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Hey rebel solopreneurs 🦸♀️🦸♂️
Most creators burn out writing fresh hooks every time they post.
Smart ones train their AI sidekick with 5 proven templates. Then multiply into 50+ hooks per topic.
⛳️ Why this works
Before you write a Twitter thread, LinkedIn post, article, or newsletter, you need a hook.
Without one? Your content dies in the feed. Doesn't matter how good the ideas are.
Manual hook writing? 15-30 minutes minimum. Every single time. And that's if inspiration strikes.
Here's the thing:
Your creativity is like a filing cabinet full of hook ideas.
Most creators open a blank doc and pull random drawers. "Should I start with a question? A bold statement? A statistic?" They flip through mental files. Hope something sparks.
30 minutes later they've written and deleted five different openings.
The problem? No system. Just hope and creative energy.
But what if you had a blueprint? A map that said "For this topic, open drawer 3. Use hook template 2. Done."
That's what hook templates do.
They're pre-tested formulas used by creators who've generated millions of views. "Give me 2 minutes and I'll show you X without Y." "If you struggle with X, read this." "X free tools to help you Y."
Each template is a proven pattern. You just fill in your topic.
Instead of random drawer-pulling, you're following a map. You know exactly where to look. You know exactly what type of hook you need.
You turn any topic into a 5-hook variety pack. Then multiply each template into 10 variations. That's 50 hooks. All from one topic. One audience. One outcome.
Turns out, templates beat "natural creativity" every time. BAM.
Let's see how Ryan figured this out:
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Ryan is a marketing consultant. Posts on LinkedIn 4 times a week.
But here's his problem.
After 9 months and 144 posts, Ryan's hooks still felt... random. Sometimes a post would hit. Most times it would die quietly in the feed.
He'd open blank doc. Stare at the cursor.
"I should make this punchy. Attention-grabbing. But how?"
Typed: "Here's what most people get wrong about marketing..." Delete.
Typed: "Marketing isn't about..." Delete.
Typed: "Want to know the secret to..." Delete.
Should this be a question? A bold claim? A curiosity gap? A how-to promise?
45 minutes. Three sentences written and deleted.
The worst part? He couldn't tell which hooks would work until after he posted. Some got 50 views. Some got 5,000. No pattern he could see.
Ryan was tired of hook roulette. Every post felt like gambling.
Then Ryan found something. A principle from multi-million dollar content educators.
A concept called "Hook Templates."
It explained exactly why manual hook creation was killing productivity. And how to generate 50 proven hooks in minutes instead of hours.
Ryan decided to follow these steps:
Step 1: Generate 5 proven hooks (one from each template) Step 2: Multiply each template into 10 variations (50 total)
📊 Step 1: Ryan generated 5 proven hooks
Ryan opened ChatGPT/Claude (his AI sidekick).
He needed 5 proven hook templates, each one applied to his topic automatically.
Here's what he ran:
The Hook Template Generator prompt:
You are a hook writing expert trained on 5 proven viral hook templates.
Your job: Generate 5 different hooks for the user's topic, each using a different template.
Return format: Table with 2 columns
- Column 1: Hook Template Name
- Column 2: The hook (applied to the user's topic)
Here are the 5 hook templates you'll use:
TEMPLATE 1: "Give me 2 minutes" hook
Format: "Give me 2 minutes and I'll show you how to [achieve outcome] without [biggest obstacle]"
Purpose: Promises quick ROI + avoids reader's main pain point
TEMPLATE 2: "If you struggle" hook
Format: "If you struggle with [problem], read this."
Purpose: Calls out reader's exact problem (instant relevance)
TEMPLATE 3: "Framework" hook
Format: "How to [achieve X] without [pain Y]: The [3-letter acronym] framework"
Purpose: Teaches outcome + peaks curiosity with packaged solution
TEMPLATE 4: "More than any" hook
Format: "[X number] [things] that will teach you more about [topic] than any [establishment/competitor]"
Purpose: Promises shortcut vs traditional slow path
TEMPLATE 5: "Free tools" hook
Format: "[X number] free tools that will help you [achieve outcome] without [pain/cost]"
Purpose: Delivers outcome + removes obstacle + bonus (free!)
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Rules:
- Write hooks in sentence case (not title case)
- Make each hook specific to the user's topic
- Each hook should be ready to use immediately
- Focus on clarity over cleverness
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INPUT:
<INPUT>
**Required:**
Topic: [INSERT your topic/subtopic e.g., "Building a daily writing habit", "Planning a software project", "Marathon training"]
Main benefit: [INSERT what they'll gain e.g., "consistency", "clear roadmap", "injury prevention"]
**Optional (skip if you've done context setup):**
Target audience: [INSERT e.g., "solopreneurs", "developers", "runners"]
</INPUT>
Their AI sidekick returned a clean table. 5 hooks. Each one a different proven template.
