Most creators ask ChatGPT for "a TikTok script about X" and get back generic slop. The difference between a forgettable AI script and a 1M-view AI script is the prompt. Here are 19 we've tested that consistently produce scripts worth shooting.

ChatGPT (and Claude, and Gemini) won't write a viral script if you ask vaguely. They will if you give them the constraints viral scripts share: a hook in the first 3 seconds, a clear payoff, no filler, a sharp last line. The prompts below encode those constraints — copy them, swap your topic in, and you'll get script drafts that need light editing instead of full rewrites.

Hook-first prompts

1. The contrarian hook generator

Write 5 contrarian video hooks about [TOPIC]. Each must reject a widely-held belief in the first sentence. Each must be under 12 words. No questions. No "did you know." Use confident declarative voice.

2. The specific-number hook

Generate 5 video hook variations using a specific, odd number (e.g., 47, 1,247, $3,841). The number must be central to the claim. Each hook under 10 words. Topic: [TOPIC].

3. The result-first hook

Write 5 hooks for a video about [TOPIC] where the first sentence shows the outcome or transformation, not the setup. Lead with the after, not the before. Each under 12 words.

4. The expert-credential hook

Write 5 hooks that establish authority in the first 3 seconds. Format: "I've [credential]. Here's what nobody tells you about [TOPIC]." Vary the credential format across the 5.

Script structure prompts

5. The 30-second hook-to-payoff structure

Write a 30-second video script about [TOPIC]. Structure: 3 seconds hook, 18 seconds setup-and-stakes, 6 seconds payoff, 3 seconds CTA. Strip every word that doesn't drive forward. Output as a list of beats with timecodes.

6. The "anatomy of" explainer

Write a 60-second video script that breaks [SUBJECT] into 5 components. Each component gets 8-10 seconds. Open with a 4-second hook that names all 5. Close with which one matters most and why.

7. The "I tried it for X days" experiment

Write a 45-second video script for an experiment where I [DID X] for [Y DAYS]. Include the setup, the surprising mid-point, the final result, and the one insight I'd give someone considering the same experiment.

8. The "biggest mistake" script

Write a 30-second video about the biggest mistake people make with [TOPIC]. Open with the wrong way. Show the cost. Reveal the right way. Close with a one-line rule someone can repeat.

Rewrite prompts

9. The "make it tighter" pass

Here's my video script: [PASTE]. Cut 30% of the word count without losing meaning. Keep every concrete number, name, and example. Remove every word that doesn't drive forward.

10. The "more specific" pass

Here's my video script: [PASTE]. Identify every abstract or vague sentence. Rewrite each one with a specific number, named example, or concrete image.

11. The voice-match pass

Rewrite this video script to match the voice of [REFERENCE CREATOR / EXAMPLE TEXT]. Keep the content identical; change only the rhythm, vocabulary, and sentence structure to match the reference style.

12. The "remove the fluff" pass

Strip these phrases from my script if they appear: "in this video," "let's dive in," "without further ado," "the truth is," "at the end of the day." Replace each with a sharper version or delete entirely. Script: [PASTE].

Hook-to-CTA pairing

13. The CTA-that-doesn't-suck generator

Write 5 video CTAs for a script about [TOPIC]. Avoid: "follow for more," "link in bio," "like if you agree." Each CTA must be specific to the content and give a clear next action. Under 8 words each.

14. The "tease the next video" CTA

Write a 5-second CTA for the end of this video that teases what I'm covering next, makes it sound urgent, and gives the viewer a reason to follow specifically for that next post.

Repurposing prompts

15. The podcast clip extractor

Here's a transcript of a 60-minute podcast: [PASTE]. Identify the 5 strongest 60-second segments that could stand alone as TikToks. For each, give me the timecode range, a written hook, and a one-line summary of why it works as a standalone clip.

16. The long-form to short-form rewriter

Take this 800-word blog post: [PASTE]. Rewrite the strongest 90 seconds of it as a video script. Open with a hook that's stronger than the blog's intro. Close with a sharper takeaway than the blog's conclusion.

17. The thread-to-video adapter

Here's a 12-tweet X thread: [PASTE]. Pick the 3 strongest tweets and combine them into a single 45-second video script. Maintain the voice of the thread but tighten the rhythm for spoken delivery.

Ideation prompts

18. The "20 video ideas" prompt

Generate 20 short-form video ideas in the [NICHE] niche for [DEMOGRAPHIC]. Each idea must include: 1) a one-line hook, 2) what payoff the viewer gets, 3) one specific example I could use to make it concrete. Avoid generic ideas — favor specificity.

19. The trend-mapped ideation prompt

Here's a list of currently trending audio / formats / topics on TikTok: [PASTE]. Generate 10 video ideas that combine my niche ([NICHE]) with each trend authentically — not as a forced cash-grab but as a real angle that makes sense.

The meta-rule

The single biggest improvement you'll make is reading the AI's output out loud before you shoot. If a sentence sounds like AI when you say it, rewrite that sentence. The model will give you scripts that read fine on screen but feel robotic in spoken form. Speaking them out catches every misfire.

Pair the script with the right cut

A great script needs a great cut to land. Once your AI-written script is shot, run the footage through OpusClip to auto-identify the strongest hook moments, generate kinetic captions, and reframe vertical — so your final 30-second clip opens with your best beat instead of your natural takeoff.

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