Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
You finish a scene, open a new page, and suddenly realize you have no idea what happens next.
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Is it writer’s block? Have you run out of ideas? Or is something deeper going wrong in the story?
When writers lose direction, the problem is often hiding in the story structure. In this video, I’ll show you how a good story naturally creates its next scene, and if your story is not doing that, I'll show you some common reasons why.
Whether you’re writing a novel, memoir, screenplay, or short story, these practical writing tips will help you understand what your manuscript needs to do so you can stop forcing random scenes and start writing again.
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0:00 So my writing friends...
0:52 When writers don't know what happens next
3:18 Common story structure problems that keep you stuck
7:25 What is the middle of the book supposed to do?
12:06 Map to Storyland!
13:05 What is the main character doing?
17:37 What if you don't know what comes next in your book?
18:59 Mission of the week!
You finish a scene, open a new page, and suddenly realize you have no idea what happens next.
⭐️Get Map to Storyland here!
payhip.com/b/YA4zu
Is it writer’s block? Have you run out of ideas? Or is something deeper going wrong in the story?
When writers lose direction, the problem is often hiding in the story structure. In this video, I’ll show you how a good story naturally creates its next scene, and if your story is not doing that, I'll show you some common reasons why.
Whether you’re writing a novel, memoir, screenplay, or short story, these practical writing tips will help you understand what your manuscript needs to do so you can stop forcing random scenes and start writing again.
➡️ Need help finding the structural problem in your story? Learn more about my one-on-one writer services here:
writersbrainhq.com/services
🦉 Want ongoing help with story craft, writing mindset, and finishing your book? Join us inside Writer’s Brain Studio:
writersbrainstudio.com/join
#StoryStructure #WritingTips #creativewriting
0:00 So my writing friends...
0:52 When writers don't know what happens next
3:18 Common story structure problems that keep you stuck
7:25 What is the middle of the book supposed to do?
12:06 Map to Storyland!
13:05 What is the main character doing?
17:37 What if you don't know what comes next in your book?
18:59 Mission of the week!
