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Hey fiction writer! Want your readers to stay up until 2am, so engrossed in your story they just can’t put it down? Want to build a successful, fulfilling, and sustainable writing life that works for YOU? Story Magic is the place for you. Every week, professional book coaches and editors Emily and Rachel from Golden May dive into writing craft, community, and mindset tips, tricks, and advice so you can write and publish books you’re damn proud of, again and again. We cover craft topics like story structure, character development, worldbuilding and ‘show, don’t tell’; we dive into how to grow your writing community of readers and writing partners; and we’ll talk about all those mindset challenges from imposter syndrome and perfectionism to fear of the blank page. Story Magic has all the tools you need to become the author you’re meant to be. You’ve got this, let’s go!
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135 - Please let your characters make mistakes for the love of God please
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about letting your characters make mistakes.What you’ll learn from this episode:Why it’s important for characters to make mistakesThe difference between static arcs and…
134 - How to find the right comp titles
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about finding comp titles.What you’ll learn from this episode:What are comp titles? How to encapsulate the vibes of your bookCommon pitfalls when choosing comp…
133 - Narrative drive = characters who do shit
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about narrative drive.What you’ll learn from this episode:What is narrative driveWhy is it SO important for reader engagementHow to identify if you have a narrative…
132 - Revising while integrating feedback with Sam Cameron
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about revising while integrating feedback with Sam Cameron!The audio from this episode came from Emily's interview on The Truant Pen Substack. Check it out and…
131 - Scene transitions
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about scene transitions.What you’ll learn from this episode:grounding readers with contextmaking time and space clear to the readerdon't overthink thisTRANSITIONS BLOG:…
130 - How to write a believable romantic couple
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about writing believable romance.What you’ll learn from this episode:What makes characters romantically compatibleHow tropes play into compatibilityHow conflict feeds a…
129 - Finding writing flow
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about writing flow!What you’ll learn from this episode:What is flow stateHow to find flow stateExperimenting with your unique brain and bodyLetting go of shame…
128 - Tips and tricks for staying organized while writing
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about organization!What you’ll learn from this episode: Emily and Rachel's personal processesDeciding on what your priorities are firstNot using "organization" as a…
127 - Using magic as a metaphor for mental health with Ruth McKell
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about magic as a metaphor for mental health with guest Ruth McKell.What you’ll learn from this episode:using writing as catharsisincorporating mental health themes into…
126 - Reclaiming the Lens: How Marginalized Writers Build Worlds for Their Own Communities with Tiffany Grimes
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about how marginalized writers build worlds for their own communities with guest Tiffany Grimes.What you’ll learn from this episode:What it means to "reclaim the…
125 - Digital Minimalism with Gauri Yardi
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about digital minimalism with guest Gauri Yardi!What you’ll learn from this episode:What is digital minimalism? Emily's and Gauri's experience How to incorporate…
124 - Commissioning artists
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about commissioning artists for book covers and artwork.What you’ll learn from this episode:when and why you might work with an artistwhere and how to find artistswhat…
123 - Balancing the book of your heart with market decisions
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about writing what you want vs writing to market.What you’ll learn from this episode:staying true to writing what you loveconsidering market as a business toolnot…
122 - Writing good love triangles
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about love triangles!What you’ll learn from this episode: our personal preferencestying love triangles back to characteravoiding common pitfallsReady to make readers so…
121 - What is the romantasy genre?
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about romantasy!What you’ll learn from this episode:expectations of the genrenavigating the vibesdiscussing the genre's critiquereading within the genreReady to make…
120 - How do you know when you're done?
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about knowing when your draft/book is done.What you’ll learn from this episode:Being confident in your choiceAt what point should you get outside feedbackDifferent…
119 - To prologue or to not prologue
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about prologues!What you’ll learn from this episode:Subjectivity is part of this process and industry What makes prologues not workWhat makes prologues workHow trends…
118 - Where and when to end a chapter
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about ending chapters!What you’ll learn from this episode:Scene vs chapterScene structureEnding in the middle?SCENE STRUCTURE BLOG:…
117 - How to write in different POVs
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about writing in different POVs.What you’ll learn from this episode:Knowing your character well enough to see from their perspective1st person vs 3rd person…
116 - The brain science behind writer's resistance with Monica Hay
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about the brain science behind resistance with special guest Monica Hay!What you’ll learn from this episode:What causes our brains to freeze up when we try to…
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Story Magic has published 136 episodes since February 2023, covering topics in Arts, Books.
Story Magic is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 35m.
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