Contributor Quick-Start Guide

👤 Contributors share their experiences by recording and submitting stories. If they create an account, they can access their past contributions, see responses, and manage their submissions.

Introduction

This guide walks you through your journey as a Contributor using Folktale to share your stories and insights. If you've just been invited to join Folktale, this guide will help you accept your invitation, record, and submit your stories.

📍   Who is this for?

This guide is for Contributors who have been invited to join a Folktale workspace. It covers:

  • Accepting your Story Invitation
  • Recording and submitting your stories
  • Best practices for filming

🔑  What permissions are needed?

  • You must have received a Story Invitation from your team.
  • You do not need a Folktale account—just follow the link in your invitation to begin.

Accepting a Story Invitation

Your Folktale experience begins when you receive a Story Invitation from your team. This invitation includes:

  • The type of story you’re asked to share
  • The purpose of the story
  • The submission deadline

How to accept your invitation

  1. Open the email or message with your Story Invitation link.
  2. Click the link to view your invitation details.
  3. Select Start Recording when you're ready.

🔗 Responding to a Story Invitation

Using a Community Link

A Community Link allows you to accept a Story Invitation without needing a direct invite.

🔗 Using Community Links

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Recording and Submitting Your Story

Once you've accepted your Story Invitation, you'll be taken to the Create Your Story page to begin recording.

How to record and submit

  1. Review the story prompt.
  2. Tap Record to start your video.
  3. Stop recording when you’re done.
  4. Add optional text or captions.
  5. Tap Submit to complete your story.

🔗 Recording and Submitting Your Story

Need Help?

Filming Tips and Best Practices

Want to improve the quality of your video? Follow these best practices:

✔ Good lighting – Face a light source to avoid shadows. ✔ Clear audio – Record in a quiet space to reduce background noise. ✔ Steady framing – Hold your phone still or use a stand.

🔗 Filming Tips and Tricks

Learn More with Folktale Academy

Interested in improving your mobile storytelling skills? Folktale Academy offers a free course on capturing meaningful narratives using your phone.

🔗 Introduction to Folktale Academy

What’s next?