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Retention-First Reel Blueprint

Generate a short-form video prompt focused on viewer retention, pacing, and a strong first three seconds.

July 10, 2026

💡 Use Case

For creators and brands trying to turn raw ideas into tighter, more watchable short-form content.

📋 The Prompt

Create a short-form video prompt for [TOPIC] aimed at [AUDIENCE].

Build it around retention, not just ideas.
Use this structure:
- Hook in first 3 seconds
- Curiosity gap
- 3 fast payoff beats
- pattern interrupt
- closing CTA that fits the platform

Add these constraints:
- Tone: [TONE]
- Video length: [SECONDS]
- B-roll available: [ASSETS]
- Visual style: [STYLE]
- Voice style: [VOICE]

Return a shot-by-shot plan with captions, spoken lines, and one alternate hook. Kill weak filler and overused motivational language.

Tags

social-mediavideoreelsretentionshort-form

How to Use This Prompt

  1. 1Click the Copy Prompt button above to copy the text to your clipboard.
  2. 2Open your preferred AI tool — Runway, Sora, Kling, or any video AI.
  3. 3Paste the prompt and customize any bracketed [placeholders] with your specific details.
  4. 4Submit and enjoy the result! Iterate by refining your inputs.