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30-Second Reel Script That Delivers the Payoff Within 3 Seconds

Writes a 30-second Reel script on your topic that starts mid-action or shows the payoff within 3 seconds, moves at one idea every 5 seconds and closes with a reason to rewatch or save.

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Topic: [topic]

Task: write a Reel script lasting 30 seconds.

Rules:
- Within the first 3 seconds, start in the middle of the action or show the payoff. No slow opening.
- One idea for every 5 seconds.
- Close with a reason to watch it again or to save it.

Lay the script out in 5-second beats.
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