Engagement-Boosting Story Prompts
These prompts will maximize story engagement through interactive elements, polls, and calls-to-action.
- Story Poll Prompt
- Prompt: “Create a poll question for Instagram Stories to ask followers about [topic related to brand/product], encouraging interaction and gathering quick feedback.”
- This or That Prompt
- Prompt: “Develop a ‘This or That’ story template comparing two products or options related to [product/service], inviting followers to pick their favorite.”
- Opinion Slider Prompt
- Prompt: “Write a story prompt using the emoji slider to gauge how excited followers are about [new launch, event, product, or content idea].”
- Ask Me Anything (AMA) Prompt
- Prompt: “Create a prompt for an ‘Ask Me Anything’ story inviting followers to ask questions about [brand/service] or [related industry topic].”
- True or False Quiz Prompt
- Prompt: “Craft a fun, true-or-false quiz for stories that tests followers’ knowledge about [industry/product], educating them while driving engagement.”
Behind-the-Scenes Story Prompts
These prompts will help you share authentic, behind-the-scenes content, giving followers insight into daily operations, product development, or brand personality.
- Daily Routine Prompt
- Prompt: “Create a story series that walks followers through a typical day behind the scenes at [business/brand], highlighting key moments that showcase authenticity.”
- Sneak Peek Prompt
- Prompt: “Write a ‘sneak peek’ story for an upcoming [product/service/event], teasing new details and building anticipation among followers.”
- Team Introduction Prompt
- Prompt: “Develop a story prompt introducing [team member’s name or role] and their role at [company/brand], showing followers the people behind the brand.”
- Work-in-Progress Story Prompt
- Prompt: “Craft a story that shows a work-in-progress shot of [product development, event prep, etc.], sharing excitement for the upcoming release.”
- Packing Orders Prompt
- Prompt: “Write a story prompt that lets followers watch as orders are packed, tagged, and prepped for shipment, highlighting the care and detail in each order.”
Storytelling and Narrative Story Prompts
These prompts guide you in sharing engaging, narrative-driven story content that deepens connections with your audience through personal stories.
- Founder’s Story Prompt
- Prompt: “Create a story that shares the founder’s story behind [brand/product], detailing the journey and inspiration that led to the business.”
- Customer Journey Story
- Prompt: “Write a story series that tells a real customer’s experience with [product/service], from discovery to results, helping build social proof.”
- Before and After Story Prompt
- Prompt: “Develop a ‘before and after’ story showing how [product/service] solved a problem or improved the experience for a customer, with visuals.”
- Product Creation Story Prompt
- Prompt: “Create a story that describes the process of creating [product/service], from initial idea through to final product, showcasing unique aspects of your brand.”
- ‘Why We Do What We Do’ Prompt
- Prompt: “Craft a series that explains the mission and values of [brand], sharing what drives the team’s passion and commitment to the brand.”
4. Educational and Value-Driven Story Prompts
These prompts help you position your brand as a resource by sharing tips, insights, and helpful information relevant to your audience’s needs.
- Quick Tips Series
- Prompt: “Create a series of story slides sharing quick tips about [topic related to product/industry], offering valuable knowledge that followers can save and revisit.”
- Myth-Busting Prompt
- Prompt: “Write a myth-busting story where you address common misconceptions about [product/service/industry], helping followers make informed decisions.”
- How-To Guide Story
- Prompt: “Develop a story series that provides a step-by-step ‘how-to’ for [task or problem your product solves], using simple visuals and captions for clarity.”
- Did-You-Know Fact Prompt
- Prompt: “Create a story sharing an interesting ‘did you know’ fact about [industry/product], positioning the brand as knowledgeable and helpful.”
- Checklist Story Prompt
- Prompt: “Write a checklist story for [topic], giving followers a quick and actionable list of steps or items to consider, related to your product’s benefits.”