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Best Prompts for YouTube Script Outlines Using Video Structure

12 copy-ready prompts to generate practical, timestamped, and production-ready YouTube script outlines for different video types (explainer, listicle, tutorial, review, short, livestream, educational, documentary, repurpose). Each prompt includes a concise explanation and a realistic example you can paste into an AI.

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We've all been there: staring at a blank document, knowing you need a YouTube script but having no clue where to start. You type "create a YouTube script" into ChatGPT, get a generic wall of text, and realize you still don't know how long each section should be, what visuals you need, or how to structure it for your specific video type. Sound familiar?
These 12 specialized prompts solve that problem by giving you production-ready script outlines tailored to different video formats, complete with timestamps, visual cues, and specific structural elements. Whether you're creating explainers, tutorials, reviews, or YouTube Shorts, each prompt includes realistic examples and clear instructions that transform vague AI responses into actionable video blueprints. No more generic scripts that leave you guessing about timing, visuals, or flow.
1
10-Min Explainer with Timestamps and B-roll
Write a detailed script outline for a 10-minute explainer video on the topic: "How Bitcoin Transactions Work". Include: 0:00 hook (15s), 0:15 intro (30s), five main sections with timestamps and durations, estimated spoken word counts per section, key on-screen text/captions, sample b-roll or cutaway notes, a clear CTA at the end, and a 2-line thumbnail title suggestion. Keep tone: clear and slightly enthusiastic.
Generate a tight 10-minute explainer outline with a hook, 5 timed sections, estimated word counts, on-screen text, and b-roll suggestions per section.
2
Top 10 Listicle Outline With Hooks for Each Item
Produce a script outline for a Top 10 video: "Top 10 Productivity Apps for 2025" aimed at remote workers. Include: 0:00 overall hook, brief intro (20s), each item with a one-sentence hook, 30–45s script bullets, visual/demo suggestions and on-screen pros/cons, a 20s summary and CTA.
Create a list-style script outline with a strong overall hook, 10 items with 30–45s each, one-sentence item hooks, supporting facts, visuals, and quick transition lines.
3
Step-by-Step Tutorial Outline for Screen Recording
Create a script outline for a 12-minute screen-recorded tutorial: "How to Build a Simple React To-Do App". Include: intro and required tools list (on-screen), step 1..N with exact clicks/commands to show, narrator lines for each step, expected duration per step, b-roll or close-up suggestions, and a recap with next steps.
Provide a stepwise tutorial structure optimized for screen-recorded how-to videos: numbered steps, exact on-screen actions, narrator script, expected timing, common mistakes, and overlay text.
4
Product Review/Comparison Script Outline
Draft a script outline for a 14-minute comparison: "iPhone 16 vs Pixel 9 Camera Test". Include: 0:00 hook showing teaser shots, 0:30 specs and price overlay, camera tests (low light, portrait, video stabilization) with test setup and expected shots per test, side-by-side narration for results, final verdict (60s), and buy/no-buy CTA.
Outline a balanced product review or comparison: intro hook, specs table on-screen, performance test steps, verdict, ideal buyer, B-roll shots and timestamps, and a concise final recommendation.
5
Personal Vlog / Storytime Structure
Write a storytime vlog outline for a 9-minute video: "The Day I Almost Missed My Flight". Include: opening hook (30s), scene-by-scene shot list with B-roll, timestamps for each beat (panic, problem-solving, resolution), suggested lines for vulnerability, two comedic taglines, and end-screen CTA prompting viewers to share similar stories.
Create a narrative vlog outline with an emotional hook, scene list (shots + B-roll), beats for rising action, two punchlines, pacing suggestions, and an authentic CTA inviting comments.
6
Long-Form Deep Dive with Chapters & Sources
Generate an outline for a 25-minute deep dive: "The Rise and Ethics of AI-Generated Art". Provide chapters with timestamps, 3 suggested expert roles to interview and 2 sample questions each, B-roll and archival footage ideas, and 2–3 source suggestions for further reading.
Produce a 20–30 minute documentary-style outline with chapters, recommended experts to cite, suggested interview questions, B-roll list, and time allocation per chapter. Include bibliographic-style source suggestions (no full citations required).
7
YouTube Short (<=60s) Script Outline
Write a 45-second YouTube Short outline for: "3 Keyboard Shortcuts That Will Save You 5 Hours a Week". Include exact first-5s hook line, 3 shortcut demos (15s total), a quick summary line, suggested captions/stickers, and the best thumbnail frame.
Create a concise 30–60s short with a 3-part structure: hook (first 3–5s), value/tease, fast demonstration or reveal, and a single-line CTA. Include suggested captions and thumbnail frame moment.
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