If you've ever sat down to write and thought "my story just isn't working," you're not alone. And it's usually not a talent, time, or tool problem. Every unforgettable story answers the same five questions, whether the writer knows it or not.I took my kids to see Toy Story 5 recently and couldn't stop noticing how precisely it follows the same framework I teach my own students. The STORY Framework is 5 questions that create the backbone of your story, and I see it everywhere now, in books, movies, and even songs on the radio. In this video I break down all five elements using Toy Story 5 as the example (light on spoilers, I promise) and show you how to apply the same questions to the backbone of your own novel.Follow along and grab The STORY Framework for free: https://framework.tcburr.comWant to go deeper? Join my on-demand workshop: https://tcburr.com/products/the-story-framework-ondemandChapters:0:00 Why your story "isn't working" (and it's not talent)0:39 What Toy Story 5 gets right1:02 Why I created the STORY Framework1:35 The Goldilocks problem — too little structure, too much structure2:15 S — Specific Person2:32 Starting with "who," not "why"3:21 T — The Thing (want vs. need)5:03 O — The Opportunity6:05 R — The Real Struggle6:53 Y — Yearning Fulfilled7:34 Why great stories don't happen by accident8:36 Grab the STORY Framework (free)8:41 Go deeper with the on-demand workshopMentioned in this video:Story Genius by Lisa Cronhttps://amzn.to/4pvI8NSSave the Cat! Writes a Novel by Jessica Brodyhttps://amzn.to/4pqvLT4Other books and resources I love:https://books.tcburr.comSome of the links on this page are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you choose to make a purchase, at no extra cost to you.As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Thanks for watching - Subscribe @tcburr for weekly writing tips and encouragement. You CAN finally write that book. And you should - even in the middle of a busy, full life.