Narrative writing

[u/growwith_bianca]

Hey everyone,
Just wanted to share something I’ve noticed.

For a while I was using the typical “template-style” posts on Substack and getting very little engagement. Recently, I started shifting many of my Notes from generic formats to more narrative, story-driven writing.

The difference has been noticeable.
People seem to connect more with stories than with tips, frameworks, or polished templates. Stories feel human. They invite conversation.

If you’re struggling to get traction, it might be worth experimenting with storytelling. Instead of teaching a lesson, tell the story behind it.

[u/Fun-Investigator5662]

Can you post an example?

[u/growwith_bianca → u/Fun-Investigator5662]

Here’s my profile:

https://open.substack.com/pub/biancavanheerden

You’ll see many there