This Contributor guide will walk you through your journey as a Contributor using Folktale to share your stories and insights.
Welcome to Folktale.
Who is this guide for?
This guide is for those of you who have just been invited as a Contributor within a workspace. We'll take you through the process from accepting the invitation to join a workspace to recording and submitting your stories with Folktale.
What does it mean to be a Folktale Contributor?
As a Contributor, you can share your stories using Folktale in response to a Story Invitation sent to you by your Insights Manager.
You are free to contribute your insights, share your experience, or provide feedback - your voice is highly valued and important!
Overview
- What is Folktale?
- Respond to your Story Invitation
- Record and submit your Folktale story
- Filming tips and tricks
- What's next?
Congratulations! You've been invited to share your story using Folktale.
But what is Folktale?
Folktale is a video platform that puts storytelling tools into the hands of people and communities like you, so that your voice can be heard, understood and amplified.
Watch the video to find out more.
But why stories? How your story can change the world?
Learn why your story matters by watching the video below.
Your voice matters!
Feeling a little bit nervous about telling your story on camera?
That's totally normal! Just remember: your voice is important and it matters.
Your Folktale experience begins when your Insights Manager sends you a Story Invitation.
The Story Invitation clearly defines the type of story you are being invited to share, how the story will be used, and when the story must be contributed.
Now, let's go ahead and respond to your Story Invitation!
In addition to a Story Invitation, you can also contribute your story using a Community Link.
A Community Link
A Community Link is a unique URL generated for a Story Invitation. This link allows you to view and access the story invitation to contribute a story.
Once you've accepted the Story Invitation, you will be taken to the Create Your Story page to record your story.
Need support?
If you need troubleshooting help or support at any time, click on the chat widget in the bottom right-hand corner of your screen and chat with our customer support team.
Alternatively, you can access our help center at any time or write to us at support@folktale.io.
If you'd like to improve the quality of the video that you're recording, here are a few tips to get you started!
Want to learn more? Please check our Folktale Academy
If you would like to dive deeper, why not try out Folktale Academy? Our very own course was designed to build better, more confident mobile storytellers. Folktale Academy teaches the skills needed for mobile-device-led storytelling in diverse communities.
You can find out more in this article about Introduction to Folktale Academy for further information.
5. What's next?
Congratulations! You've just contributed your first Folktale story! How did it feel?
Your Insights Manager has just been notified that you have submitted your first story. Well done!
Here are a few things you can do next:
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Watch and download your own story: If you would like, you can playback or download your own story from your My Stories page.
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Access our Folktale Academy: Improve your mobile storytelling skills with our free e-learning with Folktale Academy on our platform.
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Check out the Help Center for more information on getting the most out of Folktale.
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Create your own workspace: Want to explore Folktale for yourself? Request a demo with one of our team or speak to sales to create your own workspace. Experience hearing and sharing diverse voices from your world.