3 tips in 45 seconds: a list video for Reels, TikTok or Shorts
Numbered tips keep people watching to the end. Promise the list in the hook, deliver it fast, save the best for last. About 45 seconds to read aloud.
Hook
Three [topic] tips I wish I knew [when you started]. Number three changed everything.
Tip one
One: [tip]. [One sentence on why it works.]
Tip two
Two: [tip]. [Quick example.]
Tip three
And three, the big one: [tip]. Slow down here. This is the payoff.
[Why it matters, in one sentence.]
Call to action
Save this so you don't forget it, and follow for part two.
Timing and structure
As written, the template is 50 words in 5 parts. Your own details go in the blanks, so the finished script is longer: it's designed to run about 45 seconds, which is around 105 words at an average pace of 140 words a minute.
| Part | Words as written | About |
|---|---|---|
| Hook | 14 | 0:06 |
| Tip one | 8 | 0:03 |
| Tip two | 4 | 0:02 |
| Tip three | 12 | 0:05 |
| Call to action | 12 | 0:05 |
Record it in one take, or part by part with By section so you can redo one part without the rest.
Fill these in before you read
- [topic]
- [when you started]
- [tip]
- [One sentence on why it works.]
- [Quick example.]
- [Why it matters, in one sentence.]
Use real names, numbers and examples: specific details are what make a script sound like you rather than a template.
Delivery notes in this script
These appear on the prompter as reminders, and are never read aloud:
- Slow down here. This is the payoff.
Before you read it
- Say the hook in under three seconds, and skip the greeting.
- Use # headings for sections, so you can redo one part without re-recording the rest.
- End with one call to action, not three.
How to use this script
- Open it with the button above. It loads straight into the prompter, on any phone, tablet or computer.
- Replace every [bracket] with your own words. Notes in grey are for you and are never read.
- Read it aloud once, cut anything you wouldn't say, and set the speed so it ends on time.
Questions
How long does this script take to read?
It's designed to run about 45 seconds once your details are in the blanks: around 105 words at an average pace. Paste your finished version into the prompter to see its exact length.
Can I change the script?
Yes. It's free to use and change for personal or commercial use. Replace the 6 bracketed blanks with your own details, then cut or reword anything you wouldn't say.