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
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 believa...
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 surroun...
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 procra...
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 your magic<...
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 lens" Why so many ...