Business of YouTubeChapter 16
YouTube Shorts Extraction Planner
From: YouTube Shorts, The Strategic Approach for Business Channels
Use this prompt after completing each long-form video to identify Shorts opportunities from content you've already created.
Help me identify Shorts opportunities from my long-form content. - My niche: [YOUR INDUSTRY/TOPIC] - Recent video topic: [WHAT THE VIDEO COVERS] - Key points covered: [LIST 3-5 MAIN POINTS] - Surprising stats or facts mentioned: [LIST THEM] - Stories or examples shared: [BRIEFLY DESCRIBE] Please identify: - The 3 best moments to extract as standalone Shorts (with hook suggestions) - A compelling opening line for each (first 2 sec) - Suggested text overlay for each - A bridge CTA for each pointing to the full video - Which Short has the highest viral potential and why Focus on moments that stand alone and make viewers want to see more.
Run this after each long-form video. It takes five minutes to fill out and will identify two to three Shorts you can create from content you've already produced. Over time, you'll develop an instinct for spotting Short-worthy moments while you're still filming.