Hook Templates
Templates and guidelines used for generating social media hooks and threads
Thread Generation Guidelines
These guidelines control how AI generates threads for X/Bluesky
Humanization Rules
Rules to make AI-generated content sound more human and less detectable
Platform Guidelines
Each platform has specific character limits and style recommendations
X
Character Limit:
280
Threads:
Yes (1-6)
Style:
Concise. Hashtags optional (0-2).
Format:
Hook + context
Character Limit:
2200
Threads:
No
Style:
Can be longer and more storytelling. Emojis encouraged. Hashtags at the end (5-15). First line is crucial.
Format:
Hook line
Expanded story/context
#hashtags
Tiktok
Character Limit:
2200
Threads:
No
Style:
Casual and trendy. Short captions work best (under 150 chars). Hashtags for discovery.
Format:
Short punchy caption #relevant #hashtags
Bluesky
Character Limit:
300
Threads:
Yes (1-6)
Style:
Conversational. No hashtags needed.
Format:
Hook + brief elaboration
Hook Templates
These templates guide the AI in creating engaging hooks for the first tweet
Did You Know
Pattern:
Did you know {fact}?
Use Case:
Surprising facts
Example:
Did you know the name 'Guybrush' came from a placeholder filename?
Story Behind
Pattern:
The story behind {topic}...
Use Case:
Origin stories, making-of content
Example:
The story behind Pixar's first feature film...
Most People Dont
Pattern:
Most people don't realize {insight}
Use Case:
Insider knowledge
Example:
Most people don't realize Miyazaki retired 7 times
This Changed Everything
Pattern:
This changed everything: {event}
Use Case:
Pivotal moments
Example:
This changed everything: Disney's first sound cartoon
Person Said
Pattern:
"{quote}" - {person}
Use Case:
Memorable quotes
Example:
"Animation can explain whatever the mind can conceive" - Walt Disney
Almost Didnt Happen
Pattern:
Here's why {thing} almost didn't happen...
Use Case:
Near-miss drama
Example:
Here's why Toy Story almost didn't happen...
Unpopular Opinion
Pattern:
Unpopular opinion: {opinion}
Use Case:
Contrarian takes
Example:
Unpopular opinion: The sequel was better
Thread Intro
Pattern:
A thread about {topic} 🧵
Use Case:
Thread starters
Example:
A thread about the hidden details in Ghibli films 🧵
Original Design
Pattern:
In the original {document_type} for {project}, {contrast}
Use Case:
Design docs, proposals, GDDs, pitch docs - contrasting early plans with final result
Example:
In the original 1986 pitch for Maniac Mansion, the mansion was going to be a shopping mall
Before It Shipped
Pattern:
Before {project} shipped, {early_detail}
Use Case:
Early development details from design documents
Example:
Before Monkey Island shipped, Guybrush was originally named 'Guy'