Ever wonder how to break into this digital era we currently live in? While you’re figuring out your niche and your audience, one thing to always keep in the back of your mind is how you’re going to tell your story. Whether you’re a musician looking to create a viral hit, or a young girl looking to share your creative ideas, learning how to tell a good story will propel you forward on any digital platform.
I’ve outlined the four steps necessary to mastering online story telling. Here are the highlights:
- Plan It Out
Like any big project, essay, or vacation, planning is an essential step to any content you wish to create. This streamlines the development of the content and shows that you put effort into your work.
2. Hook Your Audience
With social media, our attention spans are getting shorter and shorter. It’s important that we find new and creative way to attract and maintain our audience’s attention.
3. Keep It Simple
Although it can feel like your audience is full of your friends, keeping granular details to a minimum when telling a story can be beneficial. This way you can focus on the most interesting parts of your story instead of cluttering your content with unnecessary details.
4. Request Feedback
It’s important that we engage with our audience. Make sure to always throw questions back to your viewers and readers to get their opinion in the comments. Not only will you build a better relationship with them, but you’ll also get direct feedback on how your content is doing and how to improve on it.
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