100 Idea Generation Prompts for Your YouTube Shorts



Unlock endless creativity with these 100 idea-generation prompts tailored to various niches. Whether you’re brainstorming for fitness, tech, cooking, or lifestyle content, these prompts will inspire engaging Shorts for your channel.


General Prompts

  1. “What are 10 trending topics for YouTube Shorts in [niche] this week?”
  2. “Suggest 5 YouTube Shorts ideas that are beginner-friendly in [your niche].”
  3. “Generate 5 viral ideas for a YouTube Short that educates and entertains.”
  4. “What are 3 creative challenges I can create for a YouTube Short in [niche]?”
  5. “Give me a list of 5 popular myths in [topic] that I can debunk in a Short.”

Fitness and Wellness Prompts

  1. “Suggest 3 YouTube Shorts ideas for a quick workout targeting [specific body part, e.g., abs].”
  2. “What are 5 fitness hacks for busy people that can be demonstrated in a Short?”
  3. “Create a 60-second plan for a YouTube Short about ‘how to relieve stress with simple exercises.’”
  4. “What are 3 creative ideas for a fitness motivation Short?”
  5. “Generate 5 ideas for Shorts about stretching routines for beginners.”

Tech and Gadgets Prompts

  1. “What are 5 YouTube Shorts ideas for reviewing the latest smartphone features?”
  2. “Suggest 3 viral Shorts topics about tech hacks everyone should know.”
  3. “Generate ideas for a Short explaining how to [solve a common tech problem, e.g., speed up your Wi-Fi].”
  4. “What are 5 fun Shorts ideas that showcase new AI tools?”
  5. “Suggest a 60-second YouTube Short idea comparing [two gadgets, e.g., iPhone vs. Samsung Galaxy].”

Cooking and Food Prompts

  1. “Give me 3 YouTube Shorts ideas for easy 5-minute recipes.”
  2. “What are 5 fun cooking hacks that I can showcase in a Short?”
  3. “Suggest a Short idea for demonstrating a popular dessert recipe in under 60 seconds.”
  4. “What are 3 creative ways to present food plating tips in a YouTube Short?”
  5. “Generate ideas for a Short about unique ways to use [specific ingredient, e.g., avocado].”

Lifestyle Prompts

  1. “Suggest 5 YouTube Shorts ideas for organizing a cluttered workspace.”
  2. “What are 3 fun, motivational Shorts ideas for productivity hacks?”
  3. “Generate ideas for a Short showing a day in the life of a [specific profession or hobbyist].”
  4. “What are 5 Shorts topics about quick skincare tips for beginners?”
  5. “Suggest 3 viral trends I can adapt for lifestyle content.”

DIY and Crafts Prompts

  1. “What are 5 Shorts ideas for easy DIY home décor projects?”
  2. “Suggest 3 YouTube Shorts topics for repurposing everyday items creatively.”
  3. “Generate ideas for a Short about a quick and easy craft for kids.”
  4. “What are 5 fun DIY gift ideas that can be shown in under 60 seconds?”
  5. “Suggest a tutorial Short idea for a beginner-friendly craft project.”

Education and Learning Prompts

  1. “What are 5 Shorts ideas for teaching basic [language, e.g., Spanish] phrases?”
  2. “Suggest 3 engaging ways to present study tips in a YouTube Short.”
  3. “Generate ideas for a Short explaining [complex topic] in a simple and fun way.”
  4. “What are 5 tips for creating bite-sized learning content in [your niche]?”
  5. “Suggest a creative way to showcase life hacks for students in a Short.”

Entertainment and Comedy Prompts

  1. “What are 5 funny YouTube Shorts ideas based on everyday life struggles?”
  2. “Generate 3 comedic Shorts ideas about awkward moments everyone can relate to.”
  3. “Suggest a funny skit for a Short about [specific topic, e.g., online shopping fails].”
  4. “What are 5 ideas for prank Shorts that are lighthearted and fun?”
  5. “Create a 60-second storyline for a comedy Short in [theme, e.g., dating in the digital age].”

Travel and Adventure Prompts

  1. “What are 3 YouTube Shorts ideas for showcasing a travel destination in 60 seconds?”
  2. “Suggest 5 creative ways to highlight must-visit spots in [location] through Shorts.”
  3. “Generate a Short idea for travel hacks that save time or money.”
  4. “What are 3 engaging Shorts topics for packing tips?”
  5. “Suggest a Short idea for sharing cultural highlights of [specific place].”

Personal Development Prompts

  1. “What are 5 Shorts ideas about setting and achieving personal goals?”
  2. “Suggest 3 engaging topics for a motivational YouTube Short.”
  3. “Generate a Short idea about overcoming challenges in 60 seconds.”
  4. “What are 5 habits for success that can be shown in a Short?”
  5. “Create a plan for a Short about building self-confidence in 60 seconds.”

Niche-Specific Prompts

Gaming

  1. “What are 3 YouTube Shorts ideas for showcasing gameplay highlights in [game]?”
  2. “Generate a Short idea for explaining a secret or hack in [game].”

Fashion

  1. “What are 5 Shorts ideas for quick styling tips?”
  2. “Suggest 3 creative ways to present outfit inspiration in a YouTube Short.”

Parenting

  1. “What are 5 YouTube Shorts ideas for quick parenting hacks?”
  2. “Generate a Short idea for teaching kids [fun activity, e.g., origami].”

Optimization Prompts

  1. “Write an SEO-friendly title and description for a Short about [topic, e.g., quick home workouts].”
  2. “Suggest 5 hashtags to optimize a video about [specific topic, e.g., healthy snacks].”
  3. “What are trending keywords for Shorts in [niche] this week?”
  4. “Generate tags for a Short about [topic].”

Creative Formats

  1. “Suggest a YouTube Short idea in a tutorial format about [topic].”
  2. “What are 5 fun challenge ideas for a YouTube Short?”
  3. “Generate a Short idea with a before-and-after transformation in [niche].”