Hook Builder - Generate 10 Scroll-Stopping Video Intros in Seconds

If you want more views on Reels, TikToks, Shorts, or LinkedIn videos, you need stronger hooks. People decide within two seconds if they will keep watching. The hook controls that decision.

The right hook stops the scroll. It creates curiosity. It gets people to watch long enough to hear your message. The problem is that most business owners struggle to write strong hooks every week.

This is where AI solves the problem. With the right prompt, AI can create ten hooks in seconds. You can use these hooks for Reels, TikToks, Stories, long form videos, or paid ads. You can even build a full content plan from one set of hooks.

This guide will show you how to use AI as your personal Hook Builder. You will learn how to get better ideas, stronger intros, and consistent video performance without wasting time staring at a blank screen.

Why Hooks Matter More Than Editing

Editing helps. Captions help. Visuals help. But none of those matter if people do not watch the first three seconds.

A strong hook does three things:

• Stops the scroll

• Creates curiosity

• Promises a clear benefit

You can fix low engagement by improving the first line. Many creators spend hours editing a clip, then write a weak intro that kills the view count. You can reverse that pattern by making hooks your priority.

When you start your video with a strong line, viewers stay longer. Longer watch time signals quality. Better quality signals lead to better reach.

AI can produce that first line fast.

What Makes a Good Hook

A strong hook uses one or more of these techniques:

1. A bold statement

2. A common mistake

3. A promise of a clear result

4. An unexpected fact

5. A question that makes the viewer think

6. A simple step or secret

7. A challenge or comparison

8. A quick story with tension

If your hook does not create curiosity, you lose the viewer. AI can help you stay fresh, creative, and consistent.

Step 1: Feed AI a Short Description of Your Video

Before AI can write hooks, you need to give it context. Keep this simple. Describe:

• Your topic

• Your audience

• The purpose of the video

Here is a simple example description:

Topic: How to plan a content week in ten minutes
Audience: Small business owners
Purpose: Show a quick planning process

A short description gives AI enough information to create relevant hooks.

Step 2: Ask AI to Generate 10 Hook Variations

AI works best when you tell it what you want and how many you want.
Ask for ten hooks at a time. This gives you enough choice to pick the strongest one. You can save the rest for future videos.

"Create ten video hooks based on this topic (Insert Topic). Each hook must be short, clear, and attention grabbing. Write in simple language. Avoid long sentences. Keep the tone confident. Make the viewer want to keep watching."

Step 3: Test the Hooks Before You Record

Once AI gives you ten hooks, test them by asking yourself five questions:

1. Would this stop someone scrolling?

2. Does it make me curious?

3. Does it promise value?

4. Can I speak this line naturally?

5. Does it match my tone?

A hook must be easy to say out loud. If it feels forced, rewrite it. If it feels long, shorten it.

AI can rewrite any hook in under ten seconds, so do not settle for anything that feels awkward.

Step 4: Match Each Hook With a Video Format

Ten hooks can create ten videos. You do not need to overthink it.

Use AI to match each hook to the right format.

Examples:

• A bold statement suits fast paced Reels

• A question suits a talking head format

• A mistake based hook suits educational videos

• A quick tip suits Stories

• A clear promise suits YouTube Shorts

This simple pairing increases retention.

Step 5: Build Your Weekly Content Plan With Hooks

Once you have ten hooks, you can turn them into a weekly content plan.
Ask AI to place each hook into a seven day schedule. This removes planning stress and keeps your content varied.

You can plan:

• Monday: educational

• Tuesday: personal insight

• Wednesday: tutorial

• Thursday: quick win

• Friday: opinion

• Saturday: story

• Sunday: recap or highlight

Hooks help you organise your videos fast.

Ten Strong Hook Examples You Can Use Today

Below are ten strong hooks written for general social media and marketing topics. They follow the rules laid out in the first section.

1. You are making this mistake in your content and you do not realise it.

2. This simple change increased my engagement in one week.

3. Here is why your Reels are not getting views.

4. Stop doing this if you want more comments.

5. I can plan a full content week in ten minutes and I will show you how.

6. Try this quick tip before you post anything today.

7. If your views dropped this month, watch this.

8. This is the number one thing small businesses get wrong on social media.

9. You do not need to post daily. You only need this system.

10. Here is the fastest way to write a strong caption using AI.

You can adapt these to any niche using AI.

The Simple Formula AI Uses to Build Strong Hooks

AI looks for patterns that create curiosity. It follows a clear structure.

Most top performing hooks use one of these formulas:

Formula 1: Problem plus solution
You are doing this wrong. Here is the fix.

Formula 2: Stop plus alternative
Stop doing this. Try this instead.

Formula 3: I did this plus result
I changed one thing. My engagement doubled.

Formula 4: You probably plus insight
You probably missed this detail.

Formula 5: How to plus time frame
How to plan your content in ten minutes.

AI is trained to detect strong patterns. That is why it can produce better hooks faster than most creators.

Step 6: Turn Your Hooks Into Scripts

Once you choose a hook, ask AI to create a short script. This makes filming easier.

Prompt example:

"Write a short script for a fifteen second video based on this hook. Keep each line short. Keep the tone clear and confident. Keep the message simple."

Now you have a script ready to record.

Step 7: Ask AI to Rewrite Hooks for Different Platforms

Different platforms need different tones.
AI can convert one hook into versions that match each channel.

Examples:

Instagram: short and casual
TikTok: playful and direct
LinkedIn: helpful and educational
YouTube Shorts: fast and bold

Prompt example:

"Rewrite this hook for Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and YouTube Shorts. Keep each one natural for the platform."

This allows you to use one idea four times without sounding repetitive.

Step 8: Let AI Score Your Hooks

If you want to choose the best hook from a list of ten, ask AI to score them based on clarity, interest, and retention.

Prompt example:

"Score these hooks from one to ten for clarity, curiosity, and attention. Explain the top two choices."

This gives you data driven selection instead of guesswork.

Case Study: How One Brand Improved Retention With AI Hooks

A skincare brand in London relied on trending sounds and product shots for Reels. Their watch time was low. Their reach dropped. Their sales slowed.

They added an AI Hook Builder to their process. They fed AI short topics for each video and asked for ten hooks every time. They then picked the strongest one.

Three weeks later their retention doubled. Their sales increased. Their videos gained more saves, shares, and comments.

Their content improved because the first line improved.

Advanced Hook Builder Prompt Stack

Here is your full copy and paste prompt set. 

"Act as my Hook Builder. Create ten short hooks for a video on this (Insert topic). Keep them simple and attention grabbing. Avoid long sentences. Make each hook speak directly to the viewer. Suggest which platform each hook fits best. Then write a short script for the strongest hook."

This creates a full set of hooks, guidance for placement, and a script.

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