Craft compelling narratives that stick. Master storytelling through bite-sized, swipeable learning tiles — designed for busy people who want to learn on the go.
This Storytelling short course on SkillTiles breaks down everything you need to know into 10 structured milestones, each packed with bite-sized learning tiles you can swipe through in under 15 seconds each.
Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refresh your knowledge, this online storytelling course uses AI-powered content to adapt to your learning pace. Each tile delivers a focused concept, example, or quiz — making it perfect for commutes, coffee breaks, or quick study sessions.
Covering 70 key topics across 10 milestones, this course takes you from foundations to practical application. Earn badges as you complete each milestone and track your progress on your learning dashboard.
Course Curriculum
1
Story Structure
The frameworks great storytellers use
the hero's journey simplified3-act structurethe hook (opening that grabs)show don't tellcreating tension and stakesthe power of specificitypersonal stories in business
2
Characters & Voice
Create memorable characters and perspectives
character archetypescreating relatable protagonistscharacter motivationdialogue that reveals characterpoint of view choicesauthentic voice developmentcharacter flaws and growth
3
Emotional Storytelling
Make audiences feel something
emotional arc designvulnerability in storieshumor techniquesbuilding suspensecatharsis and releasesensory detailsemotional resonance
4
Business Storytelling
Use stories to sell ideas and products
brand storytellingcustomer success storiesorigin story frameworkdata storytellingpitch deck narrativescase study storytellingvision and mission stories
5
Visual Storytelling
Tell stories through images and video
visual narrative structurestoryboarding basicsphoto essaysdocumentary storytellingsocial media story formatsinfographic narrativesvideo storytelling
6
Personal Narrative
Tell your own story powerfully
mining your life for storiesmemoir vs autobiographytransforming pain into storiespersonal brand narrativeinterview storytellinglegacy storiesvulnerability and authenticity
7
Digital Storytelling
Modern platforms for narrative
podcast storytellingnewsletter narrativesinteractive storytellingtransmedia narrativesserialized contentaudience participationbuilding story worlds online
8
Data Storytelling
Transform numbers into narratives
finding the story in datachart narrative designannotation strategiespresentation flow for dataavoiding chart junkbefore and after frameworksaudience-first data stories
9
Storytelling Across Cultures
Universal and cultural story patterns
universal story archetypescultural storytelling traditionsmythology and modern storiescross-cultural narrative ethicsindigenous storytelling respectglobal narrative formatsadapting stories for audiences
10
Story Mastery
Become a master storyteller
developing a storytelling practicestory collection and curationimprovised storytellingstory coaching othersbuilding a story portfoliostorytelling communitiesthe art of oral tradition