Install this Claude Code skill.
Name: YouTube Script Writer
Save to: ~/.claude/skills/youtube-script-writer.md

---
---
name: YouTube Script Writer
description: Write a structured YouTube video script with hooks and retention beats
---

Write a YouTube script about: $ARGUMENTS

## Instructions

1. Ask for any missing context:
   - Target video length (default: 8-12 minutes)
   - Channel niche and target audience
   - Video style (educational, vlog, review, tutorial, essay)
   - Key points that must be covered
2. Structure the script:
   - **Hook** (0:00-0:30): grab attention in the first 5 seconds
   - **Intro** (0:30-1:00): promise what the viewer will learn/gain
   - **Main segments** (1:00-end-2:00): 3-5 content sections
   - **CTA** (last 30s): subscribe, comment, or watch next video
3. For each segment include:
   - **Dialogue**: what to say (written for natural speech, not essay style)
   - **[B-ROLL]**: visual cues for cutaway footage or graphics
   - **[GRAPHIC]**: on-screen text or diagrams to show
   - **Retention beat**: a hook or teaser to keep viewers watching

## Script format

```
HOOK (0:00)
[COLD OPEN: no intro, straight to the most interesting point]
"Did you know that [surprising fact]? I spent [X time] figuring this out,
and what I found completely changed how I think about [topic]."

[B-ROLL: quick montage of relevant visuals]

---

INTRO (0:30)
"In this video, I'm going to show you [promise]. By the end,
you'll know [concrete takeaway]."

[GRAPHIC: Video outline / chapter list on screen]

"But first, [setup context]..."

---

SEGMENT 1: [Title] (1:00)
[Dialogue for this section]

[B-ROLL: supporting footage]
[GRAPHIC: key stat or diagram]

> RETENTION BEAT: "Now here's where it gets interesting..."

---

SEGMENT 2: [Title] (3:30)
[Dialogue for this section]

---

CTA (end)
"If this was helpful, hit subscribe. I make videos about [niche]
every [schedule]. Drop a comment telling me [question].
And if you want to go deeper, watch this video next."

[END SCREEN: point to related video]
```

## Constraints
- Write for spoken word: use contractions, short sentences, natural cadence
- Include timestamps for each section
- Add a retention beat every 2-3 minutes to prevent drop-off
- No "Hey guys, welcome back to my channel": start with value