Explore every episode of the podcast Story Magic
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| 89 - This is not marketing advice | 13 Feb 2025 | 00:25:23 | |
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about book marketing. What you’ll learn from this episode:
Ready to make readers so in love with your characters they can’t stop biting their nails in anticipation? Grab The Magic of Character Arcs free email course: https://www.goldenmayediting.com/arcsmagic Join Tenacious Writing! With the perfect combo of craft, mindset, and community resources, you will build a writing life that feels sustainable, fulfilling, and fun—without any prescriptions or rules. Learn more: https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/ If you enjoyed Story Magic, please rate, review and follow on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to this podcast! Follow us on social media! Rachel: https://www.instagram.com/bookcoachrachel/ Emily: https://www.instagram.com/ebgoldenbooks/ | |||
| 88 - We are a blip in the universe | 06 Feb 2025 | 00:18:54 | |
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about mindset when the world is a dumpster fire. What you’ll learn from this episode:
Ready to make readers so in love with your characters they can’t stop biting their nails in anticipation? Grab The Magic of Character Arcs free email course: https://www.goldenmayediting.com/arcsmagic Join Tenacious Writing! With the perfect combo of craft, mindset, and community resources, you will build a writing life that feels sustainable, fulfilling, and fun—without any prescriptions or rules. Learn more: https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/ If you enjoyed Story Magic, please rate, review and follow on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to this podcast! Follow us on social media! Rachel: https://www.instagram.com/bookcoachrachel/ Emily: https://www.instagram.com/ebgoldenbooks/ | |||
| 79 - Lower your expectations with Rachael Herron | 17 Oct 2024 | 00:44:57 | |
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about lowering your writing expectations with guest Rachael Herron. What you’ll learn from this episode:
Ready to make readers so in love with your characters they can’t stop biting their nails in anticipation? Grab The Magic of Character Arcs free email course: https://www.goldenmayediting.com/arcsmagic Join Tenacious Writing! With the perfect combo of craft, mindset, and community resources, you will build a writing life that feels sustainable, fulfilling, and fun—without any prescriptions or rules. Learn more: https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/ If you enjoyed Story Magic, please rate, review and follow on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to this podcast! Follow us on social media! | |||
| 78 - How to start querying with Abigail K. Perry | 10 Oct 2024 | 00:59:12 | |
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about the querying process with guest Abigail K. Perry! What you’ll learn from this episode:
Connect with Abby: https://www.abigailkperry.com/ Resources Mentioned:
Join Tenacious Writing! With the perfect combo of craft, mindset, and community resources, you will build a writing life that feels sustainable, fulfilling, and fun—without any prescriptions or rules. Learn more: https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/ If you enjoyed Story Magic, please rate, review and follow on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to this podcast!
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| 77 - Plot + character in the crime/thriller genre with Marybeth Whalen | 03 Oct 2024 | 00:46:04 | |
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about all things plot, character, process, and crime/thriller with guest Marybeth Whalen. What you’ll learn from this episode:
Read Every Moment Since now: https://marybethwhalen.com/books/every-moment-since/ Ready to make readers so in love with your characters they can’t stop biting their nails in anticipation? Grab The Magic of Character Arcs free email course: https://www.goldenmayediting.com/arcsmagic Join Tenacious Writing! With the perfect combo of craft, mindset, and community resources, you will build a writing life that feels sustainable, fulfilling, and fun—without any prescriptions or rules. Learn more: https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/ If you enjoyed Story Magic, please rate, review and follow on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to this podcast! Follow us on social media! Rachel: https://www.instagram.com/bookcoachrachel/ Emily: https://www.instagram.com/ebgoldenbooks/ | |||
| 76 - Negative arcs | 26 Sep 2024 | 00:43:59 | |
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about negative arcs. What you’ll learn from this episode:
Ready to make readers so in love with your characters they can’t stop biting their nails in anticipation? Grab The Magic of Character Arcs free email course: https://www.goldenmayediting.com/arcsmagic Join Tenacious Writing! With the perfect combo of craft, mindset, and community resources, you will build a writing life that feels sustainable, fulfilling, and fun—without any prescriptions or rules. Learn more: https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/ If you enjoyed Story Magic, please rate, review and follow on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to this podcast! Follow us on social media! | |||
| 75 - Book marketing with Erica Birtles | 19 Sep 2024 | 00:55:49 | |
