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Short-Form Video Scripts That Work Across TikTok, Reels & Shorts

February 8, 2026 5 min read

You do not need three different scripts for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts — just one well-structured one. Here are the five formats that consistently outperform.

The 5 script formats

  • The Listicle — "3 things I wish I knew before [X]"
  • The Mistake — "If you do [common thing], stop."
  • The Transformation — Before vs after, with a 1-second payoff.
  • The Reveal — Build curiosity, pay it off in the final beat.
  • The POV — Relatable scenario your audience instantly recognises.

Universal scene structure

Every short-form script should fit: Hook (0-3s) → Setup (3-12s) → Payoff (12-25s) → CTA (25-30s). Use our short-form video ideas AI to fill the template in seconds.

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