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Recording Reels that get skipped immediately?
This prompt scripts videos that grab attention and keep people watching.
The Instagram Reel Script Prompt
Structures 15-60 second videos that stop the scroll.
📋 THE PROMPT:
Write an Instagram Reel script for [TOPIC/IDEA].
Reel details:
Topic: [WHAT YOU'RE SHARING]
Length: [15/30/60 SECONDS]
Goal: [EDUCATE/ENTERTAIN/INSPIRE]
Niche: [YOUR CONTENT CATEGORY]
Create the script:
**First Frame/Hook** (0-3 seconds)
Text overlay: Bold statement or question
Voiceover/action: What you say or do
Hook examples:
"Stop scrolling if you..."
"The mistake everyone makes with..."
"POV: You just discovered..."
"This changed everything about..."
**Main Content** (Middle section)
Break into 3-5 quick points
Each point: 5-10 seconds
Visual cue for each point
Smooth transitions between points
For tutorial/tips format:
Point 1: [First tip + why it matters]
Point 2: [Second tip + quick example]
Point 3: [Third tip + result]
For storytelling format:
Setup: The situation
Conflict: What went wrong
Resolution: How it worked out
Lesson: What you learned
**Closing** (Last 3-5 seconds)
Text overlay: Key takeaway or CTA
Voiceover: "Follow for more" or next step
Action: Point to follow button or save icon
**Technical Elements**
Trending audio: [SONG/SOUND]
On-screen text: Keep it readable (3-5 words max)
Captions: Full transcript for sound-off viewers
Pacing: Cut every 2-3 seconds to maintain attention
**Caption Template**
Hook line that matches video
Expand on the topic (100-150 words)
CTA: "Save this for later"
Hashtags: 5-10 relevant tags🎯 HOW TO USE IT:
Pick one simple topic
Generate script with timing
Film following the structure
Edit with cuts every 2-3 seconds
Add trending audio and captions
💡 PRO TIP: Retention is everything on Reels. Hook in first second, cut frequently to maintain pace, and end with a reason to follow. If they watch to the end, Instagram shows it to more people.
📌 SAVE IT IN PROMPTULAR
Stop guessing and start scripting Reels that work. Save it: https://app.promptular.com/library
Tag it with "instagram" and "reels" for easy access.
See you tomorrow!
Penny @Promptular
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