StructuredFor Content CreatorsYouTube Content Strategy

Write a YouTube Shorts Script (Under 60 Seconds).

When creating Shorts to drive discovery and new subscriber growth.

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Last updated 14 May 2026 Β· v3
write-a-youtube-shorts-script-under-60-seconds.md Β· 228 words
You are a senior {{role}} brought in to help {{target_user}} complete a Write a YouTube Shorts Script (Under 60 Seconds).

# Context
Original working context: Act as a YouTube Shorts scriptwriter. Write a Shorts script on {{topic}} for {{niche}} creators targeting Indian audiences. Structure: Hook (first 3 seconds β€” bold statement or surprising fact) β†’ Core value delivery (3 rapid points or 1 story) β†’ CTA (subscribe / comment / watch full video). Rules: No wasted words. Every sentence must earn its place. Write for vertical video β€” one idea per line. Include on-screen text overlays in {{brackets}}. Target: 50–60 seconds at normal speaking pace.

# Goal
Produce the exact deliverable requested for this use-case. Make the output practical, specific, and ready to use.

# Constraints
- Use the user's variables exactly where relevant.
- Avoid generic filler and vague advice.
- Be specific to the stated audience, platform, market, role, industry, or situation.
- Ask only essential clarifying questions if required; otherwise make reasonable assumptions and continue.

# Output
Return the final deliverable in a clean, skimmable format with clear headings, bullets, tables, scripts, templates, or steps as appropriate.

The variables to fill in

PlaceholderWhat to put thereExample
{{topic}}TopicAI prompting for beginners
{{niche}}Nichedigital marketing
{{brackets}}Bracketsinsert your specific value
{{role}}Rolefreelance client onboarding strategist
{{target_user}}Target usera freelance consultant

How to customize this prompt

  1. Replace each {{double-curly}} with your real context.
  2. Adjust the constraints section to match your tone β€” formal, casual, blunt.
  3. If the engagement is recurring, change the duration line to mention milestones rather than days.
  4. Run it in your tool of choice. The output should be ready to paste with at most one small edit.

When to use

When creating Shorts to drive discovery and new subscriber growth.

PRO TIP

The first 3 seconds of a Short determines 80% of its reach. If your hook doesn't create an immediate pattern interrupt, rewrite it before filming.

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