Write & Accelerate with Natalie Forslind

Can Authors Still Grow on BookTok in 2026?

For authors aiming to expand their audience and sell more books, understanding how to use tiktok for business is crucial. This video offers practical tips on tiktok marketing, helping you navigate the platform's unique landscape. Learn how to get followers on tiktok and leverage social media marketing to boost your author marketing efforts. ✍️ You can find me on Tiktok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@natalie.forslind https://www.tiktok.com/@natalieforslind ✨Timestamps ✨ 00:00 Intro 01:23 Starting from Zero 04:50 Why most authors fail BookTok 08:58 Why you should post ever day 14:45 Be authentic and real 16:05 Content strategy 18:11 Common mistakes 20:03 The most important lesson

Why Your Story Feels Broken (And How the 7-Point Structure Fixes It)

If you have an idea for a story but don't know where to start, this video is for you! I'll guide you through the seven plot point system, offering practical writing tips and essential writing advice for effective storytelling. This approach simplifies plotting a novel, helping you plan your novel beyond just structural points, making the process of how to write a book more manageable and fun. ✍️ ✨Timestamps ✨ 00:00 Intro 02:05 What is the 7 Plot Point Story Structure 04:06 The Hook 05:34 Plot Turn 1 06:50 Pinch Point 1 07:50 The Midpoint 09:27 Pinch Point 2 10:41 Plot Point 2 12:00 The Resolution 12:36 How to use it

everything i learned when editing Library of Eternity

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 ______ 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. ___________________ ✨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

5 things I wish I knew before my debut as an author

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

I Applied This to My Writing—My Stories Got So Much Better

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