Short-Form Video Script Templates for TikTok, Reels and YouTube Shorts

Short-form video rewards tight scripts. Every sentence has to earn its place. These templates are built for 30–60 seconds, about 75–150 words, and work on TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts and LinkedIn.

Template 1: The quick tip

[HOOK] If you ___, try this.
[pause]
Most people ___. That's why ___.
Instead, ___.
Here's what that looks like: ___.
[CTA] Save this for your next ___.

Template 2: The myth buster

[HOOK] ___ is a myth. Here's what actually works.
Everyone says ___.
But ___ (reason or evidence).
What works instead is ___.
Try it once and see.
[CTA] Follow for more ___ myths.

Template 3: The mini-story

[HOOK] Last ___, I ___.
It went badly. ___.
Then I changed one thing: ___.
Now ___.
The lesson: ___.
[CTA] Have you ever ___? Tell me below.

Template 4: The 3-step tutorial

[HOOK] How to ___ in 3 steps.
# Step one
___.
# Step two
___.
# Step three
___.
[CTA] Part two shows ___. Follow so you don't miss it.

Template 5: The list

[HOOK] 3 ___ I wish I knew before ___.
One: ___.
Two: ___.
Three, and this is the big one: ___.
[CTA] Which one surprised you?

Template 6: Behind the scenes

[HOOK] Here's what ___ actually looks like.
[show the thing]
Most people only see ___.
What they don't see is ___.
[CTA] Want the full breakdown? Comment "___".

Recording tips for short-form

• Start with the hook, not a greeting. No "hi guys".
• Film vertical, 9:16, with your eyes in the top third.
• Record three hooks per video and test them. Our 25 hook formulas help.
• Use Sentence Focus in your prompter so only one line shows at a time. It keeps your eyes near the lens and your energy on one thought.
• Add captions. Many people watch without sound.
• Record in batches. Five scripts, one setup. See how to batch-record a month of content.

Timing check

Paste a template into your prompter, fill the blanks out loud, and record. The template does the structure; you bring the personality.