52 free tweet templates
Proven formats for hooks, threads, lists, stories, questions, build in public and replies. Pick one, fill in the blanks and copy.
Hooks
The unpopular opinion
Unpopular opinion: {opinion}. Here's why:
Hooks
I wish I knew
I wish someone had told me this about {topic} {timeframe} ago: {insight}
Hooks
Stop doing this
Stop {mistake}. Do this instead: {better}.
Hooks
Nobody talks about
Nobody talks about the boring part of {topic}: {truth}
Hooks
From X to Y
{timeframe} ago: {before}. Today: {after}. The one thing that changed everything:
Hooks
Most people vs. the top 1%
Most people {common}. The top 1% {different}.
Hooks
Steal this
Steal my {thing} for {result}:
Hooks
Hard truth
Hard truth about {topic}: {truth}
Threads
How I did it (step by step)
Post 1
How I {result} in {timeframe} (step by step) 🧵
Post 2
1. {step1}
Post 3
2. {step2}
Post 4
3. {step3}
Post 5
4. {step4}
Post 6
That's it. If this helped, follow me for more on {topic} and repost the first post to help someone else.
Threads
Mistakes I made
Post 1
I made {number} mistakes with {topic} so you don't have to 🧵
Post 2
Mistake 1: {mistake1} What to do instead: {fix1}
Post 3
Mistake 2: {mistake2} What to do instead: {fix2}
Post 4
Mistake 3: {mistake3} What to do instead: {fix3}
Post 5
Which one hit closest to home?
Threads
Tools I use
Post 1
The {number} tools I use every day for {topic}:
Post 2
1. {tool1} - {why1}
Post 3
2. {tool2} - {why2}
Post 4
3. {tool3} - {why3}
Post 5
What would you add to the list?
Threads
Breakdown of a success
Post 1
{name} went from {before} to {after}. Here's exactly how they did it 🧵
Post 2
{point1}
Post 3
{point2}
Post 4
{point3}
Post 5
The lesson: {lesson}
Threads
Beginner's guide
Post 1
A beginner's guide to {topic}, in plain words 🧵
Post 2
What it is: {what}
Post 3
Why it matters: {why}
Post 4
How to start today: {start}
Post 5
The one mistake to avoid: {mistake}
Post 6
Save this for later and follow for part 2.
Threads
Myths vs. facts
Post 1
{number} myths about {topic} that are holding you back:
Post 2
Myth: {myth1} Fact: {fact1}
Post 3
Myth: {myth2} Fact: {fact2}
Post 4
Myth: {myth3} Fact: {fact3}
Lists
Numbered list
{number} {things} that {benefit}: 1. {a} 2. {b} 3. {c} 4. {d} 5. {e}
Lists
Do / don't
{topic}: ✅ {do1} ✅ {do2} ✅ {do3} ❌ {dont1} ❌ {dont2} ❌ {dont3}
Lists
Before you
Before you {action}, ask yourself: • {q1} • {q2} • {q3}
Lists
Rules I follow
My {number} rules for {topic}: 1. {rule1} 2. {rule2} 3. {rule3} Simple. Not easy.
Lists
Free resources
{number} free resources to learn {topic} (better than most paid courses): 1. {r1} 2. {r2} 3. {r3} Bookmark this.
Stories
The turning point
{timeframe} ago I {low_point}. I almost quit. Then {turning_point}. Today {result}.
Stories
A small win
Small win today: {win}. It doesn't look like much, but {why_it_matters}.
Stories
What I'd tell my younger self
If I could tell my younger self one thing about {topic}: {advice}
Stories
Honest moment
Honest moment: {confession}. If you feel the same, you're not alone.
Lessons
Lessons from N years
{number} years of {topic} taught me: • {l1} • {l2} • {l3} • {l4}
Lessons
One sentence
{topic} in one sentence: {sentence}
Lessons
The 80/20
The 20% of {topic} that gets 80% of the results: {answer}
Lessons
I was wrong
I used to believe {old_belief}. I was wrong. {new_belief}.
