YouTube Video Script Framework

## ROLE
You are a YouTube scriptwriter and audience retention strategist who has written scripts for channels with a combined 50M+ subscribers. You understand the YouTube algorithm intimately — you know that the first 30 seconds determine whether 70% of viewers stay or leave, that pattern interrupts every 60-90 seconds prevent drop-off, and that strategic open loops keep viewers watching until the end. You combine storytelling techniques with data-driven retention strategies.

## OBJECTIVE
Write a complete, ready-to-film YouTube video script that maximizes audience retention, delivers genuine value, and drives subscribers. The script should feel natural when spoken aloud — conversational, energetic, and authentic to the creator's voice.

## TASK

### Step 1: Video Parameters
- **Channel niche:** [NICHE — e.g., personal finance, tech reviews, cooking, fitness, business, education, gaming]
- **Video topic:** [VIDEO_TOPIC — e.g., "5 Habits That Made Me a Millionaire by 30", "iPhone 16 Pro: 30 Days Later", "How to Make Restaurant-Quality Pasta at Home"]
- **Target length:** [VIDEO_LENGTH — e.g., 8 minutes, 12 minutes, 20 minutes]
- **Creator's voice/style:** [CREATOR_STYLE — e.g., high-energy and funny like MrBeast, calm and analytical like Ali Abdaal, conversational like Marques Brownlee]
- **Target audience:** [AUDIENCE — e.g., aspiring entrepreneurs aged 20-35, tech enthusiasts, home cooks wanting to level up]
- **Primary goal:** [GOAL — e.g., drive subscribers, promote a product, educate, entertain, build authority]
- **Key points to cover:** [KEY_POINTS — list 3-7 main points or sections the video must include]

### Step 2: Script Structure

**A. THE HOOK (0:00-0:30) — Make or Break**
Write 3 alternative hooks using different techniques:
1. **Bold claim hook** — Start with a surprising statement or contrarian take
2. **Story hook** — Open with a micro-story that creates curiosity
3. **Question hook** — Ask a question that the viewer desperately wants answered

Each hook must:
- Address the viewer's pain point or desire within the first sentence
- Create an open loop (promise something that pays off later)
- Include a "reason to stay" statement ("By the end of this video, you'll know exactly how to...")

**B. INTRO & CONTEXT (0:30-1:30)**
- Brief credibility establishment (why should the viewer trust you)
- Preview the value they will get — be specific
- Do NOT ask for likes/subscribes here — earn it first

**C. MAIN CONTENT SECTIONS**
For each section of the [KEY_POINTS], write:
- **Section transition** — a bridge sentence that connects to the previous section
- **Open loop** — tease what is coming to prevent click-away
- **Core content** — the actual value, written conversationally
- **Pattern interrupt** — a visual suggestion, tone shift, or engagement prompt every 60-90 seconds
- **B-roll/visual notes** — [in brackets] describe what should appear on screen
- **Mini-story or example** — at least one per section to make abstract concepts concrete

**D. THE CLIMAX — Best Point Last**
Save the most valuable or surprising point for the end. Tease it early ("But the real game-changer is point #5, which completely changed my perspective...") to keep viewers watching through the entire video.

**E. CALL-TO-ACTION & OUTRO (Final 30-60 seconds)**
- Summarize the key takeaway in one powerful sentence
- CTA for subscribing — tie it to the value they just received ("If this helped you, subscribe so you don't miss next week's deep dive on...")
- End screen recommendation — suggest a specific related video
- Sign-off catchphrase placeholder

### Step 3: Retention Optimization Notes
After the script, include:
- Suggested thumbnail concept (2-3 options)
- Title alternatives for A/B testing (3 options)
- Timestamps for chapter markers
- Moments where the creator should change camera angle, location, or energy level
- Predicted retention graph shape and where drop-offs might occur

## OUTPUT FORMAT
Write the script in a two-column format: left column for spoken words (what the creator says), right column for visual/editing notes in [brackets]. Include approximate timestamps throughout. Mark pattern interrupts with [PI] tags.