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The only post format you need to instantly connect with your readers

4 steps to write your own micro-stories + 12 ideas to get you started

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Nicola Washington
Oct 09, 2025
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Last week I wrote about the trending post format that is transforming engagement across Instagram:

Use this trending Instagram post format for instant connection with your readers

Use this trending Instagram post format for instant connection with your readers

Nicola Washington
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Oct 2
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I told you I’d be back with a guide to creating these kinds of posts for yourself, plus some ideas, so let’s get started!

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Next week, members will receive 🍂 October’s 🍂 library of trending and proven post ideas, curated especially for writers and authors. Take a look at September’s library for a taste of what to expect:

Rescue your Instagram with these 23 proven post formats

Rescue your Instagram with these 23 proven post formats

Nicola Washington
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Sep 11
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Micro-stories will add emotional heft and (measured) vulnerability to your content mix, are an opportunity for connection with your ideal reader, and are relatively easy to create.

Follow these four steps to create your own version(s) of this post format 👇🏼.

If you want to make more than one of these posts this month, scroll down for a list of 5 hooks you might use to keep the format fresh, plus 12 ideas for micro-stories to post about ❤️

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