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Skillshare

Shortform Storytelling: Creating Impactful TikToks and Reels

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Overview

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Are you eager to make your mark on TikTok and Instagram, two dynamic platforms where you can go viral with storytelling in seconds?

Do you want to learn how to bring your content to the masses, and build a vibrant community around your work?

In this Skillshare class, I’ll share my expertise and guide you through the art of shortform storytelling on TikTok and Reels with my definitive explainer strategy. Whether you're a beginner looking to chart your TikTok strategy or an intermediate content creator seeking to refine your skills, this class is designed for you.

 What You’ll Produce: A video to be posted on Instagram or TikTok (or both!) using my tried and tested strategies

What You'll Learn: 

  • The principles of storytelling in shortform video
  • Crafting compelling narratives in 90 seconds
  • A video’s entire journey, from ideation and scripting through to editing and publishing
  • How to leverage TikTok and Instagram for impactful journalism and storytelling
  • Speeding up your workflow 

What You'll Get:

  • My Reel & TikTok creation resources FOR FREE
  • A video optimized for social media 
  • A video strategy that will help you go viral in 2024

By the end of this class, you'll have the skills and confidence to create captivating TikTok stories that resonate with your audience and get hundreds of thousands of views.

Join me on this exciting journey into the world of TikTok storytelling and unlock the potential of shortform video as a powerful storytelling tool. Let's get going now and start sharing your stories with the world!

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Project overview
  • Why vertical video?
  • Competitor analysis
  • Picking your idea
  • Scriptwriting: Length
  • Scriptwriting: The Hook
  • Scriptwriting: Engagement Drivers
  • Filming: How to frame and light
  • Editing
  • Music, subtitling and cover
  • Captioning
  • Publishing
  • Conclusion

Taught by

Sophia Smith Galer

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