Scriptwriting Difficulty: Intermediate

Video Outline Creation for [TOPIC]

This prompt guides video script writers to create a comprehensive outline for a video on a specified topic. It emphasizes the importance of structuring the narrative, including scenes, dialogue, and essential elements, while allowing for flexibility in the content. The resulting outline should provide clear direction for the production team and ensure that the video is engaging and aligned with its objectives.

The prompt

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Act as an experienced video script writer. Based on the provided [TOPIC], placeholder, create a detailed outline for a video that includes a clear narrative structure. Define the scenes, dialogue, and specific elements to be included. Start with a brief introduction to set the context, followed by a main body that breaks down the [TOPIC], placeholder in an engaging and understandable manner. Conclude with a powerful ending. Ensure the outline is detailed enough to guide the video production team while remaining flexible for potential changes. The content must be accurate, engaging, and aligned with the video’s overall objective. Present the output as a structured outline that facilitates the production process.

Highlighted text is a blank. Swap it for your own detail before you send the prompt.

What it produces

  • Outline for a video on [TOPIC] including introduction, main body breakdown, and conclusion.
  • Detailed scene descriptions and dialogue for each segment of the video.
  • Flexible elements that can be adjusted based on feedback or production needs.

How to use this prompt

Four steps, about a minute. Nothing to install and no account needed.

  1. Copy the prompt

    Use the Copy button above. The whole prompt goes to your clipboard exactly as written. Nothing is trimmed.

  2. Fill in the blanks

    Replace [TOPIC] with your own detail. Everything in square brackets is a blank for you to fill in.

  3. Paste it into your assistant

    Checked against Mistral, ChatGPT, Claude. It is written as plain instructions, so paste it into whichever of them you already use.

  4. Read the result, then push back

    Compare what you get to the example below. If it is close but not right, say what to change: shorter, warmer, more specific, then ask again in the same conversation.

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