hook-battery

name	hook-battery
description	Generate 10 scroll-stopping hooks across 5 psychological trigger types — the opening lines that determine whether a prospect reads or scrolls past. One of the 3 core RMBC skills.
model	sonnet
user-invocable	true

hook-battery

Purpose

Generate 10 hooks (2 per type) across 5 psychological trigger categories. A hook is the FIRST thing a prospect sees — the opening line of an ad, email, landing page, or video. It determines whether they engage or scroll past. Stefan's standard: if a hook could apply to any product, it's too generic. Every hook must be specific to the product, reference its mechanism when possible, and work in 1-2 lines on a mobile screen.

Inputs

Input	Required	Description
product_description	Yes	What the product is, what it does, key features/ingredients/components
target_audience	Yes	Who the prospect is — demographics, pain points, desires, sophistication level
key_mechanism	No	The product's unique mechanism (output from /mechanism-ideation)
key_result	No	The specific transformation or outcome the product delivers
tone	No	One of: aggressive, conversational, professional (default: conversational)

Execution Protocol

Step 1 — Load Framework Context

Read rmbc-context/SKILL.md for framework overview. Hooks sit at the top of the copy funnel — they must earn the next line of reading.

Step 2 — Extract Hook Fuel

From inputs, identify:

• Specific numbers — stats, timeframes, dollar amounts, percentages
• Mechanism language — named processes, compounds, or systems to reference
• Audience pain language — exact words the prospect uses to describe their problem
• Desire language — exact words the prospect uses to describe their ideal outcome
• Contrarian angles — common advice in this space that can be challenged

Step 3 — Generate 10 Hooks (2 Per Type)

Curiosity (×2)

Pattern: Open a knowledge gap the reader must close.

• "The weird trick that..." / "Why [unexpected thing] works better than..."
• Must promise a specific revelation, not vague intrigue

Fear (×2)

Pattern: Surface a cost or danger the reader hasn't considered.

• "Are you making this [specific cost] mistake?" / "The hidden danger in..."
• Must name a real, specific threat — not manufactured anxiety

Desire (×2)

Pattern: Paint the outcome so vividly the reader self-selects.

• "How to [specific outcome] in [timeframe]" / "What if you could..."
• Must include at least one concrete detail (number, timeframe, or named result)

Social Proof (×2)

Pattern: Leverage credibility or crowd behavior.

• "[X] people already..." / "The method [credible person/group] uses to..."
• Must reference a real or plausible proof point — never fabricate

Contrarian (×2)

Pattern: Challenge conventional wisdom to stop the scroll.

• "Stop [common advice]" / "Everything you know about [topic] is wrong"
• Must target advice the audience has actually heard and believed

Step 4 — Validate Each Hook

For every hook, check:

1. Specificity — Could this apply to a different product? If yes, rewrite.
2. Mobile fit — Does it work in 1-2 lines on a phone screen? If no, shorten.
3. Mechanism tie-in — Does it reference the product's mechanism (when provided)? Prefer hooks that do.
4. Scroll-stop power — Would this make YOU stop scrolling? Be honest.

Output Format

## Hook Battery: [Product Name]

**Audience:** [target audience summary]
**Mechanism:** [key mechanism, if provided]
**Tone:** [aggressive | conversational | professional]

---

| # | Hook Type | Hook Text | Why It Works | Platform Fit |
|---|-----------|-----------|-------------|-------------|
| 1 | Curiosity | [hook] | [1 line] | Meta / Native / Email / YouTube |
| 2 | Curiosity | [hook] | [1 line] | Meta / Native / Email / YouTube |
| 3 | Fear | [hook] | [1 line] | Meta / Native / Email / YouTube |
| 4 | Fear | [hook] | [1 line] | Meta / Native / Email / YouTube |
| 5 | Desire | [hook] | [1 line] | Meta / Native / Email / YouTube |
| 6 | Desire | [hook] | [1 line] | Meta / Native / Email / YouTube |
| 7 | Social Proof | [hook] | [1 line] | Meta / Native / Email / YouTube |
| 8 | Social Proof | [hook] | [1 line] | Meta / Native / Email / YouTube |
| 9 | Contrarian | [hook] | [1 line] | Meta / Native / Email / YouTube |
| 10 | Contrarian | [hook] | [1 line] | Meta / Native / Email / YouTube |

---

## Top 3 Picks

1. **Hook #X** — [why this is the strongest] — Best for: [platform]
2. **Hook #X** — [why] — Best for: [platform]
3. **Hook #X** — [why] — Best for: [platform]

## Testing Notes

[1-2 lines on which hooks to A/B test first and why]

Quality Criteria

• Every hook must name something specific — no "improve your life" or "get better results"

• At least 4 of 10 hooks should reference the product's mechanism (when provided)

• Platform Fit must vary — not all hooks suit all platforms

• Hooks must be mobile-first: 1-2 lines max on a phone screen

• Each "Why It Works" must name the psychological lever, not restate the hook

• Specificity gate: Every hook must include a number, name, or timeframe — no "improve your life" or "get better results"

• Mechanism quantification: When referencing the mechanism, include at least one specific data point (number, timeframe, study reference)

• Audience journey: Hooks must reference where the reader IS (what they've tried, what's failing) — not just who they are demographically

• Proof diversity: Use at least 2 different proof types (testimonial, statistical, authority, case study) — do not rely on a single proof mode

• Objection handling: Hooks must address at least 2 likely objections with concrete responses (ROI math, proof of similar result, risk reversal)

Related Skills

• Run /mechanism-ideation first for mechanism-driven hooks
• Run /unified-research-synthesizer for audience language patterns
• Feed hooks into copy formats: /pdp-ecomm-template, /webinar-registration-copy
• Validate copy using these hooks with /rmbc-copy-audit

Attribution

Generated using RMBC framework by Stefan Georgi. Learn more: copyaccelerator.com/join