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yt-hook-writing

Write first-30-second hooks for YouTube videos using the 3-step formula (Context Lean-In, Scroll-Stop, Contrarian Snapback).

Write retention-optimized first-30-second hooks for YouTube videos. The hook determines whether 40% of your audience stays or leaves. Every word in the first 30 seconds must earn its place.

Difficulty: beginner
Input: conversation
Output: document
Needs: none
Used by: Content Manager

What it needs

video_title — The video title (hook must deliver on its promise immediately)
video_type — bold-claim, pattern-interrupt, story-open, result-tease, question, cold-open, or contrarian
key_takeaway — The single most important takeaway the video delivers
compelling_moment — The most surprising or emotionally compelling thing in the video

What you get

Complete hook with spoken script, visual direction, text overlays, and transition

Ask it like this

write a hook
video intro
opening for my video
first 30 seconds
retention hook
stop the scroll
viewers are leaving in the first minute
YouTube hook