hook-writing

Generate psychologically-driven hooks for ads and social content.

147|27|Updated Mar 17, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/motion-team/creative-strategy-skills --skill hook-writing-motion-team
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Skill: hook-writing
Source: https://github.com/motion-team/creative-strategy-skills/tree/main/hook-writing
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/motion-team/creative-strategy-skills --skill hook-writing-motion-team

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Streamlines the creation of attention-grabbing hooks by generating psychologically-driven openings for ads and social content, helping creators stop scrolling and convert viewers.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Writes opening lines, scroll-stoppers, and attention-grabbers for video formats (TikTok, Reels) and text formats (captions, headlines).
  • Accepts inputs such as product, pain or desire, persona, awareness stage, format, and quantity, then returns a diverse set of hook options.
  • Provides outputs aligned with the 5 awareness stages and the 8 psychological trigger categories, ready to deploy in campaigns and creative testing.

Quick Start

Provide product, pain or desire, persona, awareness stage, format, and quantity, then request hooks.

Frequently Asked Questions about hook-writing

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I write hooks that stop the scroll for social media ads?

To write scroll-stopping hooks, generate psychologically-driven opening lines by providing your product, target persona, pain or desire, awareness stage, and output format. This produces high-converting hooks for paid ads and social content.

Can I generate video hooks for different awareness stages?

Yes, you can generate video hooks for different awareness stages. By inputting the specific awareness stage, the output aligns with psychological triggers across five stages to match viewer intent for TikTok or Reels formats.

What inputs do I need to generate attention-grabbing hooks?

You need to provide the product, pain or desire, persona, awareness stage, format, and quantity. Supplying these inputs ensures the output is a complete, diverse set of hooks ready for creative testing.

Does this approach work for text formats like headlines and captions?

Yes, this approach works for text formats like headlines and captions. The generated hooks apply to both video and text, providing attention-grabbing opening lines for campaigns across various social media platforms.

What's the best way to create opening lines for paid advertising?

The best way to create opening lines for paid advertising is to map your product brief to psychological trigger categories. This method yields diverse, high-converting options tailored to your audience's awareness stage.

Why do my social media hooks fail to convert viewers?

Social media hooks fail to convert when they lack psychological alignment with the audience's awareness stage. Applying targeted psychological triggers to your opening lines ensures the hooks stop scrolling and drive conversions.