SETUP:
[Sit in front of camera. Good lighting. Casual, conversational tone. Optional: start a mundane activity like doing makeup, cooking, or organizing to give viewers a reason to stay.]
HOOK (0-5 seconds):
"Okay so storytime — the time I [BRIEF DRAMATIC SUMMARY OF WHAT HAPPENED]."
Text overlay: "Storytime: [SHORT TITLE]"
[Make the hook dramatic, funny, or shocking enough that people NEED to hear the rest.]
CONTEXT (5-20 seconds):
"So for context, this was [WHEN]. I was [WHERE/WHAT YOU WERE DOING]."
"[SET THE SCENE — who was involved, what led up to the story. Keep it concise but include enough detail to make the audience feel like they're there.]"
RISING ACTION (20-50 seconds):
"So then [DESCRIBE WHAT STARTED HAPPENING]."
"And I was like [YOUR REACTION/THOUGHT]."
"But THEN [ESCALATION — the thing that made the story more intense/dramatic/funny]."
[Use natural speech patterns. Pause for effect. Let your facial expressions do work.]
CLIMAX (50-70 seconds):
"And that's when [THE BIG MOMENT HAPPENED]."
"I literally [YOUR REACTION — be expressive and genuine]."
[This should be the most engaging, emotional, or surprising part of the story.]
RESOLUTION (70-85 seconds):
"So after all that, [WHAT HAPPENED NEXT / HOW IT ENDED]."
"Looking back, [YOUR REFLECTION ON THE EXPERIENCE]."
CTA (85-90 seconds):
"Have you ever had something like this happen? Tell me in the comments."
"Part 2? Let me know."
Text overlay: "Follow for Part 2" or "Comment for more storytimes"