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
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 titles...
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 drive probl...
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 subscribe here: