Creating YouTube videos involves ideation, scripting, optimisation and community building. AI prompts can help you brainstorm topics, write hooks, structure scripts and craft titles and descriptions. Use them as creative starting points, then add your personality, experience and on-camera style.
At a Glance: These prompts cover video ideas, hooks, full scripts, titles, descriptions, chapters, thumbnail text, Shorts and comment replies. Replace bracketed text with your channel details.
Video Ideas
- Suggest 20 YouTube video ideas for a channel about [niche] targeting [audience].
- What beginner questions about [topic] would make good tutorial videos?
- Suggest 10 video series ideas for a [niche] channel.
- Give me 10 trending-style video ideas related to [topic] that remain evergreen.
- Suggest 10 comparison video ideas in the [niche] niche.
Hooks and Intros
- Write five different 10-second hooks for a video titled “[title]”.
- Write an introduction that promises value in under 20 seconds for a video about [topic].
- Suggest opening questions that grab attention for a video about [problem].
- Rewrite this intro to be more engaging and concise: [text].
- Suggest a cold open moment for a video about [topic].
Scripts
- Write a 6-minute script outline for a tutorial on [task] with steps and examples.
- Create a script for a “top 7 tips” video about [topic] with a brief explanation for each tip.
- Turn these bullet points into a conversational script: [points].
- Suggest B-roll ideas for each section of this script: [summary].
- Write a closing segment with a call to subscribe and watch the next video about [related topic].
Titles and Thumbnails
- Suggest 10 YouTube titles for a video about [topic] under 60 characters.
- Suggest short thumbnail text (2–4 words) for “[title]”.
- Give five title options with different angles: curiosity, benefit, number, problem and beginner.
- Suggest thumbnail concepts describing visual layout for “[title]”.
- Which of these titles is clearest and why? [list]
Descriptions and Chapters
- Write a YouTube description for “[title]” with a summary, key points and timestamps placeholders.
- Suggest chapter titles for this script outline: [outline].
- Write a pinned comment asking viewers a question about [topic].
- Suggest relevant playlists to organise my videos: [list titles].
- Write a short channel description for a [niche] channel.
Shorts
- Turn this long video into five YouTube Shorts ideas: [summary].
- Write a 45-second Shorts script with a hook, three quick tips and a call to action about [topic].
- Suggest 10 Shorts ideas that lead viewers to my long-form video about [topic].
Community Engagement
- Suggest friendly replies to these viewer comments: [comments].
- Write a community post poll about [topic].
- Suggest questions to ask my audience for future video ideas.
- Write a thank-you message for reaching [milestone] subscribers.
Tips
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Step-by-Step: Planning One Video With AI
A clear process stops you from jumping between tools and ideas. Here is a simple flow you can repeat for every upload, whichever AI assistant you prefer.
- Define the viewer: Start with a prompt such as, “My channel helps beginners learn home cooking on a small budget. Describe three types of viewers who might watch a video about one-pot meals.”
- Choose the angle: Ask for five different angles on the topic, such as speed, cost, health or using leftovers, and pick the one that suits your channel best.
- Outline the video: Request a structure with a hook, three to five main segments and a closing call to action.
- Draft talking points: Ask for bullet-point talking points rather than a full word-for-word script, so you still sound natural on camera.
- Package it: Generate several title and thumbnail text options, then choose based on clarity and honesty.
- Write the description: Turn your final outline into a description with timestamps you check against the edited video.
Worked Example: A Cooking Channel Video
Here is how the process could look for a video titled around easy one-pot dinners.
| Stage | Prompt used | Useful output |
|---|---|---|
| Hook | “Write 5 opening lines under 15 words that promise a quick, cheap dinner” | A short, curiosity-driven first line |
| Outline | “Outline a 10-minute video showing 3 one-pot meals” | Clear segments with time estimates |
| B-roll | “List shots I should film for each recipe” | A filming checklist |
| Title | “Give 10 titles under 60 characters, no exaggeration” | Honest, searchable titles |
| Pinned comment | “Write a pinned comment asking viewers which meal to try next” | An easy engagement starter |
The AI does not film, cook or present for you. It simply removes the blank-page problem at each stage so you can focus on making a good video.
Matching Prompts to Video Formats
Different formats need different prompts. A tutorial needs clear steps; a vlog needs a story; a review needs fair criteria.
- Tutorials: “Break this process into numbered steps and highlight where beginners usually go wrong.”
- Reviews: “Suggest fair criteria to compare these products and a neutral way to present pros and cons.”
- Story videos: “Help me structure this experience into a beginning, a challenge and a lesson learned.”
- List videos: “Order these items so the strongest point comes last to keep viewers watching.”
- Shorts: “Cut this idea down to one key point that can be shown in under 45 seconds.”
Mistakes YouTube Creators Make With AI
- Clickbait titles. Titles and thumbnails that promise more than the video delivers hurt trust and viewer satisfaction. Ask the AI for honest options.
- Robotic scripts. Reading a polished AI script word for word often sounds stiff. Use talking points and speak in your own style.
- Copying trends blindly. Ask how a trend fits your audience before chasing it.
- Skipping fact checks. For tutorials, health, money or technical topics, verify every claim before recording.
- Ignoring comments. Paste a batch of viewer comments (without usernames) and ask the AI to group common questions into future video ideas.
Tip: Keep a running document of video ideas generated by AI, but only promote an idea to production when you can add personal experience or a clear demonstration.
Conclusion
AI prompts can accelerate YouTube planning and scripting. Use them to spark ideas and structure content, then add your personality, examples and expertise to create videos viewers love.
