Script Wizard
Your personal scripting engine for social video explainers.
A skill and a standalone master prompt that gives journalists a structured, personalised framework for drafting, reviewing, and iterating on social media video explainer scripts — built around your voice, your publication's editorial standards, and the platform you're working for.
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Claude
As a skill
Install Script Wizard as a skill in Claude. It runs automatically on every conversation — no pasting, no setup each time.
As a master prompt, on any platform
In a project
Upload the standalone prompt as a file in any AI platform's project or workspace feature — ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, or any tool that supports system instructions.
In a single chat
Paste the standalone prompt at the start of any conversation. Works everywhere, no setup required. The simplest way to get started.
A skill to create yours.
01
Script Wizard Setup
A one-time guided conversation that builds your personalised preset. You answer questions across five areas, and the skill writes your scripting profile for you.
- Language and regional variants
- Publication, audience, and platform goals
- Your personal voice and writing patterns
- Newsroom editorial standards
- Spelling, vocabulary, and formatting rules
02
Your Scripting Skill
Setup generates a personalised markdown file — a preset you can use as a skill or a master prompt. Install it as a second skill, upload it in a project, or paste it manually in a chat.
- Portable — share with colleagues
- Updatable as your standards evolve
- Works with any AI platform
- No subscription, no account, no data stored
Commands you can run.
Script this: [notes]
Draft a full script from your newsgathering notes, story outline, or bullet points. The skill applies your hook style, pacing, and format automatically.
Script from this article: [paste]
Transform a written article into a vertical video script. The skill strips what doesn't translate to video and rebuilds the story in your voice.
Review this draft: [script]
Evaluate an existing draft against your editorial standards. Get feedback on hook strength, pacing, clarity, and platform fit.
Shorter / Punchier / More direct
Quick iteration commands to refine any draft. Structure, length, and hook type are set per story — not locked into the preset.
What it can't do.
Replace editorial judgment
Script Wizard drafts — it doesn't decide. Every output is a starting point, not a finished product. The skill has no awareness of your newsroom's current priorities, sensitivities, or context beyond what you give it.
Verify facts
The skill writes from what you give it. It does not fact-check, cross-reference sources, or validate claims. Standard editorial verification applies to everything it produces.
Guarantee your voice perfectly
The preset captures patterns, not every nuance. Some drafts will need significant editing — especially on stories that sit outside your typical beat or format.
Work outside of vertical video scripts
Script Wizard is optimised for vertical video formats — TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts. It is not designed for long-form documentary scripts, broadcast packages, or written articles.
Before you use it.
AI-generated content requires human review
Everything Script Wizard produces should be treated as a draft. It can contain inaccuracies, awkward phrasing, or framing that doesn't match your editorial standards. Verify, edit, and take responsibility for what you publish.
Not affiliated with any newsroom
Script Wizard is an independent open-source project. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or maintained by any news organisation. It is designed to work with any newsroom's standards and workflows.