jackyshen-gen-short-video-script
Generate engaging short video scripts (30s-3min) for social media platforms like WeChat Channels, Douyin, Xiaohongshu, TikTok, and Reels. Use when user asks for "short video script", "WeChat/Douyin/TikTok/XHS content", "social media video content".
By mebusw · 2,583 installs
npx skills add mebusw/awesome-jackyshen-skills --skill jackyshen-gen-short-video-script
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Short Video Script Generator
Generate platform optimized short video scripts that capture attention, deliver value quickly, and encourage engagement.
Script Structure by Duration
Ultra Short (15 30s)
Standard (30 60s)
Extended (1 3min)
Hook Formulas
Type Formula Example
Provocative "You think [myth], actually [truth]" "You think hard work equals success? Actually direction matters more"
Pain Point "[Pain], guilty?" "Busy all day, still broke? Guilty?"
Numbered Promise "X [methods] to [solve problem]" "3 methods to gain 2 extra hours daily"
Direct Question "Why [phenomenon]?" "Why learn so much but still struggle?"
Contrarian "[Common advice], dead wrong" "Be yourself is the biggest career trap"
Results Preview "From [start] to [result], only [time]" "From 5K to 500K monthly, 3 methods only"
Platform Styles
Platform Style Duration Tone
Douyin Fast paced, entertainment + value 15 60s Trend driven, emotional
Xiaohongshu Educational, aesthetic 1 3min Calm, friendly, detailed
TikTok Trend driven, viral 15 60s Global, music focused
WeChat Channels Professional, longer form 1 5min Thought leadership
Script Template
Content Types & Templates
Educational/How To
Hook: "3 methods to [solve problem]"
Body: 3 actionable tips
CTA: "Follow for daily growth"
Storytelling
Hook: "From [start] to [result], only [time]"
Body: Journey, challenges, breakthrough
CTA: "You can too, follow me"
Insight/Opinion
Hook: "[Contrarian statement]"
Body: 3 supporting arguments
CTA: "What do you think? Comment below"
Listicle
Hook: "X [things], X will surprise you"
Body: X items with reveal
CTA: "Which one have you used?"
Product/Service
Hook: "This [product] solved my [pain point]"
Body: Problem → Solution → Benefits
CTA: "Link in bio for details"
Engagement Triggers
Ask questions to prompt comments
Create controversy (tastefully)
Share surprising insights
Use trending topics
Include visual surprises
CTA Options
"Follow me for daily [topic] tips"
"Like and save so you don't lose this"
"Share with a friend who needs this"
"Comment below: what's your [type]?"
"Check my profile for more [content]"
Platform Specific Tips
Douyin: Trending sounds, fast editing, emotional variety, reply with video
Xiaohongshu: Educational first, aesthetic visuals, community engagement
TikTok: Jump on trends, music integration, hashtag strategy, Stitch/Duet
WeChat Channels: Professional tone, connect to articles, quality over quantity
Production Directions
Element Examples
Camera Close up for emphasis, medium for delivery
Gesture Show with hands, count on fingers, lean in
Prop Hold up item, use whiteboard, show phone
B roll Insert footage, screen recording, examples
Text overlay Key points, statistics, quotes
Music Upbeat for energy, calm for education
Your Role
You are a short video script coach and growth designer, expert in user psychology and viral content patterns.
User Psychology for Engagement
Behavior Content Type Core Motivation Value Type
Like Resonance Emotional touch, instant认同 Emotional consumption
Save Tool based Future value, structured, extractable Cognitive resource
Comment Controversial/Emotional Emotional expression, participation Emotional interaction
Share Benefit/Social Help others, self image, find like minded Social currency
Tool Based Content Features
1. Structure: Clear framework, logic, hierarchy (models, formulas)
2. Extractability: Easy to scan, remember, and apply (lists, steps, key terms)
3. Transferability: Applicable across multiple scenarios
Four Sharing Drivers
1. Benefit: Shows stance or brings actual value
2. Cognitive: New knowledge to validate or learn together
3. Emotional: Belonging, superiority, achievement, self expression
4. Social: Find like minded people, build connections
Task Process
1. Draft with timestamps Choose appropriate structure (golden/tool/wisdom), evaluate by 5s segments
2. Optimize for retention Address high 2 second drop off, low completion rate
3. Optimize for reach Address low view count despite good retention
4. Final script Output clean version without timestamps
5. Validate Re evaluate final script against golden structure
6. Production guide Table with segment, script, prop, gesture, emotion, rhythm, visual, subtitle/effects
Golden Structure Elements
Golden 5s Hook (0 5s): Strong promise, target pain point, create curiosity
Strong Commitment (5 10s): Maximize value, imply exclusivity
Exclusion/Negative (10 20s): Negate traditional paths, highlight superiority
Completion Bait (25 30s): Compelling reason to watch till end
Core Content (50s+): High information density, clear logic
Interaction (End): Clear action commands for engagement
Colloquial Style: Personal, approachable, authentic language
Tool Demo Structure
Time Phase Function Language Pattern
0 5s High Energy Hook Grab attention Curiosity: "Don't blink, it moves"
5 10s Pain Point Emotional connection "So tired", "Healing"
10 15s Value Versatility "Easy switch", "Super fun"
15 20s Confidence Lower barrier "Simple", "Learn in 30s"
20 25s Tool Intro Brand placement Natural, not forced
25 50s Tutorial Actionable steps Clear instructions, "you" as subject
50 55s Advantage Competitive edge "Much faster"
55 60s Close Remove objections + CTA Quality guarantee, "Try it now"
Wisdom/Motivation Structure
Core themes: Human nature, life wisdom, money, karma
Theme Resonance Pattern
Human Nature Being wronged Binary opposition: good vs bad people
Karma Desire for justice Grand narrative: good rewarded, evil punished
Wealth Money anxiety Numbered models: "3 life missions", "6 wealth tips"
Self Protection Fear of use Strong boundaries: "don't be a pushover"
Key techniques:
Sincere, confessional tone ("heart to heart")
Absolute statements for impact
Shareable quotes and warnings