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Explainer script generator

Turn a topic and target audience into a fully structured explainer script — opening hook, narrated content sections, and a closing — written at the reading level and tone that fits your audience and ready to record.

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Output format

Markdown

Typical length

Long

Best for

Creators

Source

AIWriterTemplates extension

Strengths

Why use the explainer script template

Produces a complete narration-ready script in one pass — not just bullet points but written spoken-word sections you can record directly or hand to a voice artist without a separate copywriting step.
Reading level optional input means a technical concept explained to experts lands with appropriate depth and terminology, while the same topic for a general audience gets simplified without losing accuracy.
Video length input calibrates the script to your time target so the output does not run long and need heavy cutting or come in short and require padding before the production stage.

Inputs

Required inputs

topic
target audience

Optional inputs

video length
tone
reading level

Output structure

# [Explainer Title]

## Opening
[Hook And Context Setup]

## Section 1 — [Key Concept]
[Narrated Explanation]

## Section 2 — [Supporting Detail]
[Narrated Explanation]

## Section 3 — [Application Or Example]
[Narrated Explanation]

## Closing
[Summary And Call To Action]

Output structure shown — your inputs drive the actual content.

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Use this template inside AresGen

AI Writer

Generate explainer scripts for a full content series — work through each topic in turn and produce consistent, narration-ready copy across every episode.

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AI Chat

Rewrite a section for a different reading level, simplify technical language in a specific paragraph, or extend the closing CTA without touching the rest of the script.

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Templates library

Pair with the YouTube video outline template to structure the video first, then use the explainer script template to fill each section with full narration copy.

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Frequently asked

What inputs are required?

Topic and target audience are the two required inputs. Video length, tone, and reading level are optional — video length calibrates the script to your time target, tone adjusts the register from formal to conversational, and reading level shifts vocabulary and concept depth for your audience.

How long is the generated script?

Long — the template produces a full narration-ready script with an opening, multiple content sections, and a closing. The video length optional input lets you calibrate the word count to match your recording target, whether that is a short product explainer or a longer educational video.

Can I use this for product explainer videos?

Yes. Set the topic to the product being explained, the target audience to the buyer persona, and optionally provide a value proposition angle — the script will structure the explanation around the product benefit rather than a generic educational format.

Is the output ready to record directly?

Yes. The template produces written spoken-word copy rather than slide notes or bullet points, so it reads naturally when spoken aloud. You may want to adjust pacing markers or pronunciation notes for complex terms, but the core narration copy requires no rewriting before recording.

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YouTube video outline

Plan the video structure first — section order and talking points — then hand the outline to the explainer script template for full narration copy.

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Podcast outline

Adapt the same topic into a conversational podcast format — the podcast outline shares the structural logic of an explainer but is calibrated for spoken discussion rather than narration.

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See how creators use AresGen for video planning, scripting, and short-form content — from explainer scripts and video outlines to hooks and podcast structures.

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