How to sell anything with a simple 6-step storytelling framework: (a thread with examples) 1) Begin in the action Selling with storytelling requires emotion and excitement to get people reading to the end (and clicking buy). The first few moments are most important. Open the loop. Let’s sell a pen: 2) The setup The aim is to present your product as a solution. But first, you must show why the alternatives suck. 3) The emotional cost If I tell you something is bad, you will suspect I am selling you something. If I show you the cost of a poor product through an emotional event, you will make your own conclusions. 4) Paint a picture of your product
Now, present your product. But please, pitch with confidence. Avoid boring features and boring language. Paint pictures with your words. Stimulate desire. Help your reader visualise just how much they need what you sell. 5) Remove uncertainty People want to buy, but they don’t want to be sold. So, remove the risk. Layer on bonuses. Personally guarantee what you sell. Make it a no-brainer to buy. 6) Clear, urgent call to action Finally, make it easy for them to buy. People are lazy. Friction and no urgency ruin sales. Explain what they need to do, what happens next, and why they need to buy now. Finish by describing how their life will change with the product.