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Outline a Long-Form Video

CreatorVideoYouTube

About this prompt

Outline a long-form video (like a YouTube upload) with a hook, a clear structure, and retention beats so it holds attention start to finish.

Prompt type
Creator
Output
Script
Use case
Structuring a longer video that keeps people watching
Skill level
Beginner

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Help me outline a long-form video.

The topic: [WHAT THE VIDEO IS ABOUT]
Rough length: [5 / 10 / 15+ MIN]
Who it's for: [AUDIENCE AND THEIR LEVEL]
What they should be able to do or understand after: [THE PAYOFF]
Format: [TALKING HEAD / TUTORIAL / STORY / LIST / REVIEW]
My channel or angle: [CONTEXT, IF ANY]

Give me:
1. Three hook options for the first 15–30 seconds that promise the payoff without clickbait
2. A short intro that sets up what's coming and why it's worth staying for
3. A section-by-section outline of the main body, in a logical order, with a one-line purpose for each section
4. Retention beats — where to re-hook, show a result, or tease what's next so people don't drop off
5. A clear ending: recap the payoff and one call to action
6. Notes on b-roll, on-screen text, or visuals that would strengthen key moments

Keep the language natural to say out loud. The hook and title must match what the video actually delivers — no bait-and-switch. Don't pad it to hit a length; if the topic is really a 6-minute video, say so. Leave [RESEARCH] where I'd need to look up a fact before recording.

Example scenario

A woodworking creator could use this to outline a 12-minute build video with a strong hook and re-hooks so viewers stay to the reveal.

Recommended for

  • YouTubers
  • Content creators
  • Coaches building an audience

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