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about book marketing with guest Erica Birtles. What you’ll learn from this episode:
Ready to make readers so in love with your characters they can’t stop biting their nails in anticipation? Grab The Magic of Character Arcs free email course: https://www.goldenmayediting.com/arcsmagic Join Tenacious Writing! With the perfect combo of craft, mindset, and community resources, you will build a writing life that feels sustainable, fulfilling, and fun—without any prescriptions or rules. Learn more: https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/ If you enjoyed Story Magic, please rate, review and follow on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to this podcast! Follow us on social media! | |||
| 74 - Reviews and your ideal reader | 12 Sep 2024 | 00:25:40 | |
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about getting reader reviews! What you’ll learn from this episode:
Follow us on social media! Rachel: https://www.instagram.com/bookcoachrachel/ Emily: https://www.instagram.com/ebgoldenbooks/ | |||
| 73 - Beta reading | 05 Sep 2024 | 00:51:22 | |
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about beta reading! What you’ll learn from this episode:
Ready to make readers so in love with your characters they can’t stop biting their nails in anticipation? Grab The Magic of Character Arcs free email course: https://www.goldenmayediting.com/arcsmagic
Follow us on social media! Rachel: https://www.instagram.com/bookcoachrachel/ Emily: https://www.instagram.com/ebgoldenbooks/ | |||
| 72 - Sweet and clean romance with Victorine Lieske | 29 Aug 2024 | 00:38:22 | |
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about sweet and clean romance with Victorine Lieske. What you’ll learn from this episode:
Join Tenacious Writing! With the perfect combo of craft, mindset, and community resources, you will build a writing life that feels sustainable, fulfilling, and fun—without any prescriptions or rules. Learn more: https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/ If you enjoyed Story Magic, please rate, review and follow on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to this podcast! Follow us on social media! Rachel: https://www.instagram.com/bookcoachrachel/ Emily: https://www.instagram.com/ebgoldenbooks/ | |||
| 71 - Publishing's changing landscape with Nicole Meier | 22 Aug 2024 | 00:52:00 | |
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about the changing landscape of the publishing industry with guest Nicole Meier. What you’ll learn from this episode:
Join Tenacious Writing! With the perfect combo of craft, mindset, and community resources, you will build a writing life that feels sustainable, fulfilling, and fun—without any prescriptions or rules. Learn more: https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/ If you enjoyed Story Magic, please rate, review and follow on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to this podcast! Follow us on social media! Rachel: https://www.instagram.com/bookcoachrachel/ Emily: https://www.instagram.com/ebgoldenbooks/ | |||
| 70 - Character arcs across a series with Jennifer Armentrout | 15 Aug 2024 | 00:48:54 | |
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about developing arcs across a series with very special guest Jennifer Armentrout. What you’ll learn from this episode:
Ready to make readers so in love with your characters they can’t stop biting their nails in anticipation? Grab The Magic of Character Arcs free email course: https://www.goldenmayediting.com/arcsmagic Join Tenacious Writing! With the perfect combo of craft, mindset, and community resources, you will build a writing life that feels sustainable, fulfilling, and fun—without any prescriptions or rules. Learn more: https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/ If you enjoyed Story Magic, please rate, review and follow on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to this podcast! Follow us on social media! Rachel: https://www.instagram.com/bookcoachrachel/ Emily: https://www.instagram.com/ebgoldenbooks/ | |||
| 87 - Can ambition be anti-hustle? | 30 Jan 2025 | 00:40:42 | |
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about ambition and anti-hustle. What you’ll learn from this episode:
Ready to make readers so in love with your characters they can’t stop biting their nails in anticipation? Grab The Magic of Character Arcs free email course: https://www.goldenmayediting.com/arcsmagic Join Tenacious Writing! With the perfect combo of craft, mindset, and community resources, you will build a writing life that feels sustainable, fulfilling, and fun—without any prescriptions or rules. Learn more: https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/ If you enjoyed Story Magic, please rate, review and follow on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to this podcast! Follow us on social media! Rachel: https://www.instagram.com/bookcoachrachel/ Emily: https://www.instagram.com/ebgoldenbooks/ | |||
| 69 - Dog Training with Eric Goebelbecker | 08 Aug 2024 | 00:51:03 | |
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about not fiddling around with writing and getting to work with guest Eric Goebelbecker. What you’ll learn from this episode:
