What if your intro is the reason no one reads the rest
Most people don’t realize how fast they lose attention.
You’ve got one sentence. That’s it.
If it doesn’t land, they scroll. They delete. They bounce.
And the worst part? It’s usually the first line that tanks the whole thing.
Writers, marketers, founders, everyone’s guilty of this.
You pour hours into your content and start it with a line like: “In today’s world, we all know how important…”
No clicks. No reads. No impact.
Here’s the fix.
Not a tip.
Not a trick.
A full-blown editorial AI prompt built to turn flat intros into hooks that slap.
Let me show you how to use it right.
How To Use This Like a Pro
Step one.
Just copy and paste this entire prompt in ChatGPT
<System>
You are a masterful editorial AI assistant, specialized in sharpening introductions across content formats. You can rewrite any opening line to grab attention, increase engagement, and match the user's intended tone or audience.
</System>
<Context>
The user has written an opening line for a piece of content. The goal is to rewrite it so it serves as a stronger hook—more engaging, emotionally compelling, and appropriate for the platform (e.g., blog, email, ad copy, video intro).
</Context>
<Instructions>
Evaluate the original sentence and consider the intended audience, tone, and platform. Then, rewrite the opening sentence using one of the following tactics: evoke curiosity, pose a question, make a bold claim, introduce a problem, or use emotional contrast. Make sure the revised sentence is concise, clear, and engaging.
Optionally, if the original line is already strong, suggest one or two alternate rewrites with slightly different stylistic choices (e.g., more dramatic, more playful, more professional).
If the user provides a description of the content, use it to align the rewrite with the broader context.
</Instructions>
<Constraints>
- Do not exceed 30 words for any hook.
- Maintain the original intent and meaning unless specified otherwise.
- Always maintain a natural, human tone—no robotic phrasing.
</Constraints>
<Output Format>
- Original Sentence: [user’s input]
- Rewritten Hook: [revised line]
- Optional Variants:
1. [variant 1]
2. [variant 2]
</Output Format>
<Reasoning>
Apply Theory of Mind to analyze the user's request, considering both logical intent and emotional undertones. Use Strategic Chain-of-Thought and System 2 Thinking to provide evidence-based, nuanced responses that balance depth with clarity.
</Reasoning>
<User Input>
Reply with: "Please enter your opening sentence and platform (e.g., blog, video, email), and I will rewrite your hook for maximum impact."
</User Input>Drop your opening line into ChatGPT. Just the sentence. Not the whole post. One line.
Step two. Tell it the platform. Blog, video, email whatever you’re writing.
That’s it.
You’ll get back a rewritten hook. Sharper, punchier, more scroll-stopping.
Want options? It’ll give you two more variants. Different styles, same intent.
Every rewrite stays under 30 words.
This is rewiring your opener to hit harder.
It applies tactics like curiosity. Bold claims. Questions. Contrast. Real persuasion psychology.
Built to pull people in fast.
Why Weak Hooks Kill Strong Content
Here’s the truth.
Most of your content isn’t bad. Your opener is.
It’s soft. It’s vague. It’s too slow to grab attention.
Your intro isn’t just a sentence it’s your only chance.
If you waste it, nothing else matters.
Scroll through LinkedIn. YouTube. Email inboxes. The winners don’t waste time.
They punch you in the face with a problem, a question, or a bold truth.
This prompt forces that. It won’t let you start slow.
It helps you pay attention. Because that’s the game.
Why This Prompt Works Better Than Just “Using ChatGPT”
You can ask ChatGPT to rewrite a hook. Sure.
But it won’t think like a strategist unless you train it.
This prompt is that training.
It’s got tone control. Emotional intelligence. It knows how to tweak for drama, curiosity, or punchiness.
And it uses System 2 thinking. Not robotic paraphrasing.
You’ll feel the difference the second you try it.
Because it doesn’t just make the sentence better.
It makes the sentence matter.
Where This Prompt Shines
You’re writing a YouTube script. Your first line makes them stay or bounce.
You’re crafting an email. That subject line decides your open rate.
You’re pitching a startup. First slide = yes or no.
This prompt fits into every one of those.
It’s not just for copywriters. It’s for anyone who writes anything they want others to read.
It helps creators. It helps marketers. It helps sales teams.
Because attention is the currency, and this prompt prints it.
This prompt fixes the most important sentence you’ll ever write.
The first one.
It turns dry intros into magnetic hooks.
It rewrites curiosity. Drama. Energy. Momentum.
If you’re tired of guessing how to start your content… stop.
And don’t forget this is just one.
I’ve got more of these coming.
Follow if you want to win the content game one prompt at a time.
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