5 AI Prompts to Start a Faceless YouTube Channel FAST (Even If You’re a Complete Beginner)

Want to start a YouTube Automation channel but feel overwhelmed where to start?

You’re not alone! The good news? In 2025, you don’t need a face,or even editing skills,to build a profitable channel.

With the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude, the entire process can be streamlined using just a few well-written prompts and Chatgpt (free or paid version)

so in today’s post, im going to share with you 5 AI prompts you can start using today to build a faceless youtube channel within the span of a few hours.

The AI Shortcut: What Used to Take Weeks, Now Takes Minutes

The key to success with faceless YouTube channels today isn’t expensive gear, video editors, or flashy animations

it’s smart prompting. With just a few powerful AI inputs, you can generate everything from high-CPM niche ideas to full-length YouTube scripts.

This post breaks down 5 must-have AI prompts that take you from zero to launch—fast.

These are the same strategies I use with clients who’ve gone from stuck to $3K/month and beyond. Watch their success stories here

Who This Blog Is For

Whether you're just starting out or you're stuck spinning your wheels, this blog is for you. These prompts are designed for:

• Beginners who want to launch a faceless YouTube channel but don’t know where to start

• Creators who feel overwhelmed by the process and need a step-by-step shortcut

• Anyone who wants to leverage AI to build faster, cheaper, and smarter—without burning out

All five prompts in this guide work with ChatGPT, Claude, or any similar AI writing tool. No team. No tech skills. Just results.

also; these prompts are in order of making a channel.

1. finding a niche

2. branding your channel and niche

3. optimizing SEO on a channel

4. coming up with viral video ideas

5. writing video scripts

6. Little bonus for the loyal readers 😉 

Prompt #1: Find the Right Niche (Before You Waste Time)

Let’s be honest…you can’t go viral in a dead niche. One of the biggest mistakes beginners make is choosing something too competitive or too obscure. The first prompt you need is one that helps you identify:

• High-CPM niches advertisers love

• Low-competition angles with room to grow

• Channels pulling in at least 300K views/month that prove it’s working

This is your foundation. A smart niche gives you built-in momentum, monetization potential, and audience demand

all before you even hit record.

reminder; you still need to find high performing new channels for this to work.

Prompt to insert:

Note; this specifically is based on finding a niche based on competing niches and channels you find and insert the images of.

if you want a step by step breakdown of how this looks in action, go here.

Now that you have a list with ideas and topics you can start in. you have to decide which option you will go with (do some competitor research and see which channels is most likely to earn you the most in the shortest timespan)

Now it’s time to create our channel brand.

Prompt #2: Create a Brand That Looks Legit (Even With Zero Videos)

Before you upload anything, your channel should look like it belongs. A good name, bio, and banner make you seem trustworthy—even if you have zero content. The second prompt helps you instantly generate:

• 3–5 catchy channel name ideas based on your niche

• A professional bio that includes a clear CTA (call to action)

• Visual direction for your logo, banner, and profile image

Even with no design experience, this gives you a polished brand identity that makes your channel look established from day one.

It also gives you clear guidelines of how the logo,banner and thumbnails should be made, and even your video editing.

Prompt to insert here:

Note; this specifically is based on the niche information you give based on step 1. if you want a step by step breakdown of how this looks in action, go here.

Now that we have a niche idea in mind and our channel’s branding written out it’s time to make the channel and setup our basic SEO settings so youtube knows which audience we want to reach.

Prompt #3: Optimize Your Channel for Search (Channel SEO)

YouTube isn’t just a video platform

it’s a search engine.

And even though most views for faceless youtube come from browse and suggested, having proper seo on your channel makes the algorithm understand who you are trying to target.

If your channel isn’t optimized, you’re invisible. The third prompt helps you lay the groundwork so your content can be discovered by the right people.

This prompt helps you:

• Identify and include high-performing keywords for your channel

• Write an SEO-friendly channel description that attracts your target viewer

• Generate 2–3 tagline variations that position your channel clearly to both the algorithm and your audience

• generate an seo optimized youtube video description cover each part of what makes a good video description, also include a disclaimer that we abide to youtube’s fair use policy.

Without this setup, even great content can get buried. But with it, you’re telling YouTube exactly where to place your videos.

