Storytelling as a Survival Skill for Creators

ChatGPT will ruin most creators.

But there's one skill that'll help you survive:

Storytelling.

Use these 10 prompts to share stories your audience will love:

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— Kieran Drew (@ItsKieranDrew) April 19, 2023

❓What do you believe that most people don’t?

People want to validate their beliefs with your content. They don't want boring opinions.

Keep repeating your bold point of view. https://t.co/3o7mwpp4jO

— Kieran Drew (@ItsKieranDrew) April 19, 2023

❓ What's the one piece of advice you'd give to someone 2 steps behind (and why)?

There're thousands of people struggling with a problem you solved.

The most useful stories are the most interesting. https://t.co/iGU3EObc3P

— Kieran Drew (@ItsKieranDrew) April 19, 2023

❓ What ONE habit changed your life?

You'll be surprised how much people resonate based on habits alone.

Pick a couple.

Write about them often. https://t.co/W8Ul6EUCqI

— Kieran Drew (@ItsKieranDrew) April 19, 2023

❓ What pisses you off about the world and why?

Nothing unites people more than a common enemy.

Pick a fight with what pisses you off most. https://t.co/Hy31cvyq4l

— Kieran Drew (@ItsKieranDrew) April 19, 2023

❓ What previous belief have you realised was incorrect?

We live at a time where everyone is telling everyone else they're wrong.

Slice through the noise.

Show why you're wrong instead. https://t.co/cWWETfEbNb

— Kieran Drew (@ItsKieranDrew) April 19, 2023

❓ Who was the biggest influence in your life?

Most people make this storytelling mistake:

Focusing on themselves.

The 'guide' is a pivotal part of the Hero's Framework. Imagine Star Wars minus Yoda or LOTR minus Gandalf.

Be humble enough to share who helped. https://t.co/2BdcezH8ux

— Kieran Drew (@ItsKieranDrew) April 19, 2023

❓ What's the biggest challenge you've faced?

Your audience wants to hear what you've learned through what you've overcome.

Remember:

Success doesn't make a good story.

Struggle does. https://t.co/ZWowfpi3aX

— Kieran Drew (@ItsKieranDrew) April 19, 2023

❓ What do you value most in life and why?

Deep down we're all driven by similar motivations.

When you can articulate your why, you attract those who feel the same. https://t.co/EutwzrbdE8

— Kieran Drew (@ItsKieranDrew) April 19, 2023

❓What's your biggest mistake?

We might follow them, but it's hard to care about the 'perfect' person on an emotional level.

Share your flaws.

Show you're human. https://t.co/p4LQ3s923l

— Kieran Drew (@ItsKieranDrew) April 19, 2023

Thanks for reading!

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— Kieran Drew (@ItsKieranDrew) April 19, 2023