Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Grab the free worksheet linked below to walk through the five story structure checks for your own story.
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Ever wonder if your story structure is actually working?
You may have strong scenes, interesting characters, and a story idea you still believe in, but something can still feel a little off.
In this video, we’ll look at story structure through the reader’s brain: what keeps people hooked, what makes a story feel satisfying, and how to spot the places where your manuscript may need a stronger path.
If you’re working on a novel, memoir, or any long-form story, this will help you look at your draft with clearer eyes and figure out where to strengthen it next.

✍️ And if you’d like personal feedback on your own story, check out my Story Structure Diagnostic, a focused one-on-one review to help you see what’s working, what may need strengthening, and what your book needs next.
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🦉 You can also join us inside Writer’s Brain Studio, my community for writers who want support, momentum, and a saner way to keep going with their books.
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0:00: The scariest thing about writing a story...
0:48 The structure chart is not the story
2:44 The story path
4:39: The chain of events
6:05 Emotional stakes
7:54 Escalation!
9:29 The payoff
11:20 Mission of the week



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