Story Magic
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!
Story Magic
Latest Episodes
144 - The Theme Stated beat
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about the Theme Stated!What you’ll learn from this episode:What is the theme statedWhere it goes in story structureThe purpose of the theme stated in character arcsDis...
143 - Including an antagonist POV
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about antagonist POVs.What you’ll learn from this episode:Effective uses of an antagonist POVPitfalls and issues to be aware ofDifferent expectations in different genres
142 - Planning for the author life you want with Daphne James Huff
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about planning for the author life you want with guest Daphne James Huff.What you’ll learn from this episode:The realities of full-time authoringPlanning ahead and considering your life...