🎬 Start telling better stories with my Story Starter Kit that helps you start & finish your own story-driven video. → https://stan.store/timrunia/p/storykit 👨🏻‍🚒 Need my personal help? Book a 1:1 call with me (limited spots): https://stan.store/timrunia/p/personalcall -------------------------------------------------------------------------- In this video, I share how I went from endlessly overthinking my edits and staring at a messy timeline to using a simple “5-Line Story” method that instantly clarifies any script. I break down each line, Situation, Desire, Conflict, Change, Result, so you can pinpoint your story’s core before you write, shoot, or edit. You’ll see how big movies like The Lion King follow the same structure, why simplicity beats complexity, and how this approach saved me hours of planning. I walk through real examples, show you my own 5-Line core from the video that got me to 10K subscribers, and explain why simple, natural storytelling hooks viewers and keeps them watching. If you’ve ever felt lost in gear choices, fancy transitions, or rewrite loops, this easy story formula will keep your creative projects focused, efficient, and emotionally engaging every time. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🍿 Subscriber count → 14,219 🎬 Watch the video where it all started: → • Living your dream is easier than you ... Connect with me: https://instagram.com/timrunia 📩 tim@timrunia.com 📕 Stuck in your creative process? Download my free Stuck to Start guide here: https://timrunia.kit.com/guide 👉 Join my newsletter for personal insights on the creator journey, filmmaking lessons, and tips to help you. https://timrunia.kit.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction 00:50 The Overthinking Trap 01:50 Introducing the 5-Line Method 03:05 Lion King: A Hollywood Example 04:25 Why It Works & How to Use It 06:20 Real YouTube Video Breakdown 08:35 Next Steps & Takeaway -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🎥 SOME OF MY GEAR - if you have more questions; shoot them in comments! 🙂 Main camera (FX3) https://geni.us/IOJ8v 90% of the shots with this lens: https://geni.us/PyAXdtV Tele-zoom lens: https://geni.us/hpW75x Monitor for my camera: https://geni.us/lW4Aum Cheap but good microphone I use: https://geni.us/yBYjI9w Small but strong travel tripod: https://geni.us/2jNKfCg SD cards: https://geni.us/N56sKW Small practical tube-light: https://geni.us/xYlZN ND filter system: https://geni.us/RM3RbV Lav mics: https://geni.us/m2Yzz Small but good drone: https://geni.us/JAn93 Best Behind the Scenes camera: https://geni.us/ACSSqR SSD drives I edit from: https://geni.us/1cBOXGJ External drive for backup: https://geni.us/5ysLzo1 My headphones for editing: https://geni.us/XuiQz ------------------------------------------------------------- #StartingYouTube #OvercomingSelfDoubt #CreatorJourney #BecomingAYoutuber #FilmmakingPassion #YouTubeDream #WhyStartYouTube #CreativeProcess #StartingAsAFilmmaker #SelfDoubtInCreativity #StorytellingOnYouTube #FollowingDreams #OvercomingFear #MindsetShift #CreativeStorytelling #BeginnerYouTuberTips #OvercomingExcuses #CreativeInspiration #FindingYourWhy #PassionForStorytelling #StartingMessy #FilmmakingJourney #PersonalGrowthYouTube #SharingStoriesOnline #CreatingForPassion #StartCreatingToday #LifeAsACreator #YouTubeLessonsLearned #FilmmakerOnYouTube #PersonalCreativeGrowth #LettingGoOfFear #FollowingCreativePassion