YouTube and Video Prompts

Ready-made prompts that speed up video work from idea to upload: titles, scripts, descriptions and short videos.

Ready-made prompt templates

• 10 video titles: Suggest 10 titles for a YouTube video about [topic]. They should spark curiosity without being misleading, each under 60 characters.
  Sample case: Topic: taking photos at home.
  1. 5 Ways to Take Pro Photos with Your Phone
  2. Home Photography: The Most Common Mistakes
  3. Great Photos Without Expensive Gear
  4. Everything Changes When the Light Is Right
  5. Photo Composition for Beginners
  6. Portraits with Window Light
  7. Phone Settings You Should Know
  8. How to Shoot Product Photos at Home
  9. Why Do Your Photos Look Flat?
  10. A Shoot in One Room in 10 Minutes
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• Video script: Write a script for a [length]-minute video on [topic]. Give the first-15-seconds hook, main sections, transitions and closing call to action under separate headings.
  Sample case: Topic: Productive work habits. Length: 5 minutes.
  Hook (0:00-0:15): “Ever felt you finished nothing by the end of the day? Today I will show three habits that change that.”
  Section 1 (0:15-1:45): Put the day's most important task in the morning. Transition: “But that alone isn't enough.”
  Section 2 (1:45-3:15): Turning off notifications and 25-minute focus blocks. Transition: “But what if we forget to rest?”
  Section 3 (3:15-4:30): Short breaks and a 5-minute plan at the end of the day.
  Closing (4:30-5:00): Summary, “Which habit will you try? Write it in the comments and subscribe.”
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• Video description: Write a YouTube description for this video. Summary: [summary]. Explain the main topic in the first two sentences and add a timestamp list and relevant keywords naturally.
  Sample case: Video summary: Making breakfast at home in 10 minutes, 3 different recipes.
  In this video we show three practical breakfast recipes you can make in 10 minutes. Quick solutions with simple ingredients for those in a morning rush.
  
  Chapters:
  0:00 Intro
  0:20 Recipe 1
  2:30 Recipe 2
  5:00 Recipe 3
  8:00 Serving ideas
  
  Keywords: quick breakfast, 10-minute breakfast, easy recipes.
  
  Note: update the timestamps to match your real video.
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• Thumbnail ideas: Give thumbnail ideas for a video on [topic]. What should be in the image, which 3-4 word text should appear and how should the colors and composition work?
  Sample case: Topic: A budgeting video.
  Visual: A person holding a calculator with a puzzled expression; messy bills in the background.
  Text (3-4 words): “WHERE IS MY MONEY GOING?”
  Colour/composition: Yellow background, bold black text; the face on the right third, text on the left. High contrast, readable on mobile.
  
  Alternative: A before/after split screen with the text “ORDER IN 5 MINUTES”.
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• 12 video ideas: My channel is about [niche]. Come up with 12 video ideas for next month; for each give the target viewer and the question the viewer wants answered.
  Sample case: My niche: houseplant care.
  1. The 5 easiest houseplants for beginners — beginners; “Which plant should I buy?”
  2. Why do plants turn yellow? — plant owners; “Why are my leaves yellowing?”
  3. How to water correctly — new owners; “How often should I water?”
  4. Pot selection guide — buyers; “Which pot is good?”
  5. Fertilising: when and how much? — intermediate; “Is fertiliser necessary?”
  6. Plants for low-light homes — north-facing homes; “What grows without light?”
  7. Why a plant won’t flower — enthusiasts
  8. Propagation: start with cuttings — intermediate
  9. Winter care — general owners
  10. Pests and solutions — those with problems
  11. Caring for plants on the balcony — balcony owners
  12. How to prepare a soil mix — advanced
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• 3 different openings: Write three different openings for the first 30 seconds of this video: [video topic]. One starts with a question, one with a surprising fact, one with a short story.
  Sample case: Video topic: Brewing coffee at home.
  With a question: “Why is morning coffee sometimes bitter and sometimes smooth? The answer may lie in the brewing temperature. Let's look together.”
  
  With a surprising fact: “Two coffees made from the same bean can taste completely different. The only difference is the brewing method. Today I'll show the difference.”
  
  With a story: “Three years ago the first coffee I brewed at home was too bitter to drink. One thing I learned that morning changed everything. Now I'm sharing it with you.”
  
  Note: replace the story opening with your own real experience.
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• Turn into a short: Turn this long script into a 45-second short video (Shorts/Reels). Script: [script]. Tell a single idea with fast pacing and a call to action at the end.
  Sample case: Text: “The first step to focus is choosing a single task. Leave your phone in another room. Set a 25-minute timer. When time is up take a 5-minute break. Repeat this four times.”
  [0-3 s] On screen: “Can't focus?”
  [3-12 s] “Pick one task.”
  [12-20 s] “Leave your phone in another room.”
  [20-30 s] “Set a 25-minute timer.”
  [30-38 s] “When time's up, take a 5-minute break.”
  [38-45 s] “Repeat it four times. Follow for more tips.”
  
  Fast cuts, large on-screen text for each step.
  This sample output was produced with Claude; your result may differ.