Story Magic

Golden May
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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! 

  1. 1d ago

    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 arcsDiscussing examples in popular mediaReady 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/ Join us November 4th from 7pm - 9pm ET for Mic Check! In this LIVE virtual workshop, we’re teaching you to amplify your character's voice so they feel so alive it’s like they’ve taken up residence inside your head. No more cardboard cutouts. No more blocks. When you sit down to write, your characters will come with you—ready to shine. Register at https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/miccheck! See you there!

  2. Oct 22

    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 genresReady 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/ Join us November 4th from 7pm - 9pm ET for Mic Check! In this LIVE virