script-writer-skill

Write video and podcast scripts with hooks, retention structures, and CTAs for TikTok, YouTube, and podcasts.

39|4|Updated Apr 13, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/firatcand/founder-skills --skill script-writer-skill-firatcand
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: script-writer-skill
Source: https://github.com/firatcand/founder-skills/tree/main/script-writer-skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/firatcand/founder-skills --skill script-writer-skill-firatcand

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve? Writing scripts for spoken delivery is different from writing for readers — hooks must land in 3 seconds, retention devices must be embedded throughout, and CTAs must match platform algorithms. This Skill produces production-ready video and podcast scripts structured for each platform's retention dynamics. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Platform-Specific Structures: Provides distinct script templates for short-form (TikTok, Reels, Shorts), YouTube long-form, and podcast episodes, each with timed beats and segment logic. - Hook and Retention Engineering: Applies hook types (contrarian claim, curiosity gap, pattern interrupt) and retention devices (open loops, pattern breaks, resets) based on algorithmic data points. - Flexible Scripting Levels: Outputs word-for-word, hybrid, or beat-sheet formats with performance cues, text overlay suggestions, and production notes. - Use Case: A founder asks for a 45-second TikTok script explaining their product's key insight. The Skill delivers a hybrid script with a contrarian hook, three proof beats, a soft CTA, overlay text suggestions, and loop-ending analysis. ## Quick Start Write a 60-second TikTok script about why most SaaS pricing pages fail, targeting startup founders, with a provocative hook and a follow CTA.

Frequently Asked Questions about script-writer-skill

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I write a TikTok script that keeps viewers watching?▼

Structure the script with a hook in the first 3 seconds, 2-4 compressed proof beats, a payoff that reframes the viewer's thinking, and a soft CTA in the final 3-5 seconds. Add pattern breaks every 1-3 seconds and one or two open loops to sustain retention.

What is the difference between word-for-word, hybrid, and beat sheet scripts?▼

Word-for-word scripts every line with delivery cues, suiting teleprompter use and announcements. Hybrid scripts lock key lines like hooks and CTAs while leaving talking points as bullets. Beat sheets describe actions and emotional arcs without dialogue, best for UGC-style content.

How long should a YouTube video script be for good retention?▼

YouTube long-form scripts typically target 8-20 minutes with a cold open under 15 seconds, a promise by 45 seconds, and three content sections of 2-4 minutes each. Aim for 70% retention at the 30-second mark and include chapter markers to boost watch time.

Can this Skill write podcast episode scripts?▼

Yes, it structures podcast episodes of 20-60 minutes with a cold open, segmented discussion blocks, verbal transition cues, and host-read CTAs placed after natural content beats. Scripts are written for the ear with short sentences and explicit signposting.

When should I use a beat sheet instead of a full script?▼

Use a beat sheet for UGC-style and testimonial content where natural, unpolished delivery matters more than precise wording. It defines story beats, key lines, and emotional arc while leaving room for spontaneous performance on camera.