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Take a tip from Norm MacDonald, serialize your story | Wylie Communications

Take a tip from Norm MacDonald, serialize your story | Wylie Communications | How to find and tell your story | Scoop.it
From www.wyliecomm.com - January 8, 2015 8:00 PM

#RIPRobinWilliams tweets show how to serialize your story


"What can you learn from Norm MacDonald’s Twitter tribute (would that be twibute?) to Robin Williams? What can’t you learn?! MacDonald shows us how to serialize our stories, how to get the word out in 144 characters or less — and when to stop typing."


Read the full article to view the six tips to take from MacDonald's tribute:

  1. Tell a story
  2. Serialize your story
  3. Start strong
  4. Keep it short
  5. But don't compress the life out of it
  6. Know when to quit
Kim Zinke (aka Gimli Goose)'s insight:

A really good example of serial storytelling in bite-size bits.  Scroll down to the bottom of the article to see the collection of tweets that make up the story of Norm's encounter with Robin Williams.

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Resource: Using Twitter to Motivate Storytelling and Writing | UKEdChat

Resource: Using Twitter to Motivate Storytelling and Writing | UKEdChat | How to find and tell your story | Scoop.it
From ukedchat.com - September 3, 2014 1:42 AM

"What is the point of writing and sharing our stories when no one will listen?


This can be one of the greatest challenges for teachers, as some pupils do not see the point of writing, creating stories or exploring their imaginations as no-one will properly read their story. Knowing that your work is going to have an audience is a real motivator for us all when writing, and for pupils this may simply be their parents reading their work. Even more care is given when a larger audience is likely – but finding that audience can be a challenge.


As social media now becoming a constant part of our daily lives, author David Mitchell is releasing his new short story via his twitter feed, which got us thinking…what a great idea for pupils to share their stories – 140 characters at a time."


Read the full article to see the story Mitchell told on Twitter and how you can use Twitter and Storify to tell your own story.

Kim Zinke (aka Gimli Goose)'s insight:

The author brings up a great point that even young children can use Twitter to tell a story (complete with pics or other multi-media) and could even be a motivator.  Besides being trendy, it's  not overwhelming (you only have to come up with 140 characters at a time), it keeps your thoughts concise, you can tell it through as many tweets as you need, and you can make it as private or public as you like.

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Using Social Media to Tell Your Story | Avectra Blog

Using Social Media to Tell Your Story | Avectra Blog | How to find and tell your story | Scoop.it
From blog.avectra.com - July 21, 2013 8:25 PM

"Social Media continues to expand nonprofit outreach in dramatic ways. Consider that “47% of Americans learn about [charitable] causes through social media and online channels”  An impressive percentage given that most social media platforms are barely ten years old!

 

How have nonprofits gained this foothold in a saturated media market? The answer involves an alternative media market of private individuals interacting on Social Networks. In other words, by embedding their story in the social networks of others."

 

How does storytelling translate to posting on social media?  Read the full article to find out more about these 6 social media tactics to effectively engage followers and motivate action on behalf of your cause:

1. First, identify and inspire your home-grown advocates to share their stories

2. Link social media posts back to your website

3. Share a link to a partner story

4. Time your posts (or not)

5. Use video and photos as often as possible to enhance your story

6. Keep posts relevant

Kim Zinke (aka Gimli Goose)'s insight:

If you're looking to share your story, personal or organizational, through social media, these are good tips to help spread the word.

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Modern Authors Delve Into Digital and Visual Storytelling | Mashable

Modern Authors Delve Into Digital and Visual Storytelling | Mashable | How to find and tell your story | Scoop.it
From mashable.com - September 3, 2014 2:00 PM

"For authors, journalists and creative writers, self-publishing platforms and the explosion of digital and social media is a game-changer. Twitter, Facebook, blogging — even newer platforms such as Vine or Snapchat — can all be valuable resources for authors trying to gain exposure, get published, respond to feedback and connect with fans.


As storytelling evolves to keep up with digital culture, authors are getting more and more creative with their online tactics, particularly when it comes to incorporating visual content into their written work. While a published novel or memoir might contain only text, a piece of content published online has almost limitless potential for creative, visual assets to complement the story."


Read the full article to see examples of, and find out more about, these suggestions on how authors utilize social to promote their work, brainstorm ideas and supplement their creative processes using:

  • Facebook, Twitter and "traditional" platforms
  • Blogging and guest blogging
  • Social media for research and inspiration
  • Beyond Facebook and Twitter: The unconventional players in the social media space
Kim Zinke (aka Gimli Goose)'s insight:

Great examples of how individuals have extended their story onto other platforms.  Not only are they using social to tell, promote and/or collaborate on a story or project, they are also telling their personal story. People love the back-story from the story behind the story, tidbits about you, bits from the cutting room floor, to your process.  It takes the solitary function into a social realm.


If you'd like to see more examples of stories being told online, I'd also recommend the Mashable article 9 Innovative Methods for Modern Storytelling. 

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How To Share Your Story On Pinterest | Business 2 Community

How To Share Your Story On Pinterest | Business 2 Community | How to find and tell your story | Scoop.it
From www.business2community.com - March 6, 2014 5:10 PM

"If Pinterest’s succes has taught us anything, it’s that images have value. Pinterest allows us to dream about the places we want to go, the clothes we want to buy and gives us ideas to make cool memories with our kids.


If we’re no longer questioning Pinterest’s strong force in the social world then the next question to ask is: How did these Pinterest success stories find a way to take their collection of boards to grow their business and add to their bottom line?  They discovered that Pinterest was an opportunity to share their company’s story.


They turned their boards into the characters of their company’s narrative. Their boards became individual destinations giving users an image-filled story about the person behind the business. And these online insights gave their followers (and potential customers) a reason to connect with them."


Read the full article to find out more about these ideas, and examples, on how you can share your company’s story on Pinterest:

  • What’s the story behind the story?
  • Tell the story about your products
  • Tell your personal story

  • Tell your customers how they can get involved with your story

Kim Zinke (aka Gimli Goose)'s insight:

I adore Pinterest!  You can get a pretty good idea about who I am and what I'm passionate about in less than a minute by just scanning the images of all my boards.  Of course the flip side is you might also discover I'm a bit of a hoarder based on how many boards and pins I have.


Individuals and businesses can find some great tips in this article. Never underestimate the power of a visual.

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