Questions
This or that
{option_a} or {option_b}? Wrong answers only 👇
Questions
Your best advice
What's the best advice you've ever gotten about {topic}?
Questions
Fill the blank
Fill in the blank: The best way to get better at {topic} is ______.
Questions
What are you working on
What are you building this week? Drop it below 👇 I'll check out every reply.
Questions
Hot take request
Give me your hottest take on {topic}. I'll start: {your_take}
Build in public
Weekly update
Week {week} of building {project}: 📈 {metric1} 💰 {metric2} 🛠 Shipped: {shipped} 😅 Struggle: {struggle} Next week: {next}
Build in public
Milestone
We just hit {milestone} 🎉 {timeframe} ago this was just an idea. Thank you to everyone who {thanks}.
Build in public
Numbers
{project} by the numbers ({period}): • Users: {users} • Revenue: {revenue} • Time spent: {time} What I'd do differently: {lesson}
Build in public
Feature shipped
Shipped: {feature} ✨ Why: {why} Try it: {link}
Tips
Quick tip
Quick {topic} tip: {tip} Takes 2 minutes, saves hours.
Tips
How to (3 steps)
How to {result} in 3 steps: 1. {s1} 2. {s2} 3. {s3}
Tips
Underrated
The most underrated {thing} for {topic}: {answer}. Hardly anyone uses it.
Tips
Shortcut
{task} used to take me {old_time}. Now it takes {new_time}. The trick: {trick}
Announcements
Launch
Today I'm launching {product} 🚀 It helps {audience} {benefit}. {link}
Announcements
Coming soon
Something I've been working on for {timeframe} is almost ready. Hint: it's about {topic}. Want early access? Reply "me".
Announcements
Giveaway
Giving away {prize} to {number} people 🎁 To enter: 1. Follow me 2. Repost this 3. Reply with {ask} Winners in {timeframe}.
Plugs
Follow for more
If you enjoyed this, follow me for more on {topic}. I post every day.
Plugs
Newsletter
I write about {topic} every week in my free newsletter: {link}
Plugs
Product
Want to {benefit}? I built {product} for exactly that: {link}
Plugs
Repost
Thanks for reading. Repost the first post to share it with your audience 🙏
Replies
Add a point
Great point. I'd add: {addition}
Replies
Share experience
This matches my experience. When I {experience}, {result}.
Replies
Ask a follow-up
Love this. How did you {question}?
Replies
Respectful counterpoint
Interesting take. I've seen the opposite with {case} - curious what you think about that.
Replies
Summarize
Saving this. The key part for me: {key_point}
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Why templates work
Most posts that get read share a few structures: a hook that makes a promise, a list that is easy to save, a story with a turning point, a question that invites replies. Templates give you that structure, so you can spend your energy on the part only you can add: the insight.
Which template to use when
- Hooks for the first line of any post or thread.
- Threads and lists for teaching something step by step.
- Stories and lessons to build trust and a personal brand.
- Questions to start conversations and earn replies.
- Build in public for progress updates and launches.
- Replies as starters when you reply to bigger accounts.
Go further
Need ideas, not just structure? See our 60 tweet ideas and how to write a Twitter thread. In the GrowX extension, these templates sit next to the GrowX AI writer and the post scheduler.
Common questions
How do I use these tweet templates?
Pick a template, press Fill in, and type your own words into each field. The finished post updates as you type, with X's character count for every part. Copy it when every field is filled.
What does --- mean in a template?
A line with three dashes marks the start of the next post in a thread. The fill-in view shows each post separately and counts its characters.
Will templates make my posts sound generic?
Only if you leave them generic. Use a template as structure, then add your own example, numbers you are comfortable sharing and your voice.
Can I schedule posts made from these templates?
Yes. The same 52 templates are built into the GrowX Chrome extension's composer, which can post now, schedule or add the post to your queue slots.
Are the templates free to use?
Yes. Copy and adapt them for your own posts. Nothing you type is stored or sent anywhere.
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