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January 9, 2026 • 12 min read

How to Use ScriptHooks: Complete Guide

Master every feature and unlock the full power of AI-generated viral content. From trending analysis to custom brand voices.

ScriptHooks has multiple powerful features that work together to help you create viral content. Whether you're generating hooks, full scripts, or analyzing what's trending, this guide will show you exactly how to use each tool.

By the end of this guide, you'll know:

1. Trending Content: Your Market Research Tool

The Trending page is often misunderstood. It's not a submission page - it's a discovery tool that shows you what's going viral on YouTube right now.

What Trending Does

Automatically pulls the top-performing videos in your niche so you can see:

  • What hooks are getting millions of views
  • Which topics are trending in your industry
  • What content angles are working
  • Real-time market validation

How to Use Trending Content

1 Select Your Niche - Click one of the niche buttons (Fitness, Business, Tech, Finance, Health, etc.)

2 Browse Viral Videos - Scroll through videos currently getting views. Each card shows:

3 Use the Filters

4 Take Action

Pro Tip: Use Trending to validate your content ideas before creating. If similar topics are getting millions of views, you know there's demand.

2. Script Generator: Short Clips to Long-Form

Many users think the Script Generator only works for short clips. Actually, it can create scripts from 30 seconds all the way up to 20 minutes.

Platform Presets

The Script Generator includes 4 quick presets:

Custom Duration Slider

But you're not limited to these presets! Use the Custom Duration slider to generate scripts anywhere from:

Custom Duration Slider in action - adjust from 30 seconds to 20 minutes

What's Included in Every Script

  • Viral Hook - Proven opening that stops scrolling (with view count from real videos)
  • Full Script - Research-backed content with proper pacing
  • B-Roll Suggestions - Specific visual recommendations with timestamps
  • CTA Options - 3 different call-to-action choices
  • Citations - Verified sources and statistics (Tier 1 feature)

Advanced Options

Creator Style Presets:

Hook Style: Choose how your opening should feel (Story-Driven, Direct, Opinionated, Curiosity-Driven, etc.)

Content Angle: Strategic positioning (Contrarian, Aspirational, Problem-Focused, Trend-Jacking, etc.)

Pro Tip: For longer scripts (10+ minutes), use the Custom Duration slider and select "Educational" style. The AI will structure it with multiple segments and retention hooks throughout.

3. Brand Kit Builder: Your Custom Voice Template

This is where ScriptHooks becomes truly powerful. Instead of generic AI content, the Brand Kit Builder lets you teach the AI to write in your unique voice.

What Is a Brand Kit?

A Brand Kit is a saved template that tells the AI:

Creating Your First Brand Kit (Pro)

1 Access the Builder

From Script Generator or Hook Generator, scroll down and click "+ Create Custom Brand Kit"

2 Basic Settings

Brand Name: Enter your brand or channel name (e.g., "FitLife Studios")

Voice Type: Choose your primary style:

3 Adjust Tone Attributes (0-10 Sliders)

Warmth (Friendly & Caring):

  • 0-3: Cold, detached, purely factual
  • 4-6: Balanced, professional with some warmth
  • 7-10: Very warm, personal, like talking to a friend

Authority (Expert & Confident):

  • 0-3: Humble, questioning, uncertain
  • 4-6: Balanced confidence
  • 7-10: Very authoritative, expert, commanding

Playfulness (Fun & Light):

  • 0-3: Serious, formal, no jokes
  • 4-6: Occasional humor
  • 7-10: Very playful, jokes, puns, lighthearted

Empathy (Understanding & Supportive):

  • 0-3: Unsympathetic, direct criticism
  • 4-6: Balanced understanding
  • 7-10: Very empathetic, supportive, validating

Boldness (Direct & Provocative):

  • 0-3: Safe, agreeable, avoids controversy
  • 4-6: Some strong opinions
  • 7-10: Very bold, contrarian, polarizing takes

4 Save Your Brand Kit

Click "Create Brand Kit" - it's now saved and available in your dropdowns!

Advanced Training (Enterprise Only)

Enterprise users can train the AI even further by uploading:

Using Your Brand Kit

Once created, your Brand Kits appear in the dropdown on both Script Generator and Hook Generator. Just select it before generating, and all output will match that voice!

Pro Tip: Create multiple Brand Kits for different content types. Example: "Main Channel" (educational, high authority), "Shorts" (playful, high energy), "Client Work" (professional, moderate warmth).

4. Understanding Your "On-Brand" Score

When you generate a script using a Brand Kit, ScriptHooks analyzes how well the output matches your custom voice settings. You'll see a Brand Voice Consistency Score at the top of your results.

