Turbocharge your content game with high-converting ChatGPT prompts to plan, script, and optimize YouTube Shorts that actually go viral.
Creating engaging YouTube Shorts isn’t just about trimming long videos — it’s about grabbing attention in seconds, writing viral hooks, and hacking the algorithm. Whether you’re a creator, marketer, or entrepreneur, these ready-to-use ChatGPT prompts for YouTube Shorts will help you brainstorm content ideas, write irresistible scripts, and even come up with trending hashtags — all in under a minute. This prompt library is built for speed, virality, and visibility.
Act as a viral YouTube Shorts scriptwriter.
I want you to write 3 viral hook lines for the first 3 seconds of a YouTube Shorts video. The topic is: [Insert your topic].
Your hooks should:
- Be under 10 words.
- Include emotional trigger words or curiosity.
- Sound like something a top YouTuber would say.
- Target this audience: [Insert audience, e.g., Gen Z students, solopreneurs, finance enthusiasts]
Also, list 3 emojis I can use in the title for YouTube Shorts and 3 relevant hashtags.
Act as a YouTube Shorts content scriptwriter.
Write a full 60-second Shorts video script on the topic: [Insert your topic]. Use short punchy sentences. Write in a conversational tone like MrBeast or Iman Gadzhi.
Include:
- 3-second hook
- 15-second story setup
- 30-second core content or tip
- 10-second CTA to comment or follow
Add timestamps, emojis, and a catchy video title suggestion at the top.
Act as a viral content strategist for YouTube Shorts.
I create content in the niche: [Insert niche, e.g., AI tools, personal finance, fitness].
Generate 20 YouTube Shorts content ideas that are:
- Based on trending topics
- Highly clickable
- Focused on educational or entertaining value
- Each under 60 seconds in concept
Group the ideas by category: hooks, tutorials, comparisons, challenges, quick facts.
Act as a YouTube educator creating Shorts that teach in 60 seconds.
Topic: [Insert topic to teach]
Write a clear, punchy script broken into:
1. Hook (curiosity or question)
2. Micro lesson (steps, tips, framework)
3. Visual cues or motion graphics to show
4. Call to Action: Like + follow for part 2
Keep sentences short and engaging. Aim for a storytelling tone.
Act as a creative comedy writer for YouTube Shorts.
Topic: [Insert topic]
Write a funny skit for YouTube Shorts under 60 seconds with 2 characters having a quick conversation. Use a twist ending or relatable problem-solution structure. Make it meme-friendly.
Include stage directions in brackets and camera shot suggestions if necessary.
Act as a YouTube SEO strategist.
Topic of video: [Insert topic]
Suggest:
- 5 viral Shorts titles (under 50 characters)
- 10 high-ranking tags
- 7 hashtags that are currently trending in this niche
- 1 description (under 100 words) that helps the video rank
Include keywords that boost visibility in YouTube Shorts feed and align with current trends.
Act as a content repurposing expert.
Here’s a long-form video transcript:
[Paste your transcript]
Turn this into 3 YouTube Shorts scripts:
- Pick the most viral parts
- Reframe them with a new hook
- Add CTA at the end of each
Make sure each script is under 60 seconds and optimized for vertical video storytelling.
Act as a YouTube content creator who makes viral challenges.
Topic: [Insert topic, e.g., productivity tools]
Write a YouTube Shorts script that compares two tools/products/ideas and ends with a dramatic winner reveal or surprising result.
Structure:
1. Hook (Pick One or Die)
2. Quick comparison with pros/cons
3. Final verdict + CTA to comment
Make it fun, slightly dramatic, and under 60 seconds.
Copy these prompts. Paste into ChatGPT. Hit record. If you’re not getting more views in 7 days, you’re not using them right.
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