Storytelling is all around us. We tell stories almost every time we speak or write. In Bot and I we believe practicing writing stories makes you a better storyteller in general, and that being a good storyteller helps you reach other people more easily. This post is mainly about why good storytelling skills are so important, in any communication form you choose, and a little bit about how Bot and I can help.
Writing is a very powerful tool. It enables you to copy ideas from your mind and paste them directly into the reader's. Learning how to use it can dramatically improve how effectively and efficiently you can convey your messages to others.
The stories you write bring other people closer to you. When someone reads your content, you have a unique opportunity to reshape a small part of their thinking and change their views and even behavior.
In Bot and I we focus on short stories, but if you think about it, any communication you have with other people is storytelling in a way. When you write a post in social media you usually tell some kind of a life-journey story. When you write a love letter you are telling a love story. Getting better at writing stories makes you better at creating content.
Even when we're not writing anything original, we all constantly re-tell stories we heard or read. When we do, we often tweak them at least a bit to make them fit our needs. We might try making them suitable for young listeners or convey specific values or morals we want to emphasize in a given occasion. Writing your own stories enables you to take this ability to another level.
Okay, I got the point. To convey a specific message, I need to have some control over the content. But does that mean I need to have the skills required to write it on my own? Not necessarily. It is becoming increasingly easier to delegate the "job" of writing content to others. You can simply search for existing content that will also serve your needs, and lately there are many new options for using automated tools that will write text for you. These tools will do a very good job if you define well enough what you need. However, even if you don't write full texts on your own, it's still worth the effort to get better at writing and understand the main principles of storytelling.
Storytelling is the Swiss army knife of speakers and writers. Mastering the art of storytelling gives you independence that unlocks the ability to quickly and directly deliver a message. It can improve your creativity, and your ability clearly state your thoughts and ideas. If you use tools, understanding storytelling helps you better guide or evaluate automated content. Lastly, writing your own thing can be very satisfying and fulfilling. Creating original stories is fun!
If you don't have much experience with writing yet and you want to check the theory laid above in practice, we suggest starting small and experiment. For general ideas on how to start, read our post about how to write a short story.
You can use Bot and I as a partner for your writing journey. It's much easier to improve on writing stories when you get guidance and feedback. The quick and relevant feedback it gives is a great way for beginners to incrementally improve their writing skills. For more experienced writers, Bot and I provides support that aims to boost the writing process.
Visit botandi.com to sign-in. Every new user gets free credit to try out the app. We can't wait to see you unleash your storytelling potential!