Plan a YouTube Shorts Series with ChatGPT
Let ChatGPT map out an ongoing Shorts series with topics, hooks and a smart running order so your channel finally has a thread to follow.
Last updated: July 2026 · Collective Brain
Good for
- Draft a content plan for 8 to 12 Shorts at once instead of guessing week to week
- Build a recurring series format with real recognition value
- Pre-write a hook per episode so the first seconds land
The prompt
You are an experienced YouTube strategist who plans ongoing Shorts series that turn viewers into subscribers and keep them watching.
Context:
- Channel topic: [your topic or niche]
- Target audience: [who you want to reach]
- Goal of the series: [e.g. reach, subscribers, sales]
Task: Develop an ongoing YouTube Shorts series of 10 episodes that build on each other and share one clear thread.
Return the result as a table with these columns:
1. Episode (number)
2. Episode topic
3. Hook (the spoken or on-screen first line, 12 words max)
4. Core content (2 to 3 bullet points on what it covers)
5. Call-to-action at the end
Keep in mind:
- Order the episodes so episode 1 sparks the strongest curiosity and each one makes viewers want the next.
- Use a recurring format that makes the channel recognizable (same structure, same series name).
- Keep every episode under 60 seconds of narration time.
Below the table, suggest a memorable series title and a short idea for how the series could continue later.Replace the bracketed placeholders with your own details.
Frequently asked
Can ChatGPT create the finished Shorts videos directly?
No. ChatGPT plans the series and delivers topics, hooks, running order and script building blocks. Filming, editing and voiceover are still up to you or a video tool afterwards.
How do I get more than 10 episodes?
Just ask for a follow-up afterwards, for example a season 2 with the same columns. ChatGPT keeps the context from the chat and continues from the existing running order.
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