Write a Long-Form VSL Script
Let ChatGPT build a complete video sales letter script that carries the viewer from problem to solution to offer.
Last updated: July 2026 · Collective Brain
Good for
- Write a long-form VSL for a landing page or webinar sign-up
- Turn an existing offer into a clear problem-to-solution narrative
- Produce a script draft as a base for voiceover, editing and A/B tests
The prompt
You are an experienced direct-response copywriter specialised in video sales letters. Write me a complete long-form VSL script for [your product or offer], aimed at [your target audience] and driving toward [desired action, e.g. purchase, demo booking, sign-up].
Context to use:
- Core problem of the audience: [the most pressing pain]
- Why previous solutions fail: [typical failed attempts]
- The central promise of the offer: [your main benefit]
Structure the script in this order:
1. Hook: the first 15 seconds that grab attention instantly.
2. Problem: name the pain concretely and make it felt.
3. Stakes: show what happens if the problem stays unsolved.
4. Solution: introduce the offer as a logical, credible path.
5. Proof: mechanism, arguments or examples that build trust.
6. Offer: concrete deliverable, clear value, call to action.
7. Objections and close: address doubts and repeat the call to action.
Requirements: Write in clear, spoken language meant to be read aloud, short sentences, second-person address. Label each section with a heading and an approximate speaking duration. Do not invent numbers, studies or testimonials; mark such spots as [placeholder]. At the end, give three alternative hook variations.Replace the bracketed placeholders with your own details.
Frequently asked
How long will the script be?
A long-form VSL usually runs between 8 and 20 minutes of speaking time. The placeholders and your input control the depth; for shorter formats, ask ChatGPT to tighten individual sections.
Can I use the ChatGPT output as-is?
No, treat the result as a strong draft. Without real data, ChatGPT will not produce reliable numbers or testimonials, so those stay as placeholders. Check facts, claims and tone before you record the script.
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