Ever stopped in your tracks just because an email resonated so deeply? There’s a secret sauce to that. Stories.

The Magnetic Pull of a Tale

Stories aren’t just bedtime material for children. They’re the age-old tool that humans have relied on to pass down knowledge, create connections, and, yes, even market products. But crafting an email that employs storytelling? That’s both art and science. And today, you and I are going to dive deep into it.

The Benefits of a Story-Driven Email

Here’s what a well-crafted, story-driven email promises:

• Engagement: People love stories. They evoke emotions, and emotions create memorable connections. Your product or service isn’t just another item in the market—it has a narrative.
• Education: A story can simplify complex ideas. Rather than bombarding your audience with facts and figures, weave them into a tale that educates while entertaining.
• Rapport: Sharing a narrative shows a slice of humanity. It’s a direct line to say, “Hey, I’ve been there too.” It builds trust—something crucial for every business.
• Action: All good stories have a climax. For an email, it’s the call to action. A story can guide your readers, step by step, to that all-important decision moment.

Unveiling the Secret Prompt

Thinking of getting your hands dirty and crafting that perfect story-driven email? You’re in luck. Below is the blueprint that’ll guide you in penning an email that does more than just occupying space in an inbox:

Prompt: 

Who I want you to be:
– An expert copywriter.

What I want you to do:
– Rewrite the email template below and complete the sections within the parentheses.
– Write this email in a (conversational) tone.
– Review this landing page for information about our service to complete the template: (link your website landing page here for your product/service.)

Email:
Subject line:
Have you heard the story of (title of the story)? I found it helps you (solved pain point or perceived benefit from the audience.)

So what’s this about?

I want to share a story about (list something here that makes your product/service work). Allow me to share a tale that does just that.

But why does this story matter?

(tease what the product/service solves but do not introduce the title of the product/service yet.)

Here’s how the story goes…

(Write a story about the target audience experiencing the pain point.)

Here’s what happened next…

(Continue the story, introduce discovering our product/service, and then proceeding to reap the benefits afterward.)

What does this all mean?

(Summarize a lesson for the target audience to take away from this email.)

Takeaways from this story…

So, if you don’t want to experience:
(Summarize in a list format several pain points solved from our product/service.)

I encourage you to check out – link.

Signing Off… But Not Goodbye

Next time you’re drafting an email, remember this: behind every successful marketing email is a narrative waiting to be told. Use it, weave it, and watch the magic unfold.

P.S. There’s a story in everything. It’s up to us how we tell it. Keep weaving tales, and let your brand be the hero.

Until we write again, stay story-strong.