Script From Hooks
Build modular ad scripts from winning hooks.
Process
Step 1: Analyze Winning Hooks
For each hook: psychological trigger used, expectation set, emotional state created, promise implied.
Step 2: Select Body Framework
TESTIMONIAL BODY
- •Real customer story, specific results
- •Before → struggle → discovery → result
EXPLAINER BODY
- •Problem identification
- •Why other solutions fail
- •Unique mechanism explanation
SOCIAL PROOF BODY
- •Multiple testimonials
- •Results compilation
- •Authority endorsements
DEMONSTRATION BODY
- •Product in action
- •Visual proof of claims
- •Side-by-side comparison
LISTICLE BODY
- •3-5 benefits/reasons
- •Build to strongest point
Step 3: Add B-Roll Suggestions
For each section: visuals needed, stock footage keywords, AI generation prompts, product shots, UGC clips.
Step 4: Create CTA Variants
Direct: "Click the link below" / "Tap to learn more" Scarcity: "Sale ends Friday 6PM Eastern" / "Only X left" Story-Based: Mini testimonial leading to action Risk Reversal: Money-back guarantee, free trial
Step 5: Output Modular Scripts
code
## SCRIPT: [Name] Hook: "[Original hook]" | Length: [15s/30s/60s/90s] ### HOOK (0:00-0:03) **VO:** [Script] **Visual:** [What viewer sees] **B-Roll:** [Footage needed] ### BODY 1 (0:03-0:15) **VO:** [Script] **Visual:** [What viewer sees] **B-Roll:** [Footage needed] ### BODY 2 (0:15-0:25) **VO:** [Script] **Visual:** [What viewer sees] ### CTA (0:25-0:30) **VO:** [Script] **Visual:** [What viewer sees] **Text Overlay:** [On-screen text] ### EDITING NOTES - Pacing: [Fast/medium/slow] - Music: [Style] - Transitions: [Cut types] ### VARIATION OPTIONS - Alt Hook: [Alternative] - Alt CTA: [Alternative]
Key Frameworks
Trojan Horse (LeadsIcon)
- •Hook with attention (not product)
- •Build belief through story/proof
- •Product reveal comes LAST
- •CTA is reminder, not hard sell
Problem-Mechanism-Proof
- •Agitate problem (hook)
- •Explain unique mechanism
- •Provide proof/testimonials
- •Clear call to action
Authenticity Rules (LeadsIcon)
- •Never script reactions - capture real ones
- •Polish kills performance
- •Shot on phone > shot on camera
- •If it looks like an ad, it fails
Source: LeadsIcon, VISCAP