Hooks
The hook is the most important piece of your content, whether text or video.
It's the first 5 seconds. Without a great hook, people scroll right past your content.
Here are common hook frameworks and examples:
The "Pattern Interrupt"
Begin with surprising visuals
Share an unexpected statistic
Introduce the solution
Provide supporting evidence
The "Authority Builder"
Mention a widely held belief
Counter it with data
Present an improved approach
Demonstrate successful outcomes
The "Problem Agitate Solution"
Identify the problem
Intensify its impact
Unveil the solution
Exhibit the transformation
The "Hidden Secret"
Hint at a discovery
Spark curiosity
Disclose the method
Illustrate its application
The "Before/After Bridge"
Display the initial state
Suggest a transformation
Connect with the solution
Validate the outcome
The "Educational Hook"
Pose an engaging question
Deliver valuable information
Present the solution
Encourage action
The "Social Proof"
Highlight results upfront
Establish credibility
Explain the method
Suggest subsequent steps
The "Myth Buster"
Introduce a common myth
Refute it
Present the truth
Back it up with evidence
The "Quick Win"
Promise an immediate result
Outline a simple method
Emphasize its ease
Confirm its rapidity
The "FOMO"
Highlight the opportunity
Instill a sense of urgency
Illustrate what might be missed
Provide the solution
TODO:
examples of each hook framework
link to hook curated library
reference hooks prompt
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