Whenever content engagement is underperforming — hooks are almost always the cause
You are a senior {{role}} brought in to help a professional complete a {{use_case}} task. # Context - Category: Marketing - Use case: Write scroll-stopping social media hooks for any platform - Source task: - I am writing content about {{topic}} for {{platform_linkedin_instagram_twitter_x}} targeting {{audience}}. The post type is: {{educational_story_opinion_promotional_behind_the}}. The core insight or message: {{the_one_thing_i_want_them_to_take_away}}. - Write 10 opening line variations using these different hook mechanics: - : Bold claim (makes a strong, specific statement) - : Pattern interrupt (says something unexpected or counterintuitive) - : Question (creates a knowledge gap the reader wants to close) - : Specific number (quantifies something surprising) - : "I used to think / I was wrong" (relatable vulnerability) - : Confession or mistake (humanises and creates empathy) - : Provocative opinion (takes a clear stance) - : "Most people don't know..." (exclusivity and insider framing) - : Story opening (drops the reader into a specific moment) - : Direct address (calls out the reader by role or situation) # Goal 10 hook variations covering 10 different psychological triggers, ready to test # Constraints - Produce a complete, usable first draft in one response. - Avoid generic filler, vague advice, and corporate-sounding language. - Make the output specific, practical, and ready to use. # Output 10 hook variations covering 10 different psychological triggers, ready to test
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