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What should I say on social media?
How to harness the power of storytelling
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I’m ChristineI’ve been a journalist,
a homepage editor and am now a copywriter,
social media manager and writing trainer
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What is a story?What is a story?
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A way to explain and make sense of the world
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Stories are about change
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We remember stories
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1. Overcoming the monster 2. Rags to riches 3. The quest 4. Voyage and return 5. Comedy 6. Tragedy 7. Rebirth
The 7 plots
Once upon a time there was ___. Every day, ___. One day ___.
Because of that, ___. Because of that, ___.
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How can we apply this to business?
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The story arc
start
climax
resolution
conflict/change
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antagonist
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The stories you tell must match your brand’s values
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What’s your business story?
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Where are you going to tell it?
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Eight ways to make your story work on social
media
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1. Find the antagonist
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2. Elevate the ordinary
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3. Show don’t tell
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5. Try surprise
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6. Use comedy
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7. Be vulnerable
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7. Be vulnerable
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8. Foreshadow the plot
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“Whoever tells the best story wins”
Annette Simmons
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Thank you!Let’s share business stories
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Great examples
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Great examples
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1. Who I am 2. Why I’m here 3. Teaching 4. Vision 5. Values in action 6. ‘I know what you’re thinking’
6 influential story types