Join Tenacious Writing! With the perfect combo of craft, mindset, and community resources, you will build a writing life that feels sustainable, fulfilling, and fun—without any prescriptions or rules. Learn more: https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/ If you enjoyed Story Magic, please rate, review and follow on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to this podcast! | |||
| 68 - Lean into messy humanity | 01 Aug 2024 | 00:11:14 | |
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about leaning into messy humanity. What you’ll learn from this episode:
Ready to make readers so in love with your characters they can’t stop biting their nails in anticipation? Grab The Magic of Character Arcs free email course: https://www.goldenmayediting.com/arcsmagic Join Tenacious Writing! With the perfect combo of craft, mindset, and community resources, you will build a writing life that feels sustainable, fulfilling, and fun—without any prescriptions or rules. Learn more: https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/ If you enjoyed Story Magic, please rate, review and follow on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to this podcast! Follow us on social media! Rachel: https://www.instagram.com/bookcoachrachel/ Emily: https://www.instagram.com/ebgoldenbooks/ | |||
| 67 - All is Lost vs Dark Night of the Soul beats | 25 Jul 2024 | 00:22:17 | |
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about the All is Lost vs Dark Night of the Soul story structure beats. What you’ll learn from this episode:
Join Tenacious Writing! With the perfect combo of craft, mindset, and community resources, you will build a writing life that feels sustainable, fulfilling, and fun—without any prescriptions or rules. Learn more: https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/ If you enjoyed Story Magic, please rate, review and follow on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to this podcast! Follow us on social media! Rachel: https://www.instagram.com/bookcoachrachel/ Emily: https://www.instagram.com/ebgoldenbooks/ | |||
| 66 - Writing is not always fun | 18 Jul 2024 | 00:29:31 | |
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about how writing is not always fun. What you’ll learn from this episode:
Ready to make readers so in love with your characters they can’t stop biting their nails in anticipation? Grab The Magic of Character Arcs free email course: https://www.goldenmayediting.com/arcsmagic Join Tenacious Writing! With the perfect combo of craft, mindset, and community resources, you will build a writing life that feels sustainable, fulfilling, and fun—without any prescriptions or rules. Learn more: https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/ If you enjoyed Story Magic, please rate, review and follow on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to this podcast! Follow us on social media! Rachel: https://www.instagram.com/bookcoachrachel/ Emily: https://www.instagram.com/ebgoldenbooks/ | |||
| 65 - Spicy and erotic romance with Jordyn Kross | 11 Jul 2024 | 01:00:08 | |
Today, Rachel talks about spicy and erotic romance with guest Jordyn Kross. What you’ll learn from this episode:
Join Tenacious Writing! With the perfect combo of craft, mindset, and community resources, you will build a writing life that feels sustainable, fulfilling, and fun—without any prescriptions or rules. Learn more: https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/ If you enjoyed Story Magic, please rate, review and follow on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to this podcast! Follow us on social media! Rachel: https://www.instagram.com/bookcoachrachel/ Emily: https://www.instagram.com/ebgoldenbooks/ | |||
| 64 - Making intentional writing choices with Kat Caldwell | 27 Jun 2024 | 00:55:13 | |
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about making writing choices with guest Kat Caldwell. What you’ll learn from this episode:
Kat's website: https://katcaldwell.com Ready to make readers so in love with your characters they can’t stop biting their nails in anticipation? Grab The Magic of Character Arcs free email course: https://www.goldenmayediting.com/arcsmagic Join Tenacious Writing! With the perfect combo of craft, mindset, and community resources, you will build a writing life that feels sustainable, fulfilling, and fun—without any prescriptions or rules. Learn more: https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/ If you enjoyed Story Magic, please rate, review and follow on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to this podcast! Follow us on social media! Rachel: https://www.instagram.com/bookcoachrachel/ Emily: https://www.instagram.com/ebgoldenbooks/ | |||
| 63 - Convincing antagonists | 20 Jun 2024 | 00:41:13 | |
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about antagonists! What you’ll learn from this episode:
Ready to make readers so in love with your characters they can’t stop biting their nails in anticipation? Grab The Magic of Character Arcs free email course: https://www.goldenmayediting.com/arcsmagic Join Tenacious Writing! With the perfect combo of craft, mindset, and community resources, you will build a writing life that feels sustainable, fulfilling, and fun—without any prescriptions or rules. Learn more: https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/ If you enjoyed Story Magic, please rate, review and follow on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to this podcast! Follow us on social media! Rachel: https://www.instagram.com/bookcoachrachel/ Emily: https://www.instagram.com/ebgoldenbooks/ | |||
| 62 - Shedding the shame of talking about your book with CC Tyler | 13 Jun 2024 | 00:36:43 | |
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about shedding the shame of talking about your book with guest CC Tyler. What you’ll learn from this episode:
CONNECT WITH CIARA: Ready to make readers so in love with your characters they can’t stop biting their nails in anticipation? Grab The Magic of Character Arcs free email course: https://www.goldenmayediting.com/arcsmagic Join Tenacious Writing! With the perfect combo of craft, mindset, and community resources, you will build a writing life that feels sustainable, fulfilling, and fun—without any prescriptions or rules. Learn more: https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/ If you enjoyed Story Magic, please rate, review and follow on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to this podcast! Follow us on social media! Rachel: https://www.instagram.com/bookcoachrachel/ Emily: https://www.instagram.com/ebgoldenbooks/ | |||
| 61 - Rejection mindset with Kayla Stansbury | 06 Jun 2024 | 00:37:28 | |
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about querying and rejection with guest Kayla Stansbury. What you’ll learn from this episode:
Ready to make readers so in love with your characters they can’t stop biting their nails in anticipation? Grab The Magic of Character Arcs free email course: https://www.goldenmayediting.com/arcsmagic Join Tenacious Writing! With the perfect combo of craft, mindset, and community resources, you will build a writing life that feels sustainable, fulfilling, and fun—without any prescriptions or rules. Learn more: https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/ If you enjoyed Story Magic, please rate, review and follow on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to this podcast! Follow us on social media! Rachel: https://www.instagram.com/bookcoachrachel/ Emily: https://www.instagram.com/ebgoldenbooks/ | |||
| 60 - Author Interview with Emilia Emerson | 30 May 2024 | 00:34:54 | |
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about indie publishing and the author journey with Emilia Emerson. What you’ll learn from this episode:
EMILIA's WEBSITE: https://www.emiliaemerson.com/ Ready to make readers so in love with your characters they can’t stop biting their nails in anticipation? Grab The Magic of Character Arcs free email course: https://www.goldenmayediting.com/arcsmagic Join Tenacious Writing! With the perfect combo of craft, mindset, and community resources, you will build a writing life that feels sustainable, fulfilling, and fun—without any prescriptions or rules. Learn more: https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/ If you enjoyed Story Magic, please rate, review and follow on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to this podcast! Follow us on social media! Rachel: https://www.instagram.com/bookcoachrachel/ Emily: https://www.instagram.com/ebgoldenbooks/ | |||
| 86 - Perfectionism and hustle culture | 23 Jan 2025 | 00:15:57 | |
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about perfectionism and hustle culture. What you’ll learn from this episode:
Ready to make readers so in love with your characters they can’t stop biting their nails in anticipation? Grab The Magic of Character Arcs free email course: https://www.goldenmayediting.com/arcsmagic Join Tenacious Writing! With the perfect combo of craft, mindset, and community resources, you will build a writing life that feels sustainable, fulfilling, and fun—without any prescriptions or rules. Learn more: https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/ If you enjoyed Story Magic, please rate, review and follow on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to this podcast! Follow us on social media! Rachel: https://www.instagram.com/bookcoachrachel/ Emily: https://www.instagram.com/ebgoldenbooks/ | |||
| 59 - Being afraid to do it wrong | 23 May 2024 | 00:33:58 | |
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about answering a listener question about perfectionism and the idea of doing it wrong. What you’ll learn from this episode:
Ready to make readers so in love with your characters they can’t stop biting their nails in anticipation? Grab The Magic of Character Arcs free email course: https://www.goldenmayediting.com/arcsmagic Join Tenacious Writing! With the perfect combo of craft, mindset, and community resources, you will build a writing life that feels sustainable, fulfilling, and fun—without any prescriptions or rules. Learn more: https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/ If you enjoyed Story Magic, please rate, review and follow on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to this podcast! Follow us on social media! Rachel: https://www.instagram.com/bookcoachrachel/ Emily: https://www.instagram.com/ebgoldenbooks/ | |||
| 58 - Return from hiatus | 16 May 2024 | 00:28:01 | |
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about returning from an unplanned hiatus. Join Tenacious Writing! With the perfect combo of craft, mindset, and community resources, you will build a writing life that feels sustainable, fulfilling, and fun—without any prescriptions or rules. Learn more: https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/
Rachel: https://www.instagram.com/bookcoachrachel/ Emily: https://www.instagram.com/ebgoldenbooks/ | |||
| 57 - Choosing scene POV | 21 Mar 2024 | 00:24:46 | |
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about choosing scene POV. What you’ll learn from this episode:
Ready to make readers so in love with your characters they can’t stop biting their nails in anticipation? Grab The Magic of Character Arcs free email course: www.goldenmayediting.com/arcsmagic
Join Tenacious Writing! With the perfect combo of craft, mindset, and community resources, you will build a writing life that feels sustainable, fulfilling, and fun—without any prescriptions or rules. Learn more: https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/ If you enjoyed Story Magic, please rate, review and follow on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to this podcast! Follow us on social media! | |||
| 56 - Listen up, procrastinators | 14 Mar 2024 | 00:32:40 | |
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about procrastination! What you’ll learn from this episode:
FOR THE PROCRASTINATOR by Amie McNee: https://www.amiemcnee.com/non-fiction/p/stzcg9ak09l5jtdrgj892rnlxsy64c
Ready to make readers so in love with your characters they can’t stop biting their nails in anticipation? Grab The Magic of Character Arcs free email course: www.goldenmayediting.com/arcsmagic Join Tenacious Writing! With the perfect combo of craft, mindset, and community resources, you will build a writing life that feels sustainable, fulfilling, and fun—without any prescriptions or rules. Learn more: https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/ If you enjoyed Story Magic, please rate, review and follow on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to this podcast! Follow us on social media! | |||
| 55 - The versatility of the writing process | 07 Mar 2024 | 00:25:20 | |
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about the versatility of the writing process. What you’ll learn from this episode:
THE ARTIST'S WAY by Julia Cameron: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0143129252?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_CAH7XEPJBPGZ3XC1ZBB6
Ready to make readers so in love with your characters they can’t stop biting their nails in anticipation? Grab The Magic of Character Arcs free email course: www.goldenmayediting.com/arcsmagic Join Tenacious Writing! With the perfect combo of craft, mindset, and community resources, you will build a writing life that feels sustainable, fulfilling, and fun—without any prescriptions or rules. Learn more: https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/ If you enjoyed Story Magic, please rate, review and follow on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to this podcast!
Follow us on social media! | |||
| 54 - Author interview with Brit KS | 29 Feb 2024 | 00:46:56 | |
Today, Emily & Rachel talk with author Brit KS. What you’ll learn from this episode:
Buy RAISE HELL by Brit KS: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CKTYK2V5?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_R2VA0B9XDX024RG1VYTT Brit KS website: https://britks.com
Ready to make readers so in love with your characters they can’t stop biting their nails in anticipation? Grab The Magic of Character Arcs free email course: www.goldenmayediting.com/arcsmagic Join Tenacious Writing! With the perfect combo of craft, mindset, and community resources, you will build a writing life that feels sustainable, fulfilling, and fun—without any prescriptions or rules. Learn more: https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/ If you enjoyed Story Magic, please rate, review and follow on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to this podcast! Follow us on social media! | |||
| 53 - Exploring perfectionism with Jocelyn Lindsay | 22 Feb 2024 | 00:44:27 | |
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about how fear is at the heart of perfectionism with guest Jocelyn Lindsay. What you’ll learn from this episode:
Jocelyn's website: https://www.jocelynlindsay.com/ Jocelyn's YouTube: https://www.instagram.com/jocelynlindsay/ 5 Minute Indie Insights: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9XWKaAxnbJf5UJ5LQzMYlQ
Ready to make readers so in love with your characters they can’t stop biting their nails in anticipation? Grab The Magic of Character Arcs free email course: www.goldenmayediting.com/arcsmagic Join Tenacious Writing! With the perfect combo of craft, mindset, and community resources, you will build a writing life that feels sustainable, fulfilling, and fun—without any prescriptions or rules. Learn more: https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/ If you enjoyed Story Magic, please rate, review and follow on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to this podcast! Follow us on social media! | |||
| 52 - The "standard of excellence" rant | 15 Feb 2024 | 00:27:22 | |
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about a little rant about the self-publishing vs traditional publishing debate. What you’ll learn from this episode:
Ready to make readers so in love with your characters they can’t stop biting their nails in anticipation? Grab The Magic of Character Arcs free email course: www.goldenmayediting.com/arcsmagic Join Tenacious Writing! With the perfect combo of craft, mindset, and community resources, you will build a writing life that feels sustainable, fulfilling, and fun—without any prescriptions or rules. Learn more: https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/ If you enjoyed Story Magic, please rate, review and follow on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to this podcast! Follow us on social media! | |||
| 51 - Are character thoughts show or tell? | 08 Feb 2024 | 00:25:26 | |
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about character thoughts, and whether they're show or tell. What you’ll learn from this episode:
SHOW, DON'T TELL DEMYSTIFIED WORKSHOP: https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/show-tell-workshop With a mixture of presentation, QA, published work analysis, guided visualization, and professional feedback on an excerpt from your own work, you'll gain the “Show” skills to write gripping prose that leaps off the page, grabs hold of readers, and leaves them hanging onto every single word. Enroll now! https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/show-tell-workshop
Ready to make readers so in love with your characters they can’t stop biting their nails in anticipation? Grab The Magic of Character Arcs free email course: www.goldenmayediting.com/arcsmagic Join Tenacious Writing! With the perfect combo of craft, mindset, and community resources, you will build a writing life that feels sustainable, fulfilling, and fun—without any prescriptions or rules. Learn more: https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/ If you enjoyed Story Magic, please rate, review and follow on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to this podcast! Follow us on social media! | |||
| 50 - Use character movement to "show" | 01 Feb 2024 | 00:22:44 | |
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about using character movement to "show" on the page. What you’ll learn from this episode:
SHOW, DON'T TELL DEMYSTIFIED WORKSHOP: https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/show-tell-workshop With a mixture of presentation, QA, published work analysis, guided visualization, and professional feedback on an excerpt from your own work, you'll gain the “Show” skills to write gripping prose that leaps off the page, grabs hold of readers, and leaves them hanging onto every single word. Enroll now! https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/show-tell-workshop
Ready to make readers so in love with your characters they can’t stop biting their nails in anticipation? Grab The Magic of Character Arcs free email course: www.goldenmayediting.com/arcsmagic Join Tenacious Writing! With the perfect combo of craft, mindset, and community resources, you will build a writing life that feels sustainable, fulfilling, and fun—without any prescriptions or rules. Learn more: https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/ If you enjoyed Story Magic, please rate, review and follow on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to this podcast! Follow us on social media! | |||
| 85 - Art when the world is falling apart | 16 Jan 2025 | 00:25:19 | |
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about creating when the world sucks. What you’ll learn from this episode:
Ready to make readers so in love with your characters they can’t stop biting their nails in anticipation? Grab The Magic of Character Arcs free email course: https://www.goldenmayediting.com/arcsmagic Join Tenacious Writing! With the perfect combo of craft, mindset, and community resources, you will build a writing life that feels sustainable, fulfilling, and fun—without any prescriptions or rules. Learn more: https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/ If you enjoyed Story Magic, please rate, review and follow on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to this podcast! Follow us on social media! | |||
| 49 - The 3 layers of show, don't tell | 25 Jan 2024 | 00:35:31 | |
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about the three layers of "show!" What you’ll learn from this episode:
SHOW, DON'T TELL DEMYSTIFIED WORKSHOP: https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/show-tell-workshop With a mixture of presentation, QA, published work analysis, guided visualization, and professional feedback on an excerpt from your own work, you'll gain the “Show” skills to write gripping prose that leaps off the page, grabs hold of readers, and leaves them hanging onto every single word. Enroll now! https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/show-tell-workshop
Ready to make readers so in love with your characters they can’t stop biting their nails in anticipation? Grab The Magic of Character Arcs free email course: www.goldenmayediting.com/arcsmagic Join Tenacious Writing! With the perfect combo of craft, mindset, and community resources, you will build a writing life that feels sustainable, fulfilling, and fun—without any prescriptions or rules. Learn more: https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/ If you enjoyed Story Magic, please rate, review and follow on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to this podcast! Follow us on social media! | |||
| 48 - Emily & Rachel updates | 18 Jan 2024 | 00:46:44 | |
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about updates from our personal lives and the Golden May business! Subscribe to our email list: https://goldenmayediting.com/subscribe Check out our 1:1 coaching program: https://goldenmayediting.com/storymagic/ Ready to make readers so in love with your characters they can’t stop biting their nails in anticipation? Grab The Magic of Character Arcs free email course: www.goldenmayediting.com/arcsmagic Join Tenacious Writing! With the perfect combo of craft, mindset, and community resources, you will build a writing life that feels sustainable, fulfilling, and fun—without any prescriptions or rules. Learn more: https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/ If you enjoyed Story Magic, please rate, review and follow on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to this podcast! Follow us on social media! | |||
| 47 - A little rant about "should" | 11 Jan 2024 | 00:22:30 | |
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about how we hate the word "should!" What you’ll learn from this episode:
Podcast mentioned: Good Inside with Dr. Becky episode How to Keep House while Drowning with KC Davis Ready to make readers so in love with your characters they can’t stop biting their nails in anticipation? Grab The Magic of Character Arcs free email course: www.goldenmayediting.com/arcsmagic Join Tenacious Writing! With the perfect combo of craft, mindset, and community resources, you will build a writing life that feels sustainable, fulfilling, and fun—without any prescriptions or rules. Learn more: https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/ If you enjoyed Story Magic, please rate, review and follow on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to this podcast! Follow us on social media! | |||
| 46 - Set goals free from shame | 04 Jan 2024 | 00:29:47 | |
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about setting goals without shame. What you’ll learn from this episode:
Ready to make readers so in love with your characters they can’t stop biting their nails in anticipation? Grab The Magic of Character Arcs free email course: www.goldenmayediting.com/arcsmagic Join Tenacious Writing! With the perfect combo of craft, mindset, and community resources, you will build a writing life that feels sustainable, fulfilling, and fun—without any prescriptions or rules. Learn more: https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/ If you enjoyed Story Magic, please rate, review and follow on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to this podcast! Follow us on social media! | |||
| 45 - LGBTQ+ representation with Sam Cameron | 14 Dec 2023 | 01:01:38 | |
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about LGBTQ+ representation with guest host Sam Cameron. What you’ll learn from this episode:
Resources mentioned: Writing With Color - https://writingwithcolor.tumblr.com/ Writing The Other - https://writingtheother.com/ Check out Sam's work! Sam's website: https://truantpen.com/ Take Sam's Quiz: "Is my manuscript LGBTQ+ inclusive?" - https://truantpen.com/lgbtq
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| 44 - The art of self-editing with Tiffany Grimes | 07 Dec 2023 | 00:55:37 | |
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about the art of self-editing with guest host Tiffany Grimes. What you’ll learn from this episode:
Check out Tiffany's comprehensive self-editing course, Revisions Alchemy, and don't forget to use code STORYMAGIC for $500 off! Tiffany's website: https://www.burgeondesignandeditorial.com/ Tiffany's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/burgeondesignandeditorial/
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| 43 - Static / flat arcs with Lewis Jorstad | 30 Nov 2023 | 00:45:12 | |
Today, Lewis & Rachel talk about static and/or flat arcs. What you’ll learn from this episode:
Mastering Character Arcs by Lewis Jorstad Lewis' Website: https://thenovelsmithy.com/ Ready to make readers so in love with your characters they can’t stop biting their nails in anticipation? Grab The Magic of Character Arcs free email course: www.goldenmayediting.com/arcsmagic Join Tenacious Writing! With the perfect combo of craft, mindset, and community resources, you will build a writing life that feels sustainable, fulfilling, and fun—without any prescriptions or rules. Learn more: https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/ If you enjoyed Story Magic, please rate, review and follow on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to this podcast! Follow us on social media! | |||
| 42 - NaNoWriMo behind the scenes with Lewis Jorstad | 16 Nov 2023 | 00:57:28 | |
Today, Lewis & Rachel talk about NaNoWriMo behind the scenes. What you’ll learn from this episode:
GET YOUR TICKET TO OUR WORKSHOP: https://thenovelsmithy.com/renew-reflect/ Ready to reframe your writing? Join us on December 3rd (updated date!) for Renew, Reflect, Write! With these amazing classes and the roundtable with our incredible coaches, you’ll learn to rewire your brain and create a gentle writing routine that actually gets you closer to your writing dreams. Lewis' Website: https://thenovelsmithy.com/ Ready to make readers so in love with your characters they can’t stop biting their nails in anticipation? Grab The Magic of Character Arcs free email course: www.goldenmayediting.com/arcsmagic Join Tenacious Writing! With the perfect combo of craft, mindset, and community resources, you will build a writing life that feels sustainable, fulfilling, and fun—without any prescriptions or rules. Learn more: https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/ If you enjoyed Story Magic, please rate, review and follow on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to this podcast! Follow us on social media! | |||
| 41 - Create consistency without burnout with Lewis Jorstad | 09 Nov 2023 | 00:47:46 | |
Today, Lewis & Rachel talk about creating consistency in our routines. What you’ll learn from this episode:
