Brand Storytelling Content Ideas For September
Can I tell you a secret, First name / friend?
The stories I share that get the most engagement rarely have to do with my message—at least not on the surface.
Underneath, there's a storytelling content framework for turning everyday moments into content that entertains while making a relevant point.
This is it:
Story → Point → CTA.
Think about it this way:
🫙Your story is the vessel: A message wrapped in story is more memorable than information alone.
☝The point is the message: The bigger takeaway your story illustrates.
💌 The CTA is the invitation: The action you want them to take after hearing your message.
Most experts fall into the trap of over-explaining.
They stack reasons, context, and definitions until the message gets weighed down with excess words, which most readers skip over.
A story, on the other hand, demonstrates your message in action, so your audience can picture your message like a movie in their mind.
That’s how a “boring” moment like burning dinner and whipping up a delish supper on the fly can become a relatable teaching moment for a message about being flexible.
Or how teaching your puppy to listen can intro a message about leadership.
💸 And there’s the bigger payoff for you:
They'll remember the messenger not just the message.
When you let people into your life and share something that helps their life, they'll remember who you are and why they should care.
Try it for yourself.
Below you'll find storytelling content ideas for September you can use to infuse personality into your content while making your message memorable.
September Storytelling Content Theme: Renewal
September is the better January. It brings a sense of new begins—minus the dark and dreary days.
Let’s tap into that collective need for a reset with storytelling ideas centered on the relatable and timely theme of renewal.
Everyone knows what it feels like to want to hit the refresh button.
These stories are empowering, educational, and inspirational because they’re about coming back stronger, clearer, and more intentional.
Use them to show your audience how your brand helps them refresh, reset, or realign.
Here’s how:
September Brand Storytelling Content Idea #1
Use the Story → Point → CTA content framework to write a story that helps your audience realign.
Getting Back On Track:
Think about a time you got back to a habit that always made you feel good — like returning to morning walks after the chaos of summer.
Relatable Message:
It’s never too late to begin again.
Relevant CTA:
What’s something your audience is inconsistent with?
What’s a tool, tip, offer they can act on to get back on track?
September Brand Storytelling Content Idea #2
Use the Story → Point → CTA content framework to write a story that helps your audience clear out the old to make way for better results.
Making Space for the New:
Think about a time you refreshed your environment — like updating your workspace, swapping summer clothes, or reorganizing.
Relatable Message:
Creating breathing room for what’s next.
Relevant CTA:
What does your audience need to get rid of to grow? A mindset/habit/process? What action should they take to fresh for better results?
September Storytelling Caption Starters
Use these starters to inspire your September captions, newsletters, or any other piece of content that needs a storytelling touch.
1.“If you’d told me [tiny act] would be my turning point, I’d have laughed.”
2. “I thought ___ would age well. Spoiler: it expired faster than milk.”
3. “I thought I’d feel reborn after ___. Mostly I just felt hungry and a little lost.”
4. “I was basically the unpaid spokesperson for ___ this summer, but now?
Storytelling Content Inspiration
Stories don’t just deliver a message—they create a moment of recognition. When someone sees themselves in your story, the point lands without you needing to stack on more words. That’s what makes it memorable. That’s what makes you memorable.
If you want more ways to turn everyday moments into stories that connect, teach, and build trust, that’s exactly what I share in my newsletter.
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Thanks for reading. And Happy Storytelling!
Cyndi, storyteller, content marketer, and founder of StoryCraft
