YouTube Shorts can drive massive traffic, but creating them consistently is time-consuming. Here is how I partially automated the process with AI.

The Pipeline

1. Topic Research (10 min)

I use Google Trends and VidIQ to find trending topics in my niche. The sweet spot is topics that are:

Trending up (not already saturated)

Visual (easy to show, not just tell)

Opinionated (drives comments)

2. Script Generation (5 min per Short)

Claude writes the script based on my outline. I always edit for voice and accuracy.

Format:

Hook (0-3 sec): Attention-grabbing statement Body (3-45 sec): Value delivery CTA (45-60 sec): Subscribe, comment, or visit link

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3. Visual Generation (10 min per Short)

This is where PopcornAI comes in.…