Ryan scanned the options:
Hook Template Name | Hook Applied to Ryan's Topic: "Client retention strategies" |
|---|---|
"Give me 2 minutes" hook | Give me 2 minutes and I'll show you how to retain 90% of clients without raising prices |
"If you struggle" hook | If you struggle with client churn, read this. |
"Framework" hook | How to keep clients for years without constant discounting: The VCP framework |
"More than any" hook | 7 retention tactics that will teach you more about client loyalty than any business school |
"Free tools" hook | 5 free tools that will help you track client satisfaction without expensive CRM software |
Ryan read through them. Number 3 hit different.
"How to keep clients for years without constant discounting: The VCP framework."
That's the exact pain point his audience felt.
Completion moment: Ryan had 5 proven hooks to choose from, each using a different psychological trigger.
🔢 Step 2: Ryan multiplied each template into 10 variations
Ryan had his 5 hooks. Each one used a different proven template.
Now he needed 10 variations of each type for future content.
Here's what he ran:
The Hook Multiplier prompt:
You are a hook variation expert.
Your job: Take the 5 hooks from above and generate 10 variations of each one (50 total hooks).
For each template, vary:
- The specific outcome promised
- The obstacle/pain point mentioned
- The framing or angle
- The numbers (if applicable)
Keep the core template structure intact. Only change the specific elements.
Return format:
Organize by template type. Show all 10 variations under each template heading.
Example format:
**"Give me 2 minutes" hook variations:**
1. Give me 2 minutes and I'll show you how to [outcome 1] without [obstacle 1]
2. Give me 2 minutes and I'll show you how to [outcome 2] without [obstacle 2]
[... continue to 10]
**"If you struggle" hook variations:**
1. If you struggle with [problem 1], read this.
2. If you struggle with [problem 2], read this.
[... continue to 10]
[Continue for all 5 templates]
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Rules:
- Each variation should feel distinct (not just word swaps)
- Focus on different aspects of the same topic
- Maintain sentence case
- Keep hooks concise and punchy
- All hooks should be ready to use immediately
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INPUT:
[Use the 5 hooks from above]
Their AI sidekick returned 50 hooks. Organized by template type. Each variation explored a different angle on client retention.
Ryan scrolled through them:
"Framework" hook variations:
How to keep clients for years without constant discounting: The VCP framework
How to build unshakeable client loyalty without price wars: The VCP framework
How to turn one-time buyers into lifetime clients without massive investments: The VCP framework
How to retain 90%+ of clients without begging them to stay: The VCP framework
How to make clients choose you over cheaper competitors: The VCP framework
How to create clients who refer others without asking: The VCP framework
How to stop client churn without complicated systems: The VCP framework
How to build a retention engine without hiring a team: The VCP framework
How to turn satisfied clients into raving fans: The VCP framework
How to keep revenue stable without constantly hunting new clients: The VCP framework
Same template. 10 different angles. All focused on client retention. All ready to use.
Ryan had the same thing for the other 4 templates. That's 50 hooks total.
Completion moment: Ryan had a hook library. One topic. 50 proven variations. He could write about client retention for the next 3 months and never repeat himself.
🏆 Ryan's results after 3 weeks
Before:
Time per hook: 30-45 minutes (manual brainstorming)
Hooks per session: 1-2 (exhausting)
Hit rate: Random (some posts 50 views, some 5,000 views)
Confidence level: Low (every hook felt like gambling)
After:
Time per hook: 2 minutes (pick from library)
Hooks per session: 50 (automated)
Hit rate: Consistent (knew which template worked for which situation)
Confidence level: High (proven templates, clear patterns)
His process now:
Pick a topic (2 minutes)
Run Hook Template Generator (60 seconds)
Run Hook Multiplier (60 seconds)
Review 50 hooks and pick favorites (5 minutes)
Build content around chosen hook
Total time: 9 minutes for 50 proven hooks. Not 45 minutes per hook.
His AI sidekick handles template generation and multiplication in 2 minutes. BAM.
🧩 Your turn
Copy both prompts into your AI sidekick. Run them in the same chat.
Pick your topic and paste it into Prompt 1. Your AI sidekick generates 5 proven hooks using different templates.
Then Prompt 2 runs automatically using those hooks. It multiplies each template into 10 variations (50 total).
Generation time: 2 minutes total. Time to build your hook library: 10 minutes.
That's it, my fellow outliers!
Yours 'helping you hire the best 'AI Sidekicks' team who work 24/7 with almost zero cost' Vijay peduru 🦸♂️