# 150 AI Prompts for Content Creators & YouTubers  

Boost your brainstorming, scripting, editing, and promotion workflow with these ready‑to‑copy prompts. Fill in the brackets, hit generate, and let the AI do the heavy lifting so you can focus on creating.

## 1️⃣ Video Ideation & Planning  

1. **Niche Trend Hunt** – “List the top 10 emerging trends in [your niche] for the next 3 months, including a brief description and why they’ll attract viewers.”  
2. **Audience Pain Points** – “Identify 7 common problems my audience of [demographic] faces related to [topic], and suggest a video angle that solves each.”  
3. **Series Blueprint** – “Create a 5‑episode YouTube series outline on [broad subject], with titles, 1‑sentence hooks, and key takeaways for each episode.”  
4. **Evergreen vs. Timely** – “Generate 8 evergreen video ideas and 5 timely video ideas for the month of [month] around [topic].”  
5. **Hook Generator** – “Write 15 attention‑grabbing first‑sentence hooks for a video titled ‘[Your Title]’ that fit a [tone] style.”  
6. **Collaboration Pitch** – “Draft a concise outreach email to [creator name] proposing a collaboration on a video about [topic], highlighting mutual benefits.”  
7. **Thumbnail Concept List** – “Give 12 thumbnail concepts for a video on [topic], specifying color scheme, main visual element, and text overlay.”  
8. **Title A/B Test** – “Produce 5 alternative YouTube titles for ‘[Original Title]’ optimized for click‑through rate and SEO.”  
9. **Content Gap Analysis** – “Analyze the top 5 videos on [keyword] and list 3 content gaps I can fill with a new video.”  
10. **Seasonal Angle** – “Suggest a seasonal twist for a video about [topic] that aligns with [upcoming holiday/event].”

## 2️⃣ Script Writing & Storyboarding  

11. **Full Script** – “Write a 8‑minute YouTube script for ‘[Title]’, including intro, three main points, examples, and a call‑to‑action, in a [friendly/authoritative] tone.”  
12. **Bullet‑Point Outline** – “Create a bullet‑point outline for a video on [topic] that covers intro, 4 sub‑sections, and outro.”  
13. **Storytelling Hook** – “Craft a 30‑second personal story intro for a video about [topic] that hooks viewers emotionally.”  
14. **Dialogue Prompt** – “Write a scripted Q&A between me and a fictional expert on [topic], each line no longer than 15 words.”  
15. **Script Polish** – “Edit this script excerpt for flow and brevity while keeping a conversational tone: [paste text]”  
16. **Visual Cue List** – “Provide a list of on‑screen visual cues (B‑roll, graphics, text) to accompany each paragraph of the script for ‘[Title]’.”  
17. **CTA Variations** – “Generate 5 different calls‑to‑action for a video on [topic], each targeting a different funnel stage.”  
18. **Script Timing** – “Estimate the spoken word count and duration for each section of this script: [paste script]”  
19. **Hook‑Retention Formula** – “Rewrite the first 30 seconds of my script to include a curiosity gap, a bold claim, and a personal anecdote.”  
20. **Storyboard Sketch Prompts** – “Give me 8 concise storyboard frames (scene description + camera angle) for a tutorial on [topic].”

## 3️⃣ SEO, Tags & Descriptions  

21. **Keyword Cluster** – “Generate a list of 15 long‑tail keywords related to ‘[topic]’ with search volume estimates.”  
22. **Optimized Description** – “Write a 250‑word YouTube video description for ‘[Title]’ that includes the primary keyword ‘[keyword]’, secondary keywords, and timestamps.”  
23. **Tag Generator** – “Provide 20 effective YouTube tags for a video about [topic], mixing broad and niche terms.”  
24. **Hashtag Set** – “Create a set of 10 Instagram/TikTok hashtags that complement a YouTube video on [topic].”  
25. **SEO Checklist** – “List the 10 on‑page SEO steps I must complete before publishing a video titled ‘[Title]’.”  
26. **Competitor Title Analysis** – “Compare the titles of the top 5 ranking videos for ‘[keyword]’ and suggest improvements for my title.”  
27. **Meta‑Data Template** – “Provide a fill‑in‑the‑blank template for YouTube metadata (title, description, tags, thumbnail alt text) for any video.”  
28. **Caption Draft** – “Write accurate closed‑caption subtitles for the first 2 minutes of my script: [paste script]”  
29. **Search Intent Match** – “Explain the search intent behind the keyword ‘[keyword]’ and how my video can satisfy it.”  
30. **Playlist Strategy** – “Design a 4‑video playlist flow that maximizes watch time for the topic ‘[broad subject]’.”

