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Plan and structure Instagram Story sequences. Selects the right story type, builds a slide sequence with text overlays and interactive elements, an…

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IG Story -- Plan engaging Instagram Story sequences

Key references:

  • references/format-specs.md -- dimensions, duration limits, safe zones
  • references/content-rules.md -- brand voice, banned topics, caption rules
  • references/story-strategy.md -- story arc patterns, frequency targets, sticker usage

Phase 1: Context

  1. Ask the user for the story goal (one of: educate, engage, sell, entertain, build trust).
  2. Confirm the topic or product to feature.
  3. If a specific date or campaign is mentioned, note any calendar constraints.
  4. Load all key reference files listed above before proceeding.

Phase 2: Story Type Selection

Select one primary story type based on the goal:

Goal Story Type Characteristics
Educate Educational Tip sequence, "Wusstest du...?" opener, text-heavy slides
Engage Poll / Quiz Interactive stickers, opinion-based, low friction
Sell Product Spotlight Demo or testimonial, swipe-up / link sticker, clear CTA
Entertain Behind-the-Scenes Raw footage feel, casual voice, day-in-the-life
Build Trust Social Proof Screenshots, results, user messages (anonymized)

Document the selected type and reasoning.

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