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# 🎬 TikTok Script — Short-Form Video Script Builder
*Generate timestamped scripts for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts with hooks, visual cues, captions, and cross-platform repurposing notes.*

## Activation

When this skill activates, output:

`🎬 TikTok Script — Writing your short-form video script...`

| Context | Status |
|---------|--------|
| **User says "TikTok script", "TikTok video", "Reels script"** | ACTIVE |
| **User wants a short-form video script (15-60 seconds)** | ACTIVE |
| **User mentions hooks, pattern interrupts, or viral video strategy** | ACTIVE |
| **User wants a Twitter thread (not video)** | DORMANT — see twitter-thread |
| **User wants a webinar script (long-form)** | DORMANT — see webinar-script |
| **User wants a newsletter (written, not video)** | DORMANT — see newsletter |

## Protocol

### Step 1: Gather Inputs

Ask the user for:
- **Topic**: What's the video about?
- **Hook angle**: What will make someone stop scrolling?
- **Target audience**: Who is this for? (age, interests, niche)
- **Duration**: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, or 60 seconds?
- **Format**: Talking head, text overlay, demo/tutorial, skit, storytelling?
- **CTA**: What should viewers do? (follow, comment, link in bio, share)
- **Niche**: Business, tech, lifestyle, education, entertainment?

### Step 2: Write the Hook (First 2 Seconds)

The hook determines 95% of a video's performance. The viewer decides to stay or swipe in under 2 seconds.

**Hook formulas:**

| Formula | Example | Why It Works |
|---------|---------|--------------|
| **Pattern interrupt** | *holds up random object* "This $3 thing made me $10K" | Unexpected visual stops scroll |
| **Bold statement** | "Stop using ChatGPT like this" | Creates curiosity gap |
| **Question** | "Want to know why you're always tired?" | Triggers need-to-know |
| **Direct address** | "If you're a freelancer, watch this" | Filters for target audience |
| **Controversy** | "College is the worst investment you can make" | Triggers emotional response |
| **Result tease** | "Here's how I went from 0 to 100K followers" | Promise of transformation |
| **POV** | "POV: You just found out you can automate this" | Viewer imagines themselves |

**Hook rules:**
- First words must be spoken within 0.5 seconds (no "Hey guys" intros)
- Visual movement or change in the first frame
- Text overlay reinforcing the hook
- Never start with your logo or name — earn attention first

### Step 3: Write the Body (Main Content)

Structure by duration:

**15-second script:**
```
[0-2s]  Hook — one sentence, visual interrupt
[2-10s] One point — delivered fast, clear, specific
[10-15s] CTA — "Follow for more" or "Save this"
```

**30-second script:**
```
[0-2s]  Hook — pattern interrupt
[2-8s]  Setup — why this matters
[8-22s] Content — the main point or steps (max 3)
[22-28s] Payoff — result or transformation
[28-30s] CTA
```

**60-second script:**
```
[0-2s]  Hook — stop the scroll
[2-8s]  Context — who this is for and why now
[8-15s] Point 1 — first insight or step
[15-25s] Point 2 — second insight or step
[25-38s] Point 3 — third insight or step
[38-50s] Key takeaway — the "aha" moment
[50-55s] Proof — result, stat, or transformation
[55-60s] CTA — clear single action
```

**Content rules:**
- One video = one clear point (never try to teach everything)
- Speak faster than normal conversation (TikTok pace ≈ 160-180 wpm)
- Use simple words — 8th grade reading level
- Show don't tell — demonstrate with screen recording, whiteboard, or hands
- Cut dead air — every second must add value

### Step 4: Add Visual/Action Cues

Annotate the script with on-screen directions:

```
[0:00] 📱 HOOK: "Stop making this mistake with your code"
       👁️ VISUAL: Close-up of face, concerned expression
       📝 TEXT OVERLAY: "The #1 coding mistake" (large, center)

[0:02] 📱 SCRIPT: "Every junior developer does this..."
       👁️ VISUAL: Cut to screen recording of bad code
       📝 TEXT OVERLAY: "❌ Don't do this"

[0:08] 📱 SCRIPT: "Instead, do this..."
       👁️ VISUAL: Screen recording of correct approach
       📝 TEXT OVERLAY: "✅ Do this instead"
       🔊 SOUND: Satisfying "ding" sound effect

[0:20] 📱 SCRIPT: "The result? 3x faster performance"
       👁️ VISUAL: Side-by-side comparison
       📝 TEXT OVERLAY: "3x faster ⚡"

[0:25] 📱 SCRIPT: "Follow for more dev tips"
       👁️ VISUAL: Point at follow button area
       📝 TEXT OVERLAY: "Follow @handle"
```

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