This Book Taught Me How to Write a Bestseller — Here’s What I Learned

Are you struggling with writing stories that actually work? I used to, too—until I read Story Engineering by Larry Brooks. This book breaks storytelling down into six essential elements that transformed how I approach writing. In this video, I’m sharing the biggest lessons I learned, including: ✅ The difference between an idea and a concept (and why your story needs a strong hook) ✅ How to create compelling character arcs that keep readers engaged ✅ The four-part story structure that prevents a boring middle ✅ The secret to writing scenes with purpose (and cutting the ones that don’t) ✅ Why theme matters more than you think If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or lost in the writing process, these insights will help you take your storytelling to the next level. 💬 Question for you: Which of these storytelling principles do you struggle with the most? Let me know in the comments! 🚀 Want to improve your writing even more? Watch this next: https://youtu.be/ORAxSsXR26E?si=Kb81hw_2il5McMxf ___________________ FOLLOW ME ON: 🇺🇸 https://blackdiary.se/en/ 🇸🇪 https://www.författarkurser.se 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackdiary.se/ 🎙️ A Year of Writing Podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-year-of-writing 📙 Flykten https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/138323690-flykten 🎧 Flykten - ljudbok https://www.storytel.com/se/books/flykten-2255091 📔 Essäer om skrivande och vardagsflykt https://amzn.eu/d/0eUeZSLT My name is Natalie Forslind, I am a writing coach, author, and Growth Markter who teaches writers how to become more productive and market themselves online. ___________________ #authortube #indieauthor