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The Curiosity Gap
Hints at something valuable without giving it away.
Write 10 curiosity hooks for a reel about [topic] that make viewers need to know the answer, without revealing it. Under 12 words each.
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The Call-Out
Speaks directly to your exact audience so they feel seen.
Write 10 hooks that call out [my audience] directly, like "If you're a [person] who [struggle]...", for a reel about [topic].
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The Bold Claim
Makes a strong statement people want to agree or argue with.
Write 10 bold, confident hooks about [topic] that challenge common advice. Keep them true and backed by my experience: [your experience].
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The Proof Hook
Leads with a real result.
Write 10 hooks that open with a real result, like "This got me [result] in [time]", using these results of mine: [your results].
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The Mistake Hook
Points out a common mistake people are probably making.
Write 10 hooks that warn [audience] about a common mistake with [topic], like "Stop doing this if you want...".
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The Story Hook
Drops viewers into the middle of a moment.
Write 10 story hooks that start in the middle of the action, based on this moment: [describe a moment from your life or business].
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The List Hook
Promises a quick, specific payoff.
Write 10 list-style hooks for [topic], like "3 [things] that [result]", with specific numbers and outcomes.
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The Question Hook
Asks something your viewer instantly answers in their head.
Write 10 yes-or-no questions about [topic] that [audience] would answer "yes" to right away.
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The Before and After
Shows a transformation.
Write 10 before-and-after hooks for [topic], like "I used to [before]. Now I [after]."
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The On-Screen Text Hook
Short text for silent, scroll-stopping reels.
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Write 10 on-screen text hooks under 7 words each for a silent reel about [topic]. Make them readable in one second.
Tip: Test 2 or 3 hooks on the same video on different days. Your audience will tell you which style works best.
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