The Grading Scale

A
90-100 Points - Perfect Brand Match ✅
"This script perfectly matches your brand voice" - Use as-is or with minor tweaks
B
80-89 Points - Great Brand Match ✅
"This script aligns well with your brand voice" - Solid output, minor adjustments possible
C
70-79 Points - Moderate Match ⚠️
"Several adjustments needed" - Review carefully and edit for brand alignment
D
60-69 Points - Needs Improvement ⚠️
"Consider regenerating" - Significant misalignment, try generating again
F
Below 60 Points - Low Brand Match ❌
"Regenerate to match your brand voice" - Doesn't match your settings, generate a new version

What the Score Measures

The AI evaluates how well the generated script matches your Brand Kit settings:

What to Do Based on Your Score

A or B Grade: Your Brand Kit is dialed in! The output matches your voice. Use it with confidence.

C Grade: The script is usable but needs editing. Review it and adjust sections that don't feel like your brand.

D or F Grade: Don't use this output. Instead:

  1. Click "Generate" again to create a new version
  2. If you get multiple low scores, adjust your Brand Kit sliders
  3. Consider if your Voice Type selection matches your tone sliders
Pro Tip: If you consistently get low scores, your Brand Kit settings might be conflicting. Example: "Professional" voice type with Playfulness at 10 is contradictory. Try lowering Playfulness to 4-6 for professional content.

5. Highlight-to-Rewrite: Fine-Tune Your Scripts

After generating a script, you might love 90% of it but want to adjust a specific section. That's where Highlight-to-Rewrite comes in - our newest feature that lets you refine individual sections without regenerating the entire script.

What Highlight-to-Rewrite Does

Select any portion of your generated script (10-100 words) and get AI-powered rewrites that:

  • Maintain consistency with the rest of your script
  • Preserve your brand voice and tone
  • Keep citations and references intact
  • Match the energy and pacing of surrounding content

How to Use It

1 Generate Your Script

First, create a script using the Script Generator. Once it appears, you'll see a hint: "Highlight text to rewrite it (10-100 words)"

2 Highlight the Section

Click and drag to select the text you want to improve. You can select:

The selected text will be highlighted in orange with rounded corners.

3 Choose Your Rewrite Action

A drawer opens on the right with quick actions and a custom feedback option:

Quick Actions

  • Make Shorter: Condense without losing meaning
  • Make Punchier: Add more impact and energy
  • Add Emotion: Increase emotional resonance
  • More Professional: Formal and polished tone

Custom Feedback

Or type your own instruction like:

  • "Make this sound more urgent"
  • "Add a specific example"
  • "Simplify for a younger audience"
  • "Make this more conversational"

4 Compare Original vs Rewrite

The AI generates a rewritten version and shows you both side-by-side:

5 Choose Your Action

When to Use Highlight-to-Rewrite

Pro Tip: You can highlight and rewrite multiple sections in sequence. Perfect the hook first, then adjust the body, then refine the CTA - all without losing your original script.

Highlight-to-Rewrite feature in action - select text, get instant rewrites

Cost & Limits

6. Putting It All Together: Your Workflow

Here's how to use all these features together for maximum impact:

1 Research with Trending

2 Create Your Brand Kit (First Time Only)

3 Generate Your Script

4 Check Your Brand Score

5 Use the Output

6 Generate Variations (Optional)

Common Questions

Can I generate scripts longer than 3 minutes?

Yes! Use the Custom Duration slider to create scripts up to 20 minutes. For scripts longer than 20 minutes, you'll need an Enterprise plan.

How many Brand Kits can I create?

Pro users can create multiple Brand Kits. Create different kits for different content types, clients, or platforms.

Do I need to create a Brand Kit?

No, it's optional. But Brand Kits ensure consistency and make your content sound uniquely like you, not generic AI.

Can I edit a saved Brand Kit?

Currently, you can create new Brand Kits but not edit existing ones. Create a new kit with adjusted settings if needed.

What's the difference between Hook Generator and Script Generator?

Hook Generator: Creates just the opening hook (first 3-10 seconds). Great for testing multiple options quickly.

Script Generator: Creates complete scripts from 30 seconds to 20 minutes with hooks, body content, B-roll, and CTAs.

How do I submit content to Trending?

You don't! Trending automatically pulls top-performing YouTube videos. It's a discovery tool, not a submission platform.

Ready to Create Viral Content?

Now that you know how to use every feature, it's time to put it into practice. Start with Trending to find what's working, create your Brand Kit, and generate your first script.

Start Generating Scripts →

Final Tips for Success

ScriptHooks is designed to save you hours of brainstorming and writing while maintaining your unique voice. Master these features, and you'll never stare at a blank page again.

Have questions about using ScriptHooks? Contact our support team - we're here to help you succeed.