script-structure

Name: script-structure
Availability: InStock
Author: jlsiles

Organize and write YouTube scripts with retention-focused structures and frameworks.

Updated Apr 11, 2026

Search Tags:#frameworks #youtube #retention #script-writing #hook-writing #video-structure

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npx skills add https://github.com/Jlsiles/Craig---Skills --skill script-structure

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Skill: script-structure
Source: https://github.com/Jlsiles/Craig---Skills/tree/main/youtube/script-structure
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Jlsiles/Craig---Skills --skill script-structure

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps creators plan and write YouTube scripts that maximize viewer retention by structuring content, pacing, and retention beats from hook to payoff.

Core Features & Use Cases

Retention-focused frameworks: Provides frameworks like Problem-Solution, Story, Listicle, and Contrarian takes to structure videos.
Retention toolkit: Includes tips for hooks, transitions, and pacing to keep viewers engaged across segments.
Process and format guidance: Offers a step-by-step process and a script format template to ensure consistency across videos.

Quick Start

Provide a video topic and target length, and I will output a complete script structure with sections, hooks, and retention beats.

Frequently Asked Questions about script-structure

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

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How do I write a YouTube script structure for maximum viewer retention?▼

To write a YouTube script for retention, organize content using frameworks like Problem-Solution, Story, Listicle, or Contrarian takes. Apply pacing, hooks, and retention beats to guide viewers from the intro hook to the final payoff.

What is the best way to structure a long educational video script?▼

The best way to structure a long educational video script is to apply process and format guidance with defined sections. Use a step-by-step script format template to ensure consistent pacing and retention beats across any video length.

How do you write a hook for a YouTube video?▼

To write a hook for a YouTube video, use a dedicated retention toolkit that provides tips for opening hooks and transitions. This keeps viewers engaged across segments by establishing pacing and retention beats immediately.

Does this script-writing approach work for storytelling videos and tutorials?▼

Yes, this script-writing approach works for storytelling videos, tutorials, and educational content. It applies retention-focused frameworks like Story and Problem-Solution to guide pacing and sectioning for any video length.

When should I use the contrarian framework in video script-writing?▼

Use the contrarian framework in video script-writing when you want to challenge conventional thinking and sustain viewer curiosity. This retention-focused structure helps maintain engagement by presenting opposing viewpoints.

What are the limitations of using fixed frameworks for video structure?▼

Fixed video structure frameworks provide consistency but require manual pacing adjustments for different lengths. You must actively apply the retention toolkit for hooks and transitions to prevent the script format from feeling rigid.