Section outline

  • Circle posts usually show what happened at the meetup and skip the story of the issue behind it. Here's how to find that story before you film.

    • Five questions on the Section 1 reading. A score of 80% or higher is required to pass and continue. Attempts are unlimited and your progress is saved, so you can come back and finish later.

  • The five formats below are proven to work well online. Here's how to pick the one that fits the story you found.

  • A lot of your story will come from what people say on camera. Here's how to ask questions that elicit good answers and how to get people's consent before you film.

    • Quiz: Interviews and consent
      Not available unless: The activity Quiz: Choosing the format is complete and passed
  • A good story still loses people if the picture shakes or they can't make out what's being said. Here's how to get both right with just a phone, and how to stay safe while you film.

    • Quiz: Filming on a phone
      Not available unless: The activity Quiz: Interviews and consent is complete and passed
  • In the edit, let the people you filmed tell the story and cut whatever gets in the way. Here's how to keep it short and easy to follow for someone who has never heard of your Circle.

    • Quiz: Editing
      Not available unless: The activity Quiz: Filming on a phone is complete and passed
  • The end of your video is where people moved by the story have the chance to act on it. Here's how to leave them something to do and make sure they know where to find you.

    • Quiz: The ending and the ask
      Not available unless: The activity Quiz: Editing is complete and passed
  • Once a story is posted, it only lives on if people keep telling it, and many good stories are lost because nobody passes them on. Here's how to get yours retold and how to make the next one better.

  • Pass all six section quizzes to unlock your certificate.