Intermediate

Publishing Your Stories

Learn how to preview, publish, embed, share, and track the performance of your interactive stories on Storyship.

Preview and Testing

Before publishing, thoroughly test your story:

  1. Use Preview Mode

    Click the Preview button in the editor to experience your story as a reader would. Walk through every branch.

  2. Test All Paths

    Systematically test each possible path through the story. Use Storyship's branch map to identify paths you haven't tested yet.

  3. Check Variables

    Enable the debug panel in preview mode to see variable values as you play. Verify that conditions and scoring work as intended.

  4. Get Feedback

    Share the preview link with a few trusted readers. Ask for feedback on clarity, engagement, and any confusing moments.

Publishing Options

Storyship offers several ways to publish your stories:

Option Description Best For
Public on Storyship Published on the Storyship platform, discoverable by other users Building an audience on the platform
Unlisted link Accessible via link but not listed publicly Sharing with specific people or groups
Embedded Embed the story in your own website via iframe Integrating with your website or LMS
Password protected Requires a password to access Corporate training or premium content

Embedding in Websites

Embed your Storyship stories directly into any website:

HTML Embed Code 
<!-- Storyship Embed -->
<iframe
  src="https://storyship.app/embed/your-story-id"
  width="100%"
  height="600"
  frameborder="0"
  allow="autoplay; fullscreen"
  style="border-radius: 12px; max-width: 800px;"
></iframe>
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Embed tip: Set a responsive height using CSS or JavaScript. Interactive stories need enough vertical space for text, images, and choice buttons. A minimum height of 500px is recommended.

Sharing Links

Share your stories across platforms:

  • Direct link: Copy the story URL and share it via email, chat, or social media
  • Social media cards: Storyship generates Open Graph meta tags so your story has a rich preview on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.
  • QR codes: Generate a QR code for the story link — useful for in-person events or print materials
  • Email campaigns: Include the story link in newsletters with a compelling description

Analytics and Tracking

Storyship provides analytics to understand how readers engage with your stories:

  • View count: How many people started your story
  • Completion rate: What percentage of readers reach an ending
  • Choice distribution: Which choices readers pick at each decision point
  • Drop-off points: Where readers stop reading or leave the story
  • Average time: How long readers spend in the story
  • Ending distribution: Which endings readers reach most often

Monetization

Options for monetizing your interactive content:

  • Premium stories: Charge readers for access to your content
  • Sponsored content: Create branded interactive experiences for companies
  • Training packages: Sell interactive training modules to organizations
  • Lead generation: Use stories as interactive lead magnets that collect email addresses

SEO for Stories

Optimize your stories for search engines:

  • Title: Write a compelling, keyword-rich title
  • Description: Craft a clear meta description that explains what the story is about
  • Tags: Add relevant tags for discoverability
  • Social images: Upload an eye-catching cover image for social media previews
  • Canonical URL: If embedding on your site, set up proper canonical tags

💡 Try It: Publish and Share

Publish your test story as an unlisted link. Share it with a friend or colleague and ask them to play through it. Check the analytics after a few plays to see which paths were chosen and where readers spent the most time.