Create a poll or a question related to Christmas in your IG story. For instance, 'What's your favorite Christmas movie?' or 'Do you prefer real or artificial Christmas trees?' This will encourage your followers to interact with your story.
Do a countdown to Christmas on your IG story. Every day, post a new number or a short video related to the countdown. You can also include some Christmas trivia or fun facts along with the countdown to make it more interesting.
Use popular Christmas songs as the background music. For example, 'Jingle Bells' or 'All I Want for Christmas Is You'. The music will create a festive mood and draw more attention.
Use bright and eye - catching visuals. For example, if it's a 'Guess the Object' game, make the object photo really stand out. Also, offer small prizes or shout - outs to the winners. This will encourage more people to participate.
Use bright colors and bold fonts for your text. For example, if you write a prayer, make it stand out. Also, add some relevant emojis like hands in prayer or a heart.
Use interactive stickers like polls or questions. It gets your close friends involved and makes them feel like they're part of the story.
Add some action and movement. Instead of just having a static picture of Santa on the roof, show him in the middle of climbing down the chimney. You can also use speech bubbles for the characters to add dialogue, like the children exclaiming how excited they are when they see the presents.
Use relevant hashtags like #VeteransDay, #ThankAVet, #HonorThem. This will make your story more discoverable to others interested in the topic.
Create a series of related questions. For instance, first ask 'What was the first game you ever played?', then follow up with 'How has your taste in games changed since then?'. This keeps the conversation going and makes it more engaging for your followers.
Use some animated stickers related to Veterans Day, like a waving flag or a saluting soldier. It will catch people's eyes.
Use relevant hashtags like #NationalDayofPrayer, #PrayerMatters. This will make your story more discoverable to people interested in the topic.
Add a bit of mystery or suspense. In your Christmas short story, you could have a present that keeps disappearing and reappearing. The characters then have to figure out what's going on. This element of the unknown will make the reader eager to keep reading to find out the solution.
Use popular and energetic music in the background. It can set the mood and make your story more appealing.