Write Viral Video Scripts with AI

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A great video starts with a great script. AI can draft scripts quickly, but you need to know the structures that work to prompt it correctly.

Structure of a 30–60 second short video

Hook (0–3 seconds): a line that makes people stop scrolling
Problem: name what the viewer is dealing with
Solution: 2–3 concise points
Close: invite viewers to follow or comment

Example prompt

"Write a 45-second TikTok script on 3 ways to save on electricity in summer. The audience is homemakers, the tone is friendly. Start with a surprising hook, split it into scenes, and describe the visuals for each scene."

Hook formulas that work

Ask a question: "Did you know..."
Use clear numbers: "3 ways to..."
Challenge a belief: "What you do every day might be wrong..."
Lead with the result: "My electricity bill dropped by half because..."

Long video scripts for YouTube

Have the AI outline first, such as an introduction, 3–5 main sections, and a conclusion, then write one section at a time. Add your own stories and experiences to bring the video to life. Read more in Start a YouTube Channel with AI.

Make the script conversational

Tell the AI: "Rewrite this in conversational Thai, like people chatting, with short sentences that flow when read aloud." Then try reading it aloud before recording.

Turn it into a video

Add a voiceover to the script, see AI Voiceovers, then edit following the steps in Make Short Videos with AI.

Sample short script

Hook: "Your AC is set to 25 degrees and your bill is still skyrocketing, because you forgot this."
Point 1: "Clean the filter every two weeks so your AC cools faster."
Point 2: "Run a fan alongside it so you can set a higher temperature and still stay cool."
Point 3: "Close the curtains in the afternoon so the room heats up less."
Close: "Try it and tell me how much your bill dropped. Follow for lots more money-saving tricks."

Checklist before recording

Can the hook be said within 3 seconds?
Are there any hard-to-pronounce words?
Is every sentence truly necessary? Cut anything that doesn't add value

Frequently asked questions

Should I add on-screen text?

Yes, because many viewers watch with the sound off.

Can I write scripts for several videos at once?

Yes. Ask for a set of 5–10 scripts on the same topic, then record them gradually.

Summary

A good script needs a strong hook, concise content, and a clear ending. Let AI draft it, then add your personality. For ready-made prompt sets for creators, see Content Creation Skill.