Guidelines
1. Set the goal of your story or teaching tip
What is the purpose of your story? What do you want the audience to know? What teaching tip do you want to share?
2. Outline what you want to tell the audience
Write out the most important details you want your audience to know.
Write out the most important details you want your audience to know.
3. What format will you use?
Will you write your story or create a video or audio recording?
4. Before starting, keep a few things in mind
- Think about the privacy of loved ones, friends, and strangers mentioned in your story. Be respectful when sharing details of others’ lives.
- Make it inspirational and informative.
- Strive for 5 minutes to tell your story or present your teaching tip.
- Don’t worry about being perfect, just be authentic!
5. Begin by introducing yourself
Tell the audience who you are, what you do, and a little about yourself.
6. Tell your story or share your teaching tip
Use your outline to cover all your main points.
7. Finish your submission
You can close your story or teaching tip with a final message. Be sure to include a photo!
Suggestions for making a video
Suggestions for taking a self-portrait
Suggestions for making an audio recording with your phone