How to Create an Irresistible YouTube Intro Hook with AI

You've spent days editing the perfect video. But if you can't hook your viewer in the first 15 seconds, all that hard work goes to waste. The dreaded "scroll" is every creator's worst enemy. A powerful intro hook is your best defense.

This guide will teach you how to use AI as a creative partner to brainstorm and write a variety of powerful hooks. We'll move beyond generic intros and explore specific, psychology-backed techniques to keep your viewers glued to the screen.

The Secret: Don't Write One Hook, Write Five Different *Types* of Hooks

A great hook promises value and creates an "information gap" that the viewer feels compelled to fill. Instead of just asking AI for "an intro," we'll ask it to generate hooks based on different strategic angles. This gives you options to find what best fits your video's tone.

Here are five powerful hook types you can generate with AI:

• The "Problem & Promise" Hook: State a relatable problem, then promise a clear solution.
• The "Intriguing Statement" Hook: Make a bold or counter-intuitive claim that sparks curiosity.
• The "Cold Open" Hook: Drop the viewer directly into the most exciting moment of the video.
• The "Question" Hook: Ask a direct question that the viewer wants to know the answer to.
• The "Sneak Peek" Hook: Quickly show the amazing end result before explaining how you got there.

The Strategic Hook Generator Prompt

This prompt is designed to get your AI to think like a professional scriptwriter. It provides the context and then asks for specific types of creative outputs.

You are an expert YouTube scriptwriter specializing in creating high-retention video intros.

**Video Topic:** [Briefly describe your video's main subject and goal.]
**Target Audience:** [Who is this video for? What are their interests and skill levels?]
**Key Takeaway:** [What is the single most important thing the viewer will learn or see in this video?]

**Your Task:**
Generate 5 different intro hooks for this video, one for each of the following strategic types. Each hook should be concise and spoken, designed to be delivered in the first 15-20 seconds.

1.  **The "Problem & Promise" Hook:** (Clearly state a relatable problem and promise a solution in this video).
2.  **The "Intriguing Statement" Hook:** (Make a bold, surprising, or counter-intuitive statement related to the topic).
3.  **The "Cold Open" Hook:** (Write a short, action-packed script snippet that drops the viewer right into the middle of the action).
4.  **The "Question" Hook:** (Ask a direct, thought-provoking question to the audience).
5.  **The "Sneak Peek" Hook:** (Describe a quick shot of the amazing end result, followed by a sentence like "Want to know how I did this? Stick around.").

Real-World Example: A "DIY Bookshelf" Video

Let's apply this prompt to a common YouTube video idea.

The Filled-Out Prompt:

You are an expert YouTube scriptwriter... (and so on)

**Video Topic:** A step-by-step tutorial on building a custom, floating bookshelf from a single piece of wood.
**Target Audience:** DIY beginners, homeowners, and apartment dwellers looking for stylish, space-saving furniture solutions.
**Key Takeaway:** The viewer will learn that building a beautiful, custom bookshelf is easier and cheaper than they think.

**Your Task:**
Generate 5 different intro hooks for this video... (rest of the task)
      

Expected AI-Generated Hooks (Examples):

1. The "Problem & Promise" Hook:

"Tired of those boring, wobbly bookshelves from the big box stores? In this video, I'm going to show you how to build this gorgeous, super-strong floating bookshelf for under $50. Let's get started."

2. The "Intriguing Statement" Hook:

"You don't need a workshop full of expensive tools to build custom furniture. In fact, all you need to build THIS is a single piece of wood and a few tools you probably already own."

3. The "Cold Open" Hook:

(Video opens with a shot of the creator struggling to fit the final, heavy shelf onto the wall brackets. A moment of tension.)
"Okay... just... a little... more... YES! We got it! Alright, let me show you how we got to this point, because it was actually way easier than that last part looked."