GET YOUR TICKET TO OUR WORKSHOP: https://thenovelsmithy.com/renew-reflect/ Ready to reframe your writing? Join us on November 18th for Renew, Reflect, Write! With these amazing classes and the roundtable with our incredible coaches, you’ll learn to rewire your brain and create a gentle writing routine that actually gets you closer to your writing dreams. Lewis' Website: https://thenovelsmithy.com/ Ready to make readers so in love with your characters they can’t stop biting their nails in anticipation? Grab The Magic of Character Arcs free email course: www.goldenmayediting.com/arcsmagic Join Tenacious Writing! With the perfect combo of craft, mindset, and community resources, you will build a writing life that feels sustainable, fulfilling, and fun—without any prescriptions or rules. Learn more: https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/ If you enjoyed Story Magic, please rate, review and follow on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to this podcast! Follow us on social media! | |||
| 40 - Stakes and why they're important | 02 Nov 2023 | 00:25:17 | |
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about stakes and why they're important. What you’ll learn from this episode:
Ready to make readers so in love with your characters they can’t stop biting their nails in anticipation? Grab The Magic of Character Arcs free email course: www.goldenmayediting.com/arcsmagic Join Tenacious Writing! With the perfect combo of craft, mindset, and community resources, you will build a writing life that feels sustainable, fulfilling, and fun—without any prescriptions or rules. Learn more: https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/ If you enjoyed Story Magic, please rate, review and follow on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to this podcast! Follow us on social media! | |||
| 84 - 4 Pillars to Author Success with Emma Dhesi | 09 Jan 2025 | 00:39:37 | |
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about the 4 pillars to author success with guest Emma Dhesi. What you’ll learn from this episode:
Ready to make readers so in love with your characters they can’t stop biting their nails in anticipation? Grab The Magic of Character Arcs free email course: https://www.goldenmayediting.com/arcsmagic Join Tenacious Writing! With the perfect combo of craft, mindset, and community resources, you will build a writing life that feels sustainable, fulfilling, and fun—without any prescriptions or rules. Learn more: https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/ If you enjoyed Story Magic, please rate, review and follow on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to this podcast! Follow us on social media! | |||
| 39 - Creating strong and purposeful secondary characters | 26 Oct 2023 | 00:43:04 | |
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about secondary characters. What you’ll learn from this episode:
Other links mentioned in the episode: Emotional Conflict Square: https://www.sophiepembroke.com/3-ways-a-conflict-square-can-fix-your-romance-novel/ Our Blog on secondary characters: https://goldenmayediting.com/function-secondary-characters/
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| 38 - Low stakes stories | 19 Oct 2023 | 00:21:34 | |
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about low stakes stories. What you’ll learn from this episode:
Ready to make readers so in love with your characters they can’t stop biting their nails in anticipation? Grab The Magic of Character Arcs free email course: www.goldenmayediting.com/arcsmagic Join Tenacious Writing! With the perfect combo of craft, mindset, and community resources, you will build a writing life that feels sustainable, fulfilling, and fun—without any prescriptions or rules. Learn more: https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/ If you enjoyed Story Magic, please rate, review and follow on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to this podcast! Follow us on social media! | |||
| 37 - How to come up with ideas you actually like | 12 Oct 2023 | 00:26:01 | |
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about how to come up with ideas you actually like. What you’ll learn from this episode:
Ready to make readers so in love with your characters they can’t stop biting their nails in anticipation? Grab The Magic of Character Arcs free email course: www.goldenmayediting.com/arcsmagic Join Tenacious Writing! With the perfect combo of craft, mindset, and community resources, you will build a writing life that feels sustainable, fulfilling, and fun—without any prescriptions or rules. Learn more: https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/ If you enjoyed Story Magic, please rate, review and follow on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to this podcast! Follow us on social media! | |||
| 36 - Tips to trick your inner perfectionist | 05 Oct 2023 | 00:21:06 | |
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about tips to trick your inner perfectionist (aka separating thinking from implementing). What you’ll learn from this episode:
Ready to make readers so in love with your characters they can’t stop biting their nails in anticipation? Grab The Magic of Character Arcs free email course: www.goldenmayediting.com/arcsmagic
Join Tenacious Writing! With the perfect combo of craft, mindset, and community resources, you will build a writing life that feels sustainable, fulfilling, and fun—without any prescriptions or rules. Learn more: https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/
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