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🧪 Hook Science:
A template with a twist.
💡 A Content Idea To Try:
Give your audience the authority-endorsed tips.
Headline template and prompt included.
🔒️ 2 More Content Ideas:
Visible to Pro readers.
📌 Creator Picks:
Find your brand colors, plus a trick for telling better stories.
Quiz
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Hook Science
The hook from this viral TikTok video by “official goodful” can be turned into a template and used in your niche.
Short-form videos, long-form videos, blog posts — anything.
The Hook:
“5 Things You Thought Were Vegan...But Aren't”
Why The Hook Works So Well:
Curiosity Gap: It creates a strong curiosity gap — viewers want to know what those “things” are and why they’re not what they seem.
A Template You Can Use In Your Own Niche:
“5 [Items] You Thought Were [X]...But Aren't”
Examples Using The Template:
Travel: “5 U.S Travel Destinations You Thought Were Safe...But Aren't”
Gardening: “5 Plants You Thought Were Low Maintenance...But Aren't”
Realtor: “5 Home Features You Thought Were Modern…But Aren’t”
A ChatGPT Prompt To Speed Things Up:
Hi ChatGPT,
I'm a content creator in the [insert niche] niche and my target audience is [insert target audience]. I want to create content based on the following headline template:
“5 [Items] You Thought Were [X]...But Aren't”
This template is modeled on the following headline:
“5 Things You Thought Were Vegan...But Aren't”
Generate 10 ideas for my niche that follow this template closely, replacing just the bracketed words.
Each headline should:
- Replace [Items] with specific items or topics.
- Replace [X] with an attribute relevant to those items.
Try it out and see what ideas you come up with.
💡 Content Template #1
Give Your Audience The Pro-Approved Tips
Your Headline Template:
"How To [Perform Task]: [Number] Pro-Approved Tips"
The Inspiration:
“How To Care For Succulents: 11 Pro-Approved Tips”
Why The Headline Works:
Authority: "Pro-Approved" makes the content seem credible enough to view.
How To Adapt It For Your Niche:
Define The Task: Choose a specific task relevant to your niche — one that your audience would find challenging.
Gather Expert Advice: Remember, the "pro" could be you. But otherwise, consult with one to compile a list of tips.
Speed Things Up With ChatGPT:
Not sure where to start?
Copy and paste the following into ChatGPT after filling in your niche and target audience:
Hi ChatGPT,
I'm a content creator in the [insert niche] niche and my target audience is [insert target audience]. I want to create content based on the following headline template:
How To [Perform Task]: [Number] Pro-Approved Tips
This template is modeled on the following headline:
How to Care for Succulents: 11 Pro-Approved Tips
Generate 10 headline ideas for my niche that follow this headline template closely, replacing just the bracketed words. The content should cover specific topics relevant to the niche and should not be generic or broad.
Each headline should:
- Replace [Perform Task] with a specific task or activity relevant to my niche.
- Replace [Number] with a specific count of tips or methods.
Examples Using The Template:
For Creators:
Fitness: "How To Increase Endurance: 7 Pro-Approved Tips"
Gardening: "How To Grow Cherry Tomatoes: 5 Pro-Approved Tips"
For Businesses Creating Content (B2C):
Pet Care: "How To Train Your Labrador: 9 Pro-Approved Tips"
Wellness Brand: "How To Manage Stress At Work: 5 Pro-Approved Tips"
For Businesses Creating Content (B2B):
Marketers: "How To Improve Your Local SEO Ranking: 8 Pro-Approved Tips"
Logistics Consulting: "How To Optimize Supply Chain Efficiency: 6 Pro-Approved Tips"
💡 Content Template #2 (PRO)
Ask Your Audience The Questions They Need To Break Out Of A Negative Situation
This high-engagement template uses empowerment and emotionally charged language to grab attention and generate views.
Your Headline Template:
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Join Pen Pivot Pro to view Content Template #2 and Content Template #3 — both with breakdowns and custom AI prompts.
Creator Picks
*Link to more information about the Peak-End Rule (quiz answer).
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