hook-writing

Generate YouTube video hooks for the first 30 seconds.

131|30|Updated Feb 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/TheCraigHewitt/skills --skill hook-writing-thecraighewitt
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: hook-writing
Source: https://github.com/TheCraigHewitt/skills/tree/main/youtube/hook-writing
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/TheCraigHewitt/skills --skill hook-writing-thecraighewitt

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Craft compelling YouTube hooks that dramatically improve early retention by aligning the opening with the video's title and audience expectations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Generate fast, high-energy hooks tailored to different genres and audience personas.
  • Ensure multi-channel alignment by coordinating spoken content, visuals, and on-screen text in the first 30 seconds.
  • Provide a structured hook framework (Context Lean-In → Scroll-Stop → Contrarian Snapback) to guide long-form video pacing.

Quick Start

Provide the video title and basic details, and the hook-writing skill will generate the first-30-seconds hook.

Frequently Asked Questions about hook-writing

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I write a YouTube hook that keeps viewers watching past the first 30 seconds?

To write a YouTube hook that improves early retention, align your video opening with the title and audience expectations. Use a structured framework coordinating spoken content, visuals, and on-screen text to capture attention immediately.

What is the best way to structure a video opening for long-form YouTube content?

The best way to structure a video opening is using a three-part hook framework: Context Lean-In, Scroll-Stop, and Contrarian Snapback. This structure guides long-form pacing and ensures multi-channel alignment of audio, visuals, and text.

How do I generate a script hook tailored to my video genre and audience?

Generate a script hook by providing your video title and basic details. The system creates fast, high-energy openings tailored to different genres and specific audience personas to maximize early viewer engagement.

Can I use this hook-writing approach for different YouTube genres and audiences?

Yes, this hook-writing approach applies to video openings across all genres and audiences. It generates tailored, high-energy hooks by focusing on audience expectations and multi-channel alignment within the first 30 seconds.

Why does my YouTube video lose viewers in the first 30 seconds?

Your YouTube video loses viewers because the opening hook lacks alignment with the title and audience expectations. Fix early retention by coordinating spoken content with visuals and applying a structured Context Lean-In to Contrarian Snapback framework.

What do I need to start generating video hooks for audience engagement?

To start generating video hooks for audience engagement, you need a YAML frontmatter with name and description, plus a Markdown body for activation instructions. Simply provide your video title and basic details to get the first-30-seconds hook.