Editing Library of Eternity was more than just fixing sentences; it involved a complete story and character arc rework.

In this episode, I share essential writing advice and writing tips I learned during the process, so you can avoid common mistakes. This includes insights on novel writing and effective revision strategies to help you how to revise a novel successfully.

Videos I mention:

https://youtu.be/ORAxSsXR26E?si=UQH1RgNrn_oZAeaq

https://youtu.be/UxhMpvCKM_U?si=yO3AsCHM7lmvqDdU
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MY BOOKS:
📓 Library of Eternity https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/245897025-library-of-eternity
📘 The 66-Day Writing Challenge: Build a Sustainable Writing Habit with Daily Prompts https://a.co/d/8rAAeng
📙 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.
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✨Timestamps ✨
00:00 Intro

00:50 The native plan

03:58 The reality check

04:45 The rebuild

07:26 The professional edit

10:01 The big takeaways

Before you publish your first book, discover five harsh truths I learned as a self published author. As an author and growth marketer, I want to share my writing advice so you can accelerate your career. This video offers essential writing tips for navigating the world of book publishing.______FOLLOW ME ON SUBSTACK: https://diaryofanauthor.substack.com

MY BOOKS:📓 Library of Eternity https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/245897025-library-of-eternity📘 The 66-Day Writing Challenge: Build a Sustainable Writing Habit with Daily Prompts https://a.co/d/8rAAeng📙 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 #writingcommunity #selfpublishing #amwriting #booklaunch

___________________✨Timestamps ✨00:00 Intro00:46 First lesson03:03 Second lesson07:27 Third lesson10:52 Fourth lesson15:00 Fifth lesson

This video discusses Christopher Vogler's "The Writer's Journey" and its impact on storytelling, including how it has influenced my own writing. I'll be sharing a key insight derived from the book, demonstrating its foundational role in narratives like Star Wars and The Wizard of Oz. If you're looking for writing tips or want to understand story structure better, this video offers valuable writing advice for aspiring authors.📚 Topics covered:- The Hero’s Journey explained- Story structure for novels- Character archetypes (Hero, Mentor, Shadow & more)- How to write stronger character arcs- Why most stories fall flat (and how to fix it)FOLLOW ME ON SUBSTACK: https://diaryofanauthor.substack.comMY BOOKS:📓 Library of Eternity https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/245897025-library-of-eternity📘 The 66-Day Writing Challenge: Build a Sustainable Writing Habit with Daily Prompts https://a.co/d/8rAAeng📙 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/0eUeZSLTMy 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.#writingtips #authortube #writersjourney #storystructure #amwriting #novelwriting #fantasywriting #writingadvice ___________________✨Timestamps ✨00:00 Intro01:56 Lesson 104:01 Lesson 206:31 Lesson 3 10:00 Lesson 411:37 Lesson 513:09 Lesson 614:51 Lesson 716:02 Lesson 8 17:00 Lesson 918:10 Lesson 10

If I had to start over on Instagram as an author… I wouldn’t guess—I’d follow a system.

In this video, I break down the exact 90-day strategy I’d use to:

📈 Grow from 0 followers

📚 Build an audience that actually cares

💰 Turn content into book sales

Most authors stay stuck because they:

❌ Don’t post consistently

❌ Try to be perfect instead of improving

❌ Ignore what the data is telling them

Here’s the truth:

Growth on Instagram isn’t about talent—it’s about strategy + repetition.

Inside the video, you’ll learn:

→ What to focus on in your first 30 days

→ How to improve your content fast (without burnout)

→ Which posts actually grow your account vs. just look good

→ The exact content mix to grow AND sell

If you’re serious about growing as an author, this is your roadmap.

👇 Tell me in the comments:

What’s your biggest struggle with Instagram right now?

And if this helped—subscribe. I’m breaking down what actually works for authors.

Joining https://www.youtube.com/@EmmaBennetAuthor in the Author Tag Challenge. Here are the 10 questions I am answering. AUTHOR TAG QUESTIONS:1. Where's your favorite place to write?2. Coffee or tea?3. Favorite book of all time?4. NaNoWriMo: Yes or No?5. Genre you would write if you had no restrictions?6. If you could have any superpower, what would it be?7. Favorite author?8. What kind of music do you listen to when you write?9. If you could live anywhere, where would it be?10. What do you do when you get writer's block?Link to Vendy Emberfield’s book Promised to the Prye: https://vendyemberfield.com/books

✨Timestamps ✨00:29 Favorite place to write01:44 Coffee or tea02:44 Favorite book04:19 Nanowrimo05:55 Genre07:02 Superpower08:06 Favorite author09:06 Music10:15 Where do I wanna live? 11:27 Writers block

Want to become a better writer—fast? Most writers don’t struggle because of talent… they struggle because they practice the wrong things.

In this video, you’ll learn how to stop writing blindly and start improving with deliberate practice. From reading like a writer to mastering voice, tone, and style, these techniques will instantly level up your writing.

You’ll discover:

✍️ How to read like a writer and steal powerful techniques

✍️ Why you should separate writing from editing (this changes everything)

✍️ How to turn weak sentences into vivid, engaging prose

✍️ The secret to showing instead of telling

✍️ How reading your work out loud can fix awkward writing instantly

✍️ The difference between voice, tone, and style (and how to control them)

✍️ The biggest mistakes that keep writers stuck

If you’re serious about improving your writing—whether you’re working on a novel, content, or daily practice—this is your roadmap.

Want to write faster and better? Watch next:https://youtu.be/A7IpdkzJb00?si=ADvM9jEm5eP9eojY

If you want to write a book but struggle to write consistently, the problem might not be motivation — it might be your writing routine.

In this video, I share 5 simple steps to build a sustainable writing routine that actually works, even if you have a busy life with work, studies, or family responsibilities.

You’ll learn how to:

• Choose the best time of day to write
• Decide how long your writing sessions should be
• Build a consistent writing habit
• Schedule writing so it actually happens
• Create a writing ritual that helps you focus

A strong writing routine is one of the biggest differences between writers who dream about writing a book and writers who actually finish their manuscript.

Whether you’re a beginner writer or working on your first novel, these steps will help you develop the consistency needed to make real progress.

00:00 Intro

00:34 Step 1

03:27 Step 2

05:57 Step 3

08:25 Step 4

10:21 Step 5

12:53 Conclusion

In this interview, we explore how writers can rewire their brain for creativity and writing productivity using insights from neuroscience and brain training techniques.

I’m joined by Josette, whom I met at a writing workshop, to talk about the fascinating connection between how the brain works and how we write. We dive into her journey as a writer, her experiences with publishing, and practical ways authors can train their minds to become more focused, creative, and productive.

If you’ve ever struggled with procrastination, distraction, or writer’s block, this conversation will give you a new perspective on what’s happening in your brain—and what you can do about it.In this interview we discuss:

• What’s happening in the brain when we try to focus on writing but keep getting distracted or procrastinating

• Whether writers can actually rewire their brains to become more creative and productive

• Daily habits that can train the brain to support better writing

• Insights from neuroscience that can help authors write more consistently

• Josette’s journey into writing and publishing📚 Whether you’re an aspiring writer or an experienced author, this episode offers science-backed insights to help you unlock more creativity and focus in your writing process.

If you enjoyed this conversation, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share it with another writer who might benefit from it.