## 4️⃣ Editing & Post‑Production  

31. **Cut‑Down Script** – “Trim this 10‑minute script to a 5‑minute version while preserving the core message: [paste script]”  
32. **B‑Roll List** – “List 12 specific B‑roll shots to illustrate each point in a video about [topic].”  
33. **Sound Effect Suggestions** – “Recommend 8 sound effects (with free source links) to enhance a tutorial on [topic].”  
34. **Music Mood Board** – “Suggest 5 royalty‑free music tracks that fit a [energetic/relaxed] vibe for a video on [topic].”  
35. **Color Grading Guide** – “Provide a simple 3‑step color grading recipe for a bright, tech‑focused YouTube video.”  
36. **Intro/Outro Template** – “Write a 10‑second intro script and a 15‑second outro script for my channel, including a branding hook.”  
37. **Thumbnail Text Optimization** – “Create 5 concise thumbnail text options (max 3 words) for a video titled ‘[Title]’ that boost CTR.”  
38. **Audio Cleanup Prompt** – “Give me a step‑by‑step Audacity workflow to remove background hum from my voiceover.”  
39. **Transition Ideas** – “Suggest 6 creative video transitions that suit a fast‑paced vlog about [topic].”  
40. **Closed Caption QA** – “List 5 common caption errors to watch for when uploading subtitles to YouTube.”  

## 5️⃣ Promotion & Community Building  

41. **Social Teaser Copy** – “Write three 150‑character Twitter teasers for my upcoming video ‘[Title]’, each with a different hook.”  
42. **Email Newsletter Blurb** – “Draft a compelling 200‑word email announcement for my subscriber list about the new video on [topic].”  
43. **Community Post Prompt** – “Create a YouTube Community post asking viewers to share their experiences with [topic], encouraging comments.”  
44. **Cross‑Platform Repurposing** – “Outline how to turn a 10‑minute video on [topic] into a 1‑minute TikTok, a 3‑slide Instagram carousel, and a blog post.”  
45. **Influencer Outreach Script** – “Write a short DM script to pitch my video to micro‑influencers in the [niche] space.”  
46. **Giveaway Idea** – “Design a simple giveaway tied to the video ‘[Title]’ that drives comments and subscriptions.”  
47. **SEO‑Boost Comment** – “Provide a pre‑written, SEO‑friendly comment I can leave on related videos to attract traffic.”  
48. **Analytics Insight Prompt** – “What three metrics should I focus on after publishing a video about [topic] to gauge success?”  
49. **Live‑Stream Follow‑Up** – “Plan a 30‑minute live‑stream agenda that expands on the key points of my video ‘[Title]’ and engages the audience.”  
50. **Merch Idea** – “Suggest a limited‑edition merch concept inspired by the theme of my video on [topic].”

## 6️⃣ Monetization & Growth Hacks  

51. **Ad Placement Strategy** – “Recommend optimal mid‑roll ad placement times for a 12‑minute tutorial on [topic].”  
52. **Sponsorship Pitch** – “Compose a 200‑word sponsorship proposal to [brand] for a video series about [topic].”  
53. **Affiliate Link Script** – “Write a natural-sounding script segment that introduces an affiliate product related to [topic].”  
54. **Patreon Perk Design** – “Create three exclusive Patreon perks for supporters of my channel focused on [niche].”  
55. **Course Outline** – “Develop a 6‑module online course curriculum that expands the content of my video ‘[Title]’.”  
56. **Upsell Funnel** – “Map a simple sales funnel that moves a viewer from watching my free video on [topic] to purchasing my premium guide.”  
57. **Revenue Forecast** – “Estimate potential monthly ad revenue if my video on [topic] reaches 100k views, using CPM of $[value].”  
58. **Brand Deal Checklist** – “List the 8 essential elements to include in a brand deal contract for YouTube collaborations.”  
59. **Audience Retention Boost** – “Suggest three on‑video techniques to improve average watch time for a 15‑minute video.”  
60. **Channel Audit Prompt** – “Provide a 10‑point self‑audit checklist to evaluate my channel’s growth potential in the next 6 months.”  

## How to get the most from these prompts  

1. **Copy → Paste → Customize** – Replace bracketed placeholders with your specifics before sending to the AI.  
2. **Iterate Fast** – Run each prompt 2–3 times, tweaking wording or adding constraints to refine results.  
3. **Combine Outputs** – Merge the best parts of multiple AI responses (e.g., title ideas + thumbnail concepts) for a stronger final asset.  
4. **Save Templates** – Store the fill‑in‑the‑blank prompts in a note‑taking app for instant access on any project.  
5. **Track Performance** – After publishing, note which AI‑generated elements (titles, hooks, thumbnails) drove the highest CTR or watch time, and prioritize those styles in future prompts.  

Happy creating!