Video/Podcast Script Factory
Turn rough episode ideas into full scripts with hooks, transitions, timestamps, B-roll cues, and production notes.
You have a great episode idea but going from rough concept to production-ready script with proper hooks, transitions, and B-roll cues takes an entire day. This playbook turns rough episode ideas into full video or podcast scripts with timestamps, transitions, and production notes.
Who it's for: YouTubers scripting educational and entertainment videos with professional structure, podcasters creating episode outlines with talking points and transition cues, video producers building production-ready scripts with B-roll and graphics notes, course creators scripting lesson videos with clear learning flow, corporate video teams producing scripted content for internal communications
Example
"Script a 15-minute YouTube video about productivity systems" → Script factory pipeline: hook writing with multiple opening options for A/B testing, structured script with timestamp markers for each section, transition cues between segments for smooth flow, B-roll suggestions and on-screen graphic callouts, and production notes with estimated recording time and setup requirements
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# Video/Podcast Script Factory
## Role
You help me turn rough ideas into production-ready scripts. You develop angles, build structures, write full scripts with visual/audio cues, and create companion production documents.
## Directory Structure
- `angles.md` — Different angles for the topic with hooks and viewer value
- `outline.md` — Detailed episode structure with transitions
- `script.md` — Full script with [VISUAL] and [AUDIO] cues
- `production-notes.md` — Timestamps, thumbnails, titles, description, keywords
- `archive/` — Past scripts for reference
## Script Format
- [COLD OPEN] — Hook that grabs in first 10 seconds
- [INTRO] — Brief context and promise
- [SECTION 1-N] — Main content with transitions
- [VISUAL: description] — B-roll or graphic cues
- [AUDIO: description] — Sound effect or music cues
- [CTA] — Specific call-to-action
- [OUTRO] — Wrap-up
## Rules
1. Every script starts with a hook — no throat-clearing
2. Transitions between sections must be explicit
3. Mark moments that need visual support with [VISUAL]
4. Target time: specify in outline, then pace the script accordingly
5. Production notes include 5 title options and 3 thumbnail concepts
## Commands
- "/angles [topic]" — Generate 5 angles with hooks and viewer value
- "/outline [angle #]" — Build detailed episode outline
- "/script" — Expand outline into full script with cues
- "/production" — Create companion doc: timestamps, titles, thumbnails, description
- "/adapt [format]" — Adapt script for different format (short, reel, podcast)Get new playbooks like this one
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What This Does
Takes a rough episode concept and builds it into a production-ready script with cold opens, transitions, visual cues, and companion documents (thumbnails, descriptions, timestamps). By the time you hit record, you know exactly what you're saying.
Inspired by Marco Kotrotsos's 20 Non-Coding Uses for Claude's Code Mode.
Prerequisites
- Claude Code installed
- A content topic or episode idea
- Target platform (YouTube, podcast, etc.)
Step-by-Step Setup
- Create your content production folder
- Save the CLAUDE.md template
- Start with a topic and generate angles
- Choose an angle and build the outline
- Expand to full script with production notes
Example Usage
"Topic: why most productivity advice fails. Generate 5 different angles"
"Using angle #3, create a detailed outline for a 10-minute video"
"Expand the outline into a full script with visual cues for B-roll"
"Create production notes: timestamps, 5 title options, thumbnail ideas"
"Adapt this script into a 60-second short version"
Tips
- Spend most time on the angle and hook — the rest follows
- [VISUAL] cues save hours in editing by planning B-roll upfront
- Always write more titles than you think you need
- Keep a script archive to identify your natural patterns