Carousel Narratives

• A carousel is a story told one swipe at a time. Each slide's only job is to make the thumb swipe to the next.
• Slide 1 is a hook (treat it like a thumbnail + title); the last slide is the bookend + call to action.
• Built on the six levers — see storytelling-hooks. Recap: 1. Curiosity gap · 2. Emotional mirror · 3. Conflict engine · 4. Relatability · 5. Pattern + surprise · 6. Three-act.

When to Use

• Writing an Instagram or LinkedIn carousel (5–10 slides).
• Repurposing a video script, blog, or tip list into a swipeable post.
• Diagnosing a carousel with high reach but low saves/swipe-through.
• Any niche: education, business, design, finance, fitness, faith, personal brand.

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