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👋 Hey there,
Getting scrolled past on TikTok?
This prompt creates hooks that stop thumbs and make people watch.
The TikTok Hook Prompt
Generates opening lines that capture attention immediately.
📋 THE PROMPT:
Generate TikTok hooks for [YOUR CONTENT NICHE].
Context:
Niche: [WHAT YOU CREATE]
Audience: [WHO WATCHES]
Video type: [EDUCATIONAL/ENTERTAINING/BEHIND-SCENES]
Create 20 hook variations:
**Question Hooks** (5 hooks)
Format: Ask something they want answered
Examples:
"Want to know the secret to...?"
"Ever wonder why...?"
"What if I told you...?"
**Shock/Surprise Hooks** (5 hooks)
Format: Unexpected statement
Examples:
"I made $X doing something nobody talks about"
"This changed everything I thought about..."
"Most people get this completely wrong"
**Problem/Solution Hooks** (5 hooks)
Format: Call out their pain point
Examples:
"If you're struggling with [problem]..."
"Stop doing [common mistake]"
"Here's why [thing] isn't working for you"
**Curiosity Hooks** (5 hooks)
Format: Tease valuable information
Examples:
"The thing nobody tells you about..."
"3 things I wish I knew before..."
"Here's what really happens when..."
For each hook type include:
The hook line (first 3 seconds)
Follow-up line (next 2 seconds)
Why it works
Content idea it pairs with🎯 HOW TO USE IT:
Generate 20 hook options
Match hooks to your content ideas
Test 3-5 different hooks this week
Track which get highest watch time
Double down on winners
💡 PRO TIP: Your hook needs to create a curiosity gap - make them wonder "what happens next?" If they can predict the answer, they'll scroll. Be specific, not vague.
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