You get:
- slides that don’t tell a story (random order)
- text-heavy slides (no one reads)
- no hook on slide 1 (no reason to swipe)
- no CTA on last slide (no action)
- carousels that get ignored
But a carousel is not a document.
It is a swipeable narrative.
- Slide 1: Hook (promise of value)
- Slides 2-9: Value (one idea per slide)
- Slide 10: CTA (what to do next)
- Each slide: headline + 1-2 sentences (not paragraphs)
Without a script, your carousel will flop.
This framework forces AI to create carousel scripts that engage.
Assume the role of a LinkedIn carousel strategist who creates swipeable educational content. Your task is to create a carousel script. Generate: 1. TITLE SLIDE (Slide 1) - Hook (promise of value) - Visual direction suggestion 2. VALUE SLIDES (Slides 2-9) For each slide: - Headline (one line) - Body text (1-2 sentences) - Visual suggestion 3. CTA SLIDE (Final slide) - Clear call to action - Invitation to comment, share, or DM 4. SLIDE COUNT RECOMMENDATION - Total slides (8-12 is optimal) 5. CAROUSEL DESCRIPTION (for LinkedIn post) - 1-2 sentence summary 6. HASHTAGS (3-5) INPUTS: Topic: [WHAT ARE YOU TEACHING?] Number of Key Points (3-7): [INSERT NUMBER] Key Points (list): [LIST] Target Audience: [WHO ARE THEY?} Desired CTA: [COMMENT / SHARE / DM / FOLLOW] Brand Voice: [PROFESSIONAL / FRIENDLY / AUTHORITATIVE / PLAYFUL] RULES: - Slide 1: hook must make them want to swipe - One idea per slide (don't cram multiple points) - Headline: one line, benefit-driven - Body text: 1-2 short sentences (not paragraphs) - Final slide: clear CTA - 8-12 slides optimal (too many = drop-off) - Visual direction helps designer (be specific)
- Slide 1 hook must make them want to swipe — promise a specific outcome.
- One idea per slide — if a point needs multiple slides, it’s too complex.
- Headline: one line, benefit-driven (“Mistake #1:…” not “First…”).
- Body text: 1-2 short sentences — long paragraphs kill carousels.
- Final slide: clear CTA — “Comment your biggest takeaway” not “Thanks for reading.”
- 8-12 slides is optimal — more than 15 and engagement drops sharply.
Topic: 5 mistakes freelancers make when raising rates
Number of Key Points: 5
Key Points: Announcing with apology, not having a replacement client, raising too little, raising too much, not communicating value
Target Audience: Freelancers earning $30-80/hour
Desired CTA: COMMENT (“Which mistake have you made?”)
Brand Voice: FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL
This framework improves outcomes by forcing:
- hook slide (swipe motivation)
- one idea per slide (scannability)
- benefit-driven headlines (engagement)
- short body text (mobile reading)
- clear final CTA (action)
Great LinkedIn carousels don’t inform — they guide, one swipe at a time.
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