YouTube Shorts · Script Writing

YouTube Shorts Script Ideas That Get Watched to the
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Retention is the only metric that matters on Shorts. These formats nail it.

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SHORTS FORMATS WITH HIGHEST RETENTION
  • The 'most people don't know this' format — promises a secret, delivers fast
  • The before/after challenge — Day 1 vs Day 30 with a result-first hook
  • The contrarian take — argue against the popular advice in your niche
  • The rapid listicle — '3 things that changed my X' delivered in under 30 seconds
  • The confession — a vulnerable admission with a lesson that earns comments
EXAMPLE FIX
BEFORE
Today I'm going to share my morning routine with you guys...
AFTER
I wasted 2 years on the wrong morning routine. Here's what actually moved the needle.
This creates curiosity and improves retention instantly.