2.4.2 Five Classic Story Templates - How to Apply Templates in Microdrama Creation

The Complete Formula: Satisfaction Points + Resonance Points + Story Templates

We said that successful microdrama creation = satisfaction points + resonance points + story templates. Now that we understand all three components, let’s learn how to combine them effectively.

Step 1: Choose Your Target Audience and Core Satisfaction Point

First, identify your target audience. Who are they? What are their main pain points? What satisfaction points do they crave most?

For example, if your target is office workers aged 25-35 who feel powerless at work, their core satisfaction points might be:

• Conquest: wanting to get revenge on bullies
• Superiority: wanting to feel powerful and respected
• Order: wanting justice to be served

Step 2: Select the Most Resonant Resonance Point

Next, find the resonance point that will make your audience say, “This is talking about me!”

For office workers, resonance points might include:

• Being scolded by the boss in front of colleagues
• Having to do extra work while others slack off
• Being passed over for promotion despite hard work
• Having a mean coworker spread rumors about them

Step 3: Choose the Appropriate Story Template

Now, select the story template that best combines your satisfaction points and resonance points.

For the office worker example, the revenge & 逆袭 template works perfectly:

• Resonance: Protagonist is humiliated by boss/coworkers
• Satisfaction: Protagonist comes back stronger, gets promoted, exacts revenge
• Template Structure: Humiliation → Preparation → Comeback → Revenge

Practical Application Techniques

Character Development

• Make your protagonist relatable in the beginning
• Give them clear goals and motivations
• Show their transformation throughout the story
• Make the antagonist memorable and deserving of defeat

Episode Structure for Maximum Stickiness

• Episodes 1-3: Focus on resonance - make audience feel “This is me!”
• Episodes 4-20: Build tension and satisfaction points gradually
• Episodes 21-30: Intensify the conflict and satisfaction points
• Episodes 31+: Dense satisfaction points and cliffhangers

Payment Gate Optimization

• Place payment gates at natural cliffhangers
• Ensure each paid episode delivers strong satisfaction points
• Use the 3:7 resonance-to-satisfaction ratio throughout
• Keep episodes short (1-2 minutes) to maintain engagement

Template-Specific Application Guidelines

Revenge & 逆袭 Template

• Start with maximum humiliation
• Show gradual power accumulation
• Use unexpected comeback moments
• Include multiple revenge scenarios

Hidden Identity Template

• Maintain mystery until the right moment
• Show gradual power discovery
• Use identity revelations as payment gates
• Balance ordinary life with extraordinary abilities

Secret Power Template

• Show power limitations initially
• Gradually reveal power strengths
• Use power against deserving antagonists
• Include training and growth elements

Family Secrets Template

• Build mystery around family background
• Reveal secrets gradually
• Show inheritance/unlocking of power
• Include emotional family reconciliation

Love Template

• Create immediate chemistry
• Build obstacles and conflicts
• Show character growth through relationships
• Include emotional payoffs

The Final Formula for Success

Remember, the key to successful microdrama creation is:

1. Know your audience - their pain points and desires
2. Combine satisfaction + resonance in the right ratio
3. Use proven templates for story structure
4. Optimize for payment gates and episode stickiness
5. Maintain quality while maximizing engagement

By mastering these five components, you can create microdramas that not only attract audiences but make them willing to pay episode after episode.