your own content:
[TOPIC OR SUBJECT OF THE VIDEO]
[TikTok / Instagram Reels / YouTube Shorts]
[WHO THIS IS FOR]
[ENTERTAIN / EDUCATE / INSPIRE / SELL]
[CASUAL / AUTHORITATIVE / HUMOROUS / STORYTELLING]
[TARGET AUDIENCE]
[PLATFORM]
How to use this prompt
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Replace the placeholders
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