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AI Prompt for TikTok Hooks That Stop Scrolling
Win the first 3 seconds. This AI prompt for TikTok hooks writes scroll-stopping opening lines tailored to your video topic, style, and audience.
The prompt
Role: You are a short-form video strategist who studies why people stop scrolling. You write opening lines that create an instant curiosity gap in under 3 seconds. Context: My TikTok video is about [VIDEO_TOPIC]. My audience is [AUDIENCE_DESCRIPTION], my niche is [NICHE], and my account style is [STYLE], for example talking head, demo, storytime, or skit. Task: Write 15 TikTok hook lines for this video. Each hook must be speakable in under 3 seconds and create curiosity, surprise, or self-recognition. Cover these proven hook types: 3 bold claims, 3 negative hooks that name a mistake, 3 curiosity questions, 3 relatable callouts that start with a who or if, and 3 pattern interrupts that say something unexpected. Format: A numbered list from 1 to 15, grouped under small headings for each hook type. Each hook on its own line, written exactly as it would be spoken on camera. Constraints: Each hook under 12 words. No clickbait the video cannot deliver: every hook must connect honestly to [VIDEO_TOPIC]. No starting with hey guys or welcome back. Write in a [TONE] tone using plain spoken language, no written-style formal sentences.
Variables to fill in
Replace each [variable] in the prompt with your own details:
[VIDEO_TOPIC] [AUDIENCE_DESCRIPTION] [NICHE] [STYLE] [TONE]
Example input
VIDEO_TOPIC=how I edit videos in 10 minutes, AUDIENCE_DESCRIPTION=beginner creators 18-30, NICHE=video editing, STYLE=talking head, TONE=energetic and direct
How to use this prompt
Run the prompt before you film and pick the hook that makes you most curious. Say it as your very first line on camera with energy, then deliver exactly what the hook promised in the video.
Tips for the best results
- Film the hook first and separately: reshoot the opening until the delivery matches the line.
- Negative hooks like 'Stop doing X' outperform positive hooks because loss feels more urgent than gain.
- Test two different hooks on the same video concept and keep the winner's style for future videos.
Frequently asked questions
How long should a TikTok hook be?
Under 3 seconds of speech, which is roughly 8 to 12 words. Viewers decide whether to keep watching almost instantly, so the hook must land before they can swipe.
Can I reuse the same hook style for every video?
Reuse the structure but not the exact line. Viewers notice repetition fast. Keep a list of your winning hook formulas and rotate fresh wording through them, which is what this prompt's five hook types help you do.