Write a hook for a short video
Works with ChatGPT · Claude
Write opening lines that stop the scroll in the first seconds.
The problem
Short videos lose viewers in the first three seconds without a hook.
What this skill does
AI drafts several specific hooks tied to the video's payoff.
When to use it
- Use before recording a short-form video.
Juni’s tip
Juni says: promise the payoff in the first line or lose the viewer.
The prompt
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Weak vs. better
write a video intro
Write 5 opening hooks (first 3 seconds) for a short video about [topic and payoff]. Vary the angle (question, bold claim, relatable problem), keep each under 12 words, and tie each to the payoff. Mark the strongest.
Why this works
A hook tied to the payoff earns the watch-time that the rest of the video needs.
Practice task
Pick a video idea and write five hooks, then choose one.
Self-check
- Each hook fits in the first ~3 seconds
- Hooks vary in angle
- Each connects to the video's payoff
Common mistakes to avoid
- A slow, throat-clearing intro
- Hooks that over-promise the content
- All five hooks being the same angle
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