HomeCasa Instagram carousel script with hook, slides and caption
Write an Instagram carousel slide by slide, with a scroll-stopping cover, design notes, caption and call to action. Designed for ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini. It includes 6 customizable variables and you can copy it for free in one click.
Beginner · Text · Pending editorial review
Prompt
Act as an Instagram content creator and strategist specialized in educational carousels that drive saves and shares.
Details:
- Carousel topic: {{topic}}
- Account and niche: {{account}}
- Audience: {{audience}}
- Post goal: {{goal}}
- Number of slides: {{slide_count}}
- Tone: {{tone}}
Deliverables:
1. Five cover hook options (max 10 words each), labeled by hook type (curiosity, common mistake, list, contrast, specific promise). Recommend one.
2. Slide-by-slide script: for each slide, main text (max 25 words), optional supporting text and a visual note (icon, photo, chart, screenshot).
3. A final slide with a call to action that matches the goal (save, comment a keyword, tap the link in bio, send to a friend).
4. A 100-200 word caption: a first line that extends the hook, a body with real value and a question to spark comments.
5. Short alt text for the cover image for accessibility.
6. 5-8 relevant, niche-specific hashtags, no huge generic ones.
Rules:
- One idea per slide; each slide should make people want to swipe.
- Do not invent statistics or quotes. If a data point would help, leave [FILL IN: source].
- If the content is sponsored or includes affiliate links, remind me to label it as a paid partnership.
- If the topic is too broad for {{slide_count}} slides, suggest how to narrow it or ask me.
Format: a table with columns Slide | Text | Visual note, followed by the caption and hashtags.How to use it
Paste the script into Canva or your design tool and keep the same typography across every slide. After 48 hours, check saves and shares to learn which hook works best.
Usage example
Topic: 5 watering mistakes with houseplants · Account: plant shop in Portland · Goal: saves · 8 slides.
Sample output
Cover hooks
- Curiosity: The 20-minute trick that runs my whole week
- Common mistake: Stop planning your week on Monday
- List: 5 steps for a speedy Sunday plan
- Contrast: Chaotic week vs. planned week
- Specific promise: Your week, planned in 20 minutes ✅ Recommended
Script
| Slide | Text | Visual note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Your week, planned in 20 minutes | Planner and coffee photo, large text |
| 2 | Sunday isn't for planning everything, just the essentials | Clock icon with "20 min" |
| 3 | Minutes 0-5: brain-dump everything onto one list | Messy handwritten list |
| 4 | Minutes 5-10: pick 3 work and 3 home priorities | Two columns with checkmarks |
| 5 | Minutes 10-15: put them on your calendar with times | Weekly calendar screenshot |
| … | … | … |
| 8 | Save this for next Sunday 📌 | Big save icon |
Caption (opening)
If you're already running on empty by Monday, it's not a willpower problem: you just need a short plan. These 20 Sunday minutes are enough to know what really matters…
Which day of the week gets most out of hand for you? Tell me in the comments.
Alt text: Open planner next to a cup of coffee with the words "Your week, planned in 20 minutes".
Key facts
- Category
- Social media · Instagram
- Output type
- Text
- Level
- Beginner
- Designed for
- ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini
- Verified in
- Pending editorial verification
- Variables
- Topic, Account and niche, Audience, Goal, Number of slides and Tone
- Language
- English
- Price
- Free, no sign-up
- Updated
- Nov 7, 2026
Frequently asked questions
How many slides should a carousel have?
Six to ten usually works well: enough to deliver value without people dropping off before the end. Instagram allows up to 20.
Which metric shows a carousel worked?
Saves and shares are the strongest signals of useful content, more than likes.
What is this prompt for?
Write an Instagram carousel slide by slide, with a scroll-stopping cover, design notes, caption and call to action.
Which AI tools does it work with?
It is designed for ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini. We have not verified it in these tools yet, so results may vary between them.
How do I customize the prompt?
Click “Customize” and fill in the variables (Topic, Account and niche, Audience, Goal, Number of slides and Tone). The text updates instantly and you can then copy it in one click. Values are stored only in your browser.
Do I need experience to use it?
No. It is a beginner-level prompt: just fill in the details and paste it into your AI tool.
Is this prompt free?
Yes. Every HomeCasa Prompts prompt is free, with no sign-up or subscription. You can also use them in professional projects.
Can I trust the AI output?
Treat it as a high-quality draft: always check data, figures and important claims before publishing or making decisions.