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Week 1 (Content Writing and Storytelling)

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  • Cultural Preservation,
  • Audience Connection,
  • Content Strategy,
  • Communication,
  • Narrative Techniques,
  • Interactive Activities,
  • Cultural Narratives,
  • Memorable Details,
  • Visual Storytelling,
  • Conflict Resolution
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Week 1 (Content Writing and Storytelling)

Uploaded by

aladebaruwa
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd

Topics covered

  • Cultural Preservation,
  • Audience Connection,
  • Content Strategy,
  • Communication,
  • Narrative Techniques,
  • Interactive Activities,
  • Cultural Narratives,
  • Memorable Details,
  • Visual Storytelling,
  • Conflict Resolution

Storytelling

&
Content Writing

Four Weeks Beginners Guide

By: Storytime
Outline
Week 1: Defining Storytelling and Its Importance in Tech

● Session 1: What is Storytelling?


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Week 2: Elements of a Compelling Story


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Week 1: Defining Storytelling and Its Importance in Tech

Session
1
What is Storytelling
Storytelling is the act of conveying messages or information through
structured narratives. It involves using words, images, sounds, and
sometimes movements to engage an audience, communicate ideas,
and provoke emotions.
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Historically, storytelling has been a way to preserve culture, pass
down knowledge, and teach values. It is one of the oldest forms of
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Points To Note:
1. Human Tradition: Storytelling is an ancient practice to pass down
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Elements of Stories:

● Beginning, Middle, and End: A well-structured story typically follows


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conflict arises (middle), and the situation is resolved (end).
● Characters are the people or entities in the story who experience the
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The Role of Storytelling in Communication

Making Memorable Details: Stories help people retain information when it


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Emotional Connection: Stories evoke emotions in you, which makes the
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impactful.
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Behavioural Influence: Well-told stories can inspire action and change


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them powerful tools in marketing, education, and
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leadership.
Interactive Activity
Personal Story Sharing
Session
2
Storytelling in the Tech Industry
Adding the human effect to tech products
Storytelling brings a human element to technology, making complex
or abstract concepts more relatable to users.
For example, a story about how a product helps solve a real-world
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an average user.

02 Identity
Build Brand
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Through Storytelling
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To have a solid brand identity, tech companies often use storytelling.
It helps convey their mission, values, and the unique value
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Using storytelling helps differentiate them in a competitive market.
Case Studies:

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who challenged the status quo, aligning the brand with
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Points To Note:

● Simplifying Complex Ideas: Stories can break down complex tech


concepts into simple, digestible narratives that are easier for the
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more
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● Relating to Users’ Lives: By connecting products to relatable
experiences, tech companies can make their offerings more relevant
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desirable.
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Interactive Activity
Case Study Analysis
Assignment
Defining Storytelling

Write a 300-word piece defining storytelling in your own


words.

To be Submitted on Tuesday by 12 noon

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