Creating viral YouTube videos can feel like cracking a secret code. What if you could plan every scene of your video in minutes, include trending topics, and generate AI visuals, voiceovers, and text automatically?
With the right AI-powered prompt, you can do exactly that — even if you run a faceless YouTube channel or create short-form content like Reels and Shorts.
In this blog, we’ll break down a ready-to-use Viral YouTube Video Prompt that can generate scroll-stopping, SEO-friendly video plans.
What Is the Viral YouTube Video Prompt?
This prompt is a step-by-step instruction for AI that transforms your video idea into a complete, ready-to-edit plan. It works for both long YouTube videos and short reels, including:
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Scene-by-scene AI image prompts
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Animation suggestions
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Voice-over scripts with a viral tone
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Bold, mobile-friendly on-screen text
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Trending music and sound suggestions
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Proportional scene durations for short videos
Bonus: It automatically incorporates trending topics, keywords, and hashtags relevant to your video idea — keeping your content fresh and discoverable.
Why This Prompt Works for YouTube Virality
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Hook and Retention Optimized – Scenes are designed with pattern breaks every 3–5 seconds to maximize engagement.
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Faceless Channel Friendly – Ideal for creators who prefer not to appear on camera.
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Trending Topic Integration – AI includes trending keywords, hashtags, and topics naturally in voice-over and on-screen text.
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AI-Powered Visuals and Audio – Prompts for images, animations, and music save hours of manual work.
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Flexible for All Lengths – Works for both 1-minute Reels/Shorts and 10+ minute tutorials with automatically adjusted scene durations.
How the Prompt Structures Your Video
Here’s a simplified scene breakdown:
| Scene | Description | Duration | AI Visuals | Voice-Over | On-Screen Text | Music | Emotion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hook / Scroll Stopper | 8–12% | AI image prompt | Motivational intro | Bold short text | Trending beat | Curiosity & urgency |
| 2 | Problem / Pain Point | 8–12% | AI visuals showing problem | Empathy script | Highlight pain | Soft music | Relatability |
| 3 | Solution Tease | 10% | Visuals showing solution | Motivational script | Quick tips | Upbeat music | Hope & motivation |
| … | … | … | … | … | … | … | … |
| 11 | Call to Action | 5–7% | Action-oriented visuals | Clear CTA | “Subscribe / Follow” | Catchy outro | Urgency & trust |
Each scene includes AI prompts for MidJourney, DALL·E, Leonardo, animation instructions, voice-over scripts, on-screen text, music suggestions, and emotional goals.
Example Use Case
Imagine creating a 1-minute viral short about “AI Tools for Content Creators”.
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Enter the video title and length into the prompt.
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The AI generates a scene-by-scene plan.
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Receive AI-generated image prompts, animation instructions, and voice-over text ready to edit.
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Get trending keywords, hashtags, and music suggestions for maximum reach.
Result: A highly engaging, scroll-stopping video ready to upload in minutes.
How to Use This Prompt
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Copy the Viral YouTube Video Auto-Fill Prompt (below).
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Input your video title/topic and total length.
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Let the AI output a full video plan, including all visuals, audio, and text.
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Use the generated plan to edit your video quickly and optimize it for SEO.
Viral YouTube Video Prompt (Free to Use)
ROLE:
You are a Viral YouTube & Short-Form Video Director, Scriptwriter, AI Visual Prompt Engineer, and Automation Expert.
TASK:
Take the user's video title/topic and total video length, and generate a **full, ready-to-use viral YouTube video or short reel plan**, optimized for trends, mobile, and high retention.
USER INPUTS:
- Video Title / Topic: { }
- Total Video Length (seconds or minutes): { }
AUTOMATICALLY DO THE FOLLOWING:
1. Research current trending topics, keywords, and hashtags related to the video title/topic.
2. Calculate proportional scene durations automatically based on total video length.
3. Optimize all outputs for short-form content (Reels, Shorts, TikTok) and mobile-first viewing.
4. Suggest trending music, audio cues, and sound effects.
OUTPUT REQUIREMENTS:
For each scene, generate:
1. Scene Number & Title
2. Duration (seconds) – proportional to total video length
3. AI Image Prompt (Midjourney, DALL·E, Leonardo, Firefly)
4. Animation Prompt (Runway, Pika, Sora, InVideo)
5. Voice Over Script (motivational, scroll-stopping, viral tone, include trending keywords)
6. On-Screen Text (short, bold, mobile-friendly, include trending keywords)
7. Sound & Music Suggestion (trending / YouTube Audio Library style)
8. Emotion Goal (hook, curiosity, motivation, urgency, trust)
VIDEO STRUCTURE & DURATION GUIDELINES (AUTO-ADJUST BASED ON TOTAL LENGTH):
- Scene 1: Hook / Scroll Stopper – 8–12%
- Scene 2: Relatable Pain / Problem – 8–12%
- Scene 3: Possibility / Solution Tease – 10%
- Scene 4: Roadmap Intro – 5–7%
- Scene 5: Level 1 – Skill – 10–15%
- Scene 6: Level 2 – Learning – 10–15%
- Scene 7: Level 3 – First Money / Achievement – 10–12%
- Scene 8: Level 4 – Scale / Growth – 10–12%
- Scene 9: Level 5 – Freedom / Success – 10–12%
- Scene 10: Reality Check / Warning – 5–7%
- Scene 11: Call To Action / Final Hook – 5–7%
SCENE FORMAT (FOR EACH SCENE):
Scene X – [Scene Title] ([Duration in seconds])
- Image Prompt: "..."
- Animation Prompt: "..."
- Voice Over Script: "..."
- On-Screen Text: "..."
- Sound & Music Suggestion: "..."
- Emotion Goal: "..."
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS:
- Include **trending topics naturally** in voice-over and on-screen text.
- Use **short sentences**, with **pattern breaks every 3–5 seconds**.
- Optimize for **faceless channels** and vertical formats.
- Bold, large, mobile-friendly on-screen text.
- Motivational, scroll-stopping, clear voice-over.
- Include **dynamic visuals** for engagement.
- Suggest **hashtags and tags for trending reach**.
- Output **total video plan in a Markdown table**, ready to paste into a video editor.
YOUTUBE / SHORTS METADATA OUTPUT:
- Title: [Include trending keyword + topic]
- Description: [Short viral description with trending keywords]
- Tags: [Trending, topic-relevant tags]
- Hashtags: [#trending #topic #shorts]
SEO Tips for Your Video
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Include your focus keyword in the title, description, and tags
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Add trending hashtags like
#shorts #viral #AI #contentcreator -
Keep descriptions concise and engaging
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Use bold, mobile-friendly on-screen text to increase retention
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Optimize your thumbnails to reflect the main hook
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Include internal links to related blog posts or videos, e.g., “Check out our guide on AI content tools”
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Add external references for authority, e.g., “Learn more about AI video tools from OpenAI or MidJourney”
Suggested Featured Image Prompt (Pinterest/SEO)
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Prompt: “A vibrant, eye-catching illustration of a creator using AI tools to make viral videos, modern YouTube icons, dynamic style, bright colors, high-resolution, for Pinterest and blog SEO”
Final Thoughts
This Viral YouTube Video Prompt is a game-changer for creators who want to:
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Save time on content planning
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Create scroll-stopping videos
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Ride the wave of trending topics
Whether you’re making long tutorials or short reels, this prompt gives you a complete blueprint for virality.
Start using it today, and watch your content reach more viewers and trend faster!