As a content creator, you understand the importance of connecting with your audience on a deeper level, but you also have a lot on your plate and want to take some of it off. That leads you to use PLR in your business.
But then you start thinking… “How can I use PLR and connect with my audience?”
It is easier than it seems to grab and hook your community’s interest while still using PLR or even AI-created content by incorporating the content with a personal touch — your stories.
In this post, I’ll show how customizing PLR with personal stories can transform your content, making it more relatable, engaging, and impactful for your audience.
So, let’s dive in and learn how to harness the power of storytelling to captivate your readers from the very beginning.
Why does this work so well?
When you customize the PLR with your personal stories it adds a human touch to your content. Not only does it make the content more relatable and engaging, but it also helps them connect with you as a person.
7 Ways To Help Your Integrate Your Stories Into PLR Content
Below, I’ll discuss seven ways to use a story in your PLR content. You don’t have to use them all, but keep them in mind when editing your PLR so that you can add relevant stories where needed.
- Identify Relevant Stories
Consider personal experiences or stories that relate to the topic of your PLR content. Look for places in the PLR where you think of your experiences and you encountered a challenge, learned a valuable lesson, or had a memorable experience relevant to what you’re discussing.
2. Choose the Right Story
Think of a story that aligns with the message or theme of your PLR content. It should provide context or insight that enhances the reader’s understanding or connection to the topic.
3. Keep it Concise
While personal stories are impactful, make sure they’re concise and directly related to the content. You don’t want to go on and on with your story. If you do that it may distract from the main message.
4. Add Your Emotions
Share your feelings, thoughts, or reactions you had with the story. Adding emotion helps to create a genuine connection with your audience and keeps them invested in your content. Sometimes they’re experiencing feelings that they’re not sure they should be and when you tell them how you feel – you validate their feelings as well.
5. Tie it to the Content
After sharing the story, you want to transition into discussing how it relates to the topic at hand. Explain the relevance or lessons learned from your experience and how they align with your message in the PLR content.
6. Highlight the Lesson
Sometimes, when we tell stories, we forget to make sure that the key takeaway is clear. So, state it outright within the story or lesson. This helps reinforce the value of your content and provides readers with insights they can apply to their own lives or situations.
7. Encourage Engagement
Invite your audience to reflect on their own experiences or share their thoughts related to the story either in the comments of your blog or on your social media post. This encourages readers to connect with you on a deeper level.
If they take the time to comment, make sure to respond!
By customizing your PLR with personal stories, you add your life lessons, personality, and knowledge to the content, making it more meaningful for your audience.
Remember that telling personal stories in your content isn’t just about sharing experiences—it’s about genuine connection with your audience. By sharing them, you create a unique bond that resonates with readers on a deeper level.
So, whether you’re creating an email, blog post, or social media update, remember the power of storytelling. Let them see your emotions and watch your audience become more engaged, inspired, and eager to connect with your brand.
Happy storytelling!
~April Lemarr
P.S. If you’d like an over the shoulder tutorial on how to use stories in your PLR – check out my Video Training Series: Personalize Your PLR For Online Content.
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