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YouTube Storytelling
Hook-driven vertical or horizontal story video with a narrator, retention beats and a call to action.
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genre
Storytelling
tone
Engaging, conversational
aspect ratio
16:9
estimated duration
8 min
Story beats
- 1. Hook (0–15s) — A question or shocking fact.
- 2. Promise — What the viewer will learn.
- 3. Story — The narrative with retention spikes.
- 4. Payoff — Answer the hook.
- 5. Call to action — Subscribe / next video.
Characters
- Narrator narratorEnergetic, friendly, curious
Scenes
115s
Hook
NARRATION
Open with the most intriguing moment.
245s
Setup
NARRATION
Introduce the story and promise.
3150s
Story part 1
NARRATION
The first act of the story.
4150s
Story part 2
NARRATION
The twist.
560s
Payoff & CTA
NARRATION
Resolve and invite the next watch.