How it works
Summarize the story
One or two sentences: what happened and how it ended. The hooks tease the ending without spoiling it.
Pick a tone
Shocking and creepy build tension. Funny and wholesome lead with the feeling.
Split it in parts
Stop part 1 at the turning point and use the cliffhanger line. Pin part 2 to your profile.
Frequently asked questions
How do I start a storytime on TikTok?
Open with the most surprising part of the story in under 15 words, then go back to how it started.
Should I split my storytime into parts?
If the story runs past about a minute, yes. End each part on a question and make the next part easy to find.
Do storytimes need to be true?
Present them honestly. If a story is fiction or dramatized, say so in the caption.