Beginner · 30-60 minutes
How to Make YouTube Shorts
A fast workflow to script, edit, and publish Shorts with retention-first hooks.
New creatorsShort-form teamsDaily posting
Workflow steps
- 1Pick one clear idea and write a 3-line hook-first script.
- 2Record or generate a 20-45 second clip.
- 3Add dynamic captions and punch-in zooms for emphasis.
- 4Export 9:16 with a bold thumbnail frame.
- 5Publish with 3-5 niche hashtags and a pinned CTA.
Publish-ready checklist
- Hook lands in first 2 seconds
- Captions are mobile-safe
- End screen CTA included
Suggested output
Commit to a single format and publish 3 clips before iterating.
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