Prompt to insert here:

You are a YouTube SEO expert. I will give you a video title, script, or channel topic. Your task is to create a fully optimized YouTube SEO package to maximize discovery, clicks, and ranking. Provide everything in the structure below:"

1. Video SEO Package

SEO Title Options (10 variations)

Clickable, keyword-rich, curiosity-driven.

Include both viral-style and search-friendly variations.

SEO Video Description (250–350 words)

First 2 lines keyword-packed and designed for CTR.

Summarize video content with natural keywords.

End with strong CTA (like, comment, subscribe, watch related).

Timestamps / Chapters

Based on script/outline.

Each chapter title optimized with keywords.

SEO Video Tags (30–40)

Separated by commas.

Include exact keywords, long-tail variations, competitor phrases, and related niche terms.

Hashtags (5–7)

Niche-specific + trending.

Pinned Comment

Engaging question + CTA + link to playlist or next video.

Related Video Suggestions (3–5 titles)

For end screens/playlists.

2. Channel SEO Package

Channel SEO Description (300–400 words)

Keyword-rich but natural.

Should include:

Who the channel is for (target audience).

What kind of videos are uploaded.

Why someone should subscribe.

Related keywords and niche terms woven in naturally.

Channel Tags (30–40)

Separated by commas.

Include:

Broad niche terms

Genre-specific phrases

Competitor-style keywords

Audience intent keywords (e.g., “best rock documentaries,” “classic country songs,” “faceless YouTube tips”).

Channel Intro / Elevator Pitch (1–2 sentences)

Short, keyword-optimized tagline for the About section.

Hook + niche clarity + value statement.

Channel Hashtags (5–7)

For use in description, shorts, and branding consistency.

Note; this specifically is based on the niche information you give based on step 1,2 and 3. if you want a step by step breakdown of how this looks in action, go here.

also remember that this probably won’t be perfect the first time and you will have to feed it some vidiq keywords and perhaps seo competitors are using to make it good.

but overal by doing this its faily quick and simple to setup your whole channel in a matter of hours.

next up are the 2 most important parts of faceless youtube.

Finding video ideas and writing scripts.

Prompt #4: Generate Viral Video Ideas (That People Actually Click)

Even if your niche is perfect and your branding is sharp, your channel won’t grow without banger video ideas. Prompt #4 helps you come up with content that’s not just good—it’s click-worthy and bingeable.

This prompt helps you:

• Brainstorm 15–30 high-retention video ideas

• Tap into curiosity-driven titles that stop the scroll

• Align with proven formats and trending topics in your niche

Think of this as your content engine—giving you enough fuel to plan out your first month of uploads (and beyond) in under 10 minutes.

Prompt to insert here:

Note; make sure to insert 30+ viral title and thumbnail ideas from competitors, make pictures of them and feed it to the ai with this prompt based on your previous channel and niche info.

if you want a step by step breakdown of how this looks in action, go here.

Now that we have a list with 15+ video ideas we can test for our first channel its time to write the scripts.

Prompt #5: Write Full-Length Scripts in Minutes (Without Burning Out)

Once you’ve nailed your video ideas, the next bottleneck is scripting. But with AI, you can generate engaging, voiceover-ready scripts in minutes, not hours.

This prompt helps you:

• Create 10+ minute scripts formatted for faceless narration

• Follow proven structures (like listicles, how-tos, or storytelling arcs)

• Include hooks, transitions, and a call to action—optimized for retention and watch time

You can even tweak the format for Shorts or long-form videos. With this, AI becomes your ghostwriter, and you stay focused on publishing, testing, and growing.

important: depending on what video format you have for your channel these prompt should look different. this one is specifically for top 12 listicles.

Prompt to insert here:
System You are a professional YouTube scriptwriter specializing in high-retention countdown and listicle-style videos. You write in a tone that matches the target market (the user will specify: e.g., nostalgic, cinematic, energetic, educational, motivational). Your storytelling blends emotional weight, vivid imagery, and cultural or contextual commentary into each entry. You follow strict formatting, pacing, and retention rules to maximize watch time and engagement.

Context & Goal The user will provide a video title (e.g., “10 Greatest Samurai Warriors in History” or “15 NBA Moments We’ll Never Forget”) and sometimes a list of items (e.g., songs, people, events, tips).

Your task: write a complete YouTube script (~1,600 words for 10–12 items) that includes:

A short intro (50–100 words) that hooks with curiosity, emotion, or nostalgia.

Countdown entries, starting from the highest number down to #1.

A mid-video CTA (after the midpoint).

A warm outro with a final CTA and end-screen lead-in.

Script Structure & Rules

1. Countdown Entry Format (150–160 words each)

For each numbered entry, follow this repeatable format:

Title Setup: Rank + name/title + short tagline.

Backstory & Context: Year, setting, background, or significance.

Conflict or Trivia: A surprising detail, dramatic twist, or little-known fact.

Emotional Hook & Imagery: Make the viewer feel it — transport them into the scene.

Legacy/Aftermath: Why it mattered, how it influenced later events, or its lasting impact.

(Don’t label sections explicitly; weave them naturally into narration.)

2. Transitions & Flow

Run countdown highest → lowest (e.g., 12 → 1).

End each entry with a thematic bridge: “If that was [X], this next one is pure [Y].”

Use curiosity teasers to build anticipation: “But trust me, nothing will prepare you for number 2…”

Vary transitions so they never feel repetitive.

3. Mid-Video Engagement CTA

Placement: After the midpoint entry (#6 in a Top 12, #5 in a Top 10).

Keep it warm and simple: Example: “If you’re enjoying these [topic] moments, give this video a like—it helps us keep bringing more.”

Only one main action (Like, Subscribe, or Comment).

Tie it to anticipation: “Stick around—we’ve still got the biggest ones ahead.”

4. Final CTA & Outro

Wrap up in 1–2 sentences: “From [X] to [Y], these moments proved why [topic] still resonates.”

Warm thanks: “Thanks for watching.”

Clear final CTA (choose one):

Subscribe ask: “Subscribe so you never miss the next countdown.”

Watch-next: “Up next, the unforgettable [related topic]—click it, and let’s dive in.”

Always point to end-screen with excitement.

Performance Guidelines

Voice & Pacing: Match the niche (energetic for sports, calm for philosophy, etc.). Aim for ~150–180 wpm. Adjust tempo for dramatic/emotional beats.

Emotional Tone: Align with niche. (Positive/celebratory for music, inspiring for self-help, suspenseful for history, etc.)

Retention Hooks:

Tease what’s ahead at least twice (once near midpoint, once before #1).

Open loops in transitions to keep curiosity alive.

Formatting Rules

Script title always in bold.

Entries formatted as: Number X – [Item Name/Title].

Each entry 150–160 words.

Mid-video CTA required.

Final Like & Subscribe CTA at the end.

Entire script: ~1,550–1,650 words.

Example Flow

Intro (50–100 words)

Countdown Entries (12 → 1, each 150–160 words)

Mid-Video CTA (after midpoint entry)

Final CTA + Outro

Note; this specifically is based on the niche information you give based on step 1. if you want a step by step breakdown of how this looks in action, go here.

every niche and format is different, there is no one golden rule for a viral script, so dont just copy paste this but adapt it to the actuall format you came up with.

becase you’ve followed along all through here i am giving you one bonus prompt.

and that is how to create viral AI thumbnails with prompting.

so stick around!

Bonus prompt: create high quality thumbnails with the click of a button!

with the last 5 prompts you should be able to start a faceless youtube channel in no time,

but i am going to give you one last bonus ai prompt you can use to make viral ai thumbnails fairly quick and simple depending on what style you are going for.

all we need for this is our niche and format, the topic of our video and maybe a little bit of help from 2 tools.

basicallt what you do is use the following prompt in chatgpt to generate a NEW prompt for the ai image generation tool we use.

so once you know which video you are making you use this prompt and chatgpt gives you a new prompt you can use in the tool above.

prompt: (this was for the example channel niche and thumbnail we made, ofcourse adapt to your own niche.

now you go to the AI image generator and plug in this prompt and play around with it until you are happy with result.

what i usually do is create the image in this generator then add some text to the thumbnail in Canva where needed.

these were 6 AI prompts you can use to launch a faceless youtube automation channel.

now all that is left is generating a video and posting 15 videos to test the format.

Final Recap: Your 5-Prompt Faceless Channel Starter Kit

these 5 AI prompts are your shortcut to building a faceless YouTube channel that doesn’t just look good, but actually grows and gets monetized. From picking the right niche to generating full scripts, this is the exact system I use with clients to launch channels that go from zero to $3K/month in record time.

And the best part?

You don’t need a face, editing skills, or a team to pull this off.

You just need the right tools…and the right strategy.

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