Over the last couple of years, Reddit story-style TikTok videos have exploded in popularity. If you’ve spent any time scrolling on TikTok, Instagram Reels, or YouTube Shorts, you’ve probably seen them: text-to-speech narrations of dramatic or funny Reddit posts paired with a gameplay background. These clips rack up millions of views and yes, people are making real money from them.
In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through how to create and monetize these videos even if you’ve never edited before. I’ll also show you how tools like SnipTok can cut the production time down from hours to minutes.
Step 1: Understand the Content Format
The basic structure of a Reddit story video is simple:
- The Hook: Grab attention in the first 3 – 5 seconds (e.g., “Am I the jerk for doing this to my boss?”).
- The Story: Narrated from a Reddit post, often using text-to-speech.
- The Visuals: Gameplay footage (like Subway Surfers, Minecraft, or GTA V) or something eye-catching running in the background.
- The Ending: Either the full resolution of the story or a cliffhanger that encourages comments.
Step 2: Gather Stories
You’ll need a steady stream of engaging content. Good sources:
- Subreddits like r/AmItheAsshole, r/AskReddit, and r/EntitledParents.
- Reddit search filters (look for top posts in the past week or month).
- Always rewrite or paraphrase the story in your own words to avoid copyright or duplicate content strikes.
- SnipTok can generate viral stories in a category of your choosing making this step obsolete.
Step 3: Add Gameplay Backgrounds
Gameplay backgrounds serve one purpose: to keep the viewer’s eyes engaged while they listen.
Options:
- Record your own gameplay (easy if you already play games).
- Use royalty-free gameplay clips.
- Tools like SnipTok include gameplay backgrounds ready to go if you don’t want to mess with recording.
Step 4: Turn Text into Voice
Most creators use text-to-speech so they don’t have to narrate the stories themselves.
- TikTok and CapCut have built-in TTS.
- Alternatively, SnipTok automates this step by generating the TTS instantly.
Tip: Choose a clear, human-sounding voice. Robotic voices can hurt retention.
Step 5: Edit and Sync
Traditionally, you’d line up the narration with the gameplay and overlay subtitles in an editor like Premiere Pro, CapCut, or DaVinci Resolve. That can take a while.
Here’s where automation comes in: SnipTok streamlines this entire process—generates a story, choose a background, and it generates the video in one go. If you’d rather DIY, CapCut is the easiest free option.
Step 6: Post on TikTok (and Beyond)
Consistency matters. Post 1–3 videos per day and track which ones perform best. Don’t just stick to TikTok—re-upload the same content to:
- YouTube Shorts
- Instagram Reels
- Facebook Reels
One video can work across multiple platforms, multiplying your reach.
Step 7: Monetize Your Content
Here’s how the money comes in:
- TikTok Creator Fund / Creativity Program Beta – Payouts based on views (available in certain regions).
- YouTube Shorts Monetization – Ads run on Shorts once you qualify.
- Brand Sponsorships – Companies pay for shoutouts or links once you have an audience.
- Affiliate Links – Promote products in your bio or captions.
- Cross-Promotion – Use the traffic to grow another brand, project, or newsletter.
Many creators hit thousands of dollars per month once they have a library of content consistently pulling views.
Final Thoughts
The reason Reddit story-style videos are so powerful is leverage: you don’t have to write original scripts or record yourself on camera. You can build an entire faceless content brand around stories that are already viral.
If you’re looking to get started fast without spending hours editing, SnipTok is worth checking out—it’s built specifically to generate these Reddit story-style videos with text-to-speech and gameplay already synced.
The key, though, is not just making videos—it’s posting consistently, tracking what works, and doubling down. If you treat this like a real business instead of a side hobby, the earning potential is massive.
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