Running on Empty? One AI Prompt That Spits Out 20 Short-Form Video Ideas in Minutes
Beat creative fatigue fast—copy this “content strategist” prompt to spark 20 TikTok/Reel ideas on demand and keep your posting streak alive.
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7/8/20252 min read
Why Brainstorms Feel Like Brain-Drains in 2025
Creators are pumping out more video than ever—yet 45 % of marketers now lean on AI purely to brainstorm fresh content concepts.
No surprise: feeding the algorithm daily is a full-time job, and 63 % of creators use AI tools to speed up video scripting
Translation: the faster you spark ideas, the faster you film, post, and move on with your life.
The Copy-Paste Prompt (Swap [in brackets] for Your Niche)
Act as a seasoned content strategist who studies short-form trends.
GOAL ➜ Brainstorm 20 scroll-stopping video ideas for [YOUR NICHE].
FORMAT ➜ Bullet list; each idea ≤12 words; include 1 emoji; note ideal hook angle.
TONE ➜ Punchy, optimistic, Gen-Z friendly.
RETURN ➜ Label list “20 Sparks” and add a soft CTA to follow for more tips.
Why it works:
Role power (“content strategist”) sets an expert voice.
Hard output rules (word count, emoji) force snackable ideas.
One clear objective keeps the model laser-focused—no rambling.
20 Sparks, Zero Stress—Sample Ideas for a Productivity Niche
“Morning in 15 sec: My 3-task rule ☀️—watch”
“Desk setup that doubles focus 🔥”
“Stop doom-scrolls with this timer hack ⏰”
“POV: Inbox zero before 9 AM 📬”
“Why I calendar block sleep first 😴”
“Coffee vs. green tea—focus smackdown ☕️🆚🍵”
“One app that ate my to-do list 📱”
“Batch your emails like a barista latte 🥛”
“Can AI plan your day better than you? 🤖”
“The ‘digital sundown’ phone trick 🌅”
“3-minute desk stretches for energy 💪”
“Swipe file → idea avalanche 📂”
“Time-blind? Color code your calendar 🎨”
“Silent work sprints with friends—how? 🙊”
“Notion templates that changed everything 🗂️”
“Why I journal in bullet emojis 📝✨”
“Turning commute time into podcast school 🎧”
“Single screen vs. dual: fight! 🖥️🖥️”
“AI voice notes > typing—prove me wrong 🎙️”
“Friday power-down ritual to save Monday 🛑”
Tip: swap the niche and rerun the prompt—fashion, finance, fitness, whatever.
5 Micro-Tweaks to Make the Prompt Yours
Specify platform: add “for TikTok’s 3-sec hook rule.”
Add data flair: “Include one 2025 stat per idea.”
Set length: “Ideas ≤8 words” for ultra-punchy hooks.
Inject brand voice: “Keep sarcasm at 5/10.”
Iterate twice: follow up with “Even edgier—use curiosity gaps.”
From Idea List to Live Feed (Your 30-Minute Plan)
Minute 0-5 Paste prompt → get 20 sparks.
5-15 Pick top five; ask AI for 60-word scripts.
15-25 Record clips (phone, natural light).
25-30 Caption & schedule using the same emojis for brand cohesion.
Consistency 1, overwhelm 0. 👍
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Quick-Fire Takeaways
Batch brainstorming once a week; film twice; edit daily—rhythm beats hustle.
Save every AI iteration; your personal prompt library grows fast.
Add alt text as you schedule—Google Images loves context.
Celebrate sparks: drop a 🧠 emoji in your notes when an idea publishes; tiny wins fuel momentum.