# Find the five best clips in any episode with exact timestamps

> It skips moments that need earlier context, so every clip makes sense to someone who never heard the episode.

Paste a timestamped transcript and get a clip plan: moments that make sense on their own, start and end times, a hook line for each and the context a viewer would miss.

- Page: https://thesolocreators.com/prompts/podcast-clip-plan-with-timestamps/
- Category: Make content in minutes
- Made for: Creators, Coaches, Consultants
- Works in: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini
- Time: About 10 minutes
- Effort: Just copy and paste

## The prompt

Fill in the parts in [square brackets], or leave them and the AI will ask you for them.

```text
Here's a timestamped transcript of my podcast episode for [YOUR IDEAL CLIENT, e.g. new real estate agents]. Find the 5 best short clips of [CLIP LENGTH, e.g. 30 to 45 seconds]. Each clip must make sense to someone who never heard the episode, start on a strong line and end on a complete thought. Give me a mix: one bold opinion, one practical tip, one personal or funny moment and two more of your choice. For each clip, list the start and end timestamps, the exact opening line, a 6 to 10 word on-screen hook, why it works alone and any context viewers would miss. Quote words exactly and don't change what anyone meant. Transcript: [PASTE TIMESTAMPED TRANSCRIPT]
```

## Step by step

1. Export a transcript with timestamps from your recording or editing tool.
2. Paste it into the prompt with your target clip length.
3. Check each suggested clip in your editor before you cut it.
4. Use the hook lines as on-screen text or captions.

## What you'll get

A five-clip plan with timestamps, opening lines, on-screen hooks and a note on why each clip stands on its own.

## Good to know

**Which AI tools does this work in?** It works in ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini. On this page, ChatGPT and Claude open with your prompt already typed in. No paid plan is noted for this one.

**How long does it take?** About 10 minutes. It's rated "Just copy and paste". There are 4 steps, listed above.

**What do I need before I start?** Just your details for 3 blanks: your ideal client, clip length and paste timestamped transcript. You can skip any, and your AI will ask for them.

**What will I get back?** A five-clip plan with timestamps, opening lines, on-screen hooks and a note on why each clip stands on its own.

Idea spotted on the web, shared by Podcastle Team: https://async.com/blog/ai-podcast-clips-guide/. The prompt is The Solo Creators' own version.

## Go further

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From AI Use Cases and Prompts by The Solo Creators: https://thesolocreators.com/prompts/. Free to use; please link back to the page when you share it.