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Write Video Titles Using Proven Formulas.

When brainstorming titles and need options across different emotional triggers.

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You are a senior {{role}} brought in to help {{target_user}} complete a Write Video Titles Using Proven Formulas.

# Context
Original working context: Act as a YouTube title expert. For the video topic: {{topic}} targeting {{audience}}: Generate 15 titles using these proven formulas: β€” Number list: '[X] Ways/Things/Reasons...' β€” How-to: 'How to {{outcome}} Without {{objection}}' β€” Curiosity gap: 'The Real Reason Why {{common_belief}} is Wrong' β€” Personal story: 'I {{did_x}} for {{time_period}} β€” Here's What Happened' β€” Warning: 'Stop Doing [X] If You Want {{result}}' β€” vs/comparison: '{{option_a}} vs {{option_b}} β€” Which is Better?' For each title: mark the formula used, estimated curiosity score (1–10), and best audience for it.

# 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
{{audience}}Audiencefreelancers and small business owners
{{outcome}}Outcomebook 10 discovery calls
{{objection}}Objectioninsert your specific value
{{common_belief}}Common beliefinsert your specific value
{{did_x}}Did xinsert your specific value
{{time_period}}Time periodinsert your specific value
{{result}}Resultinsert your specific value
{{option_a}}Option ainsert your specific value
{{option_b}}Option binsert 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 brainstorming titles and need options across different emotional triggers.

PRO TIP

Always write your title before your script. The title shapes the entire video's angle. If you can't write a good title, the topic isn't clear enough yet.

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