scriptwriting
A system for crafting video scripts that follow a proven narrative framework to ensure clear communication and effective calls to action.
Install
mkdir -p .claude/skills/scriptwriting && curl -L -o skill.zip "https://agentskills.codes/api/skills/download/252" && unzip -o skill.zip -d .claude/skills/scriptwriting && rm skill.zipInstalls to .claude/skills/scriptwriting
Activation
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Use when crafting scripts, storyboards, and messaging for video content.Key capabilities
- →Construct scripts using a five-part narrative arc
- →Create formatted storyboards for visual planning
- →Implement tone and voice consistency checklists
- →Develop multi-duration script variants from a core concept
- →Map motion notes to voice-over timelines
How it works
Applies a modular framework to organize content into sequential components based on viewer retention and conversion psychology.
Inputs & outputs
When to use scriptwriting
- →Write scripts for product explainer videos
- →Create storyboards for technical demonstrations
- →Develop messaging for thought leadership content
- →Draft voice-over scripts for tutorials
About this skill
Video Scriptwriting Systems Skill
When to Use
- Developing scripts for explainer, testimonial, thought leadership, or product videos.
- Aligning scripts with positioning, CTA, and voice/tone guidelines.
- Iterating on scripts based on feedback or performance data.
Framework
- Hook – capture attention in first 5 seconds (question, stat, bold claim).
- Problem/Insight – relate to audience pain or opportunity.
- Solution Story – product capability or narrative proof with visuals.
- Proof – customer quote, metric, analyst validation.
- CTA – single next step (demo, trial, download, subscribe).
Templates
- Script template with columns for VO/dialogue, visuals, motion notes, duration.
- Storyboard grid with frame, description, audio, graphics, CTA.
- Tone/voice checklist (personality traits, jargon allowances, compliance notes).
Tips
- Write for ear: short sentences, contractions, conversational tone.
- Add direction for B-roll, overlays, animations, and text callouts.
- Plan variant clips (15s teaser, 6s bumper, square stories) from the start.
When not to use it
- →Writing unscripted documentary content
- →Generating technical documentation without visual components
- →Creating abstract experimental media
Limitations
- →Requires manual refinement for nuances in tone
- →Templates cannot replace specific creative intuition
How it compares
It shifts the writing process from free-form drafting to a structured engineering approach for visual media.
Compared to similar skills
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| scriptwriting (this skill) | 17 | 8mo | No flags | Beginner |
| amcs-lyrics-generator | 10 | 9mo | No flags | Advanced |
| create-an-asset | 3 | 6mo | No flags | Beginner |
| comic-adaptation | 0 | 3mo | Review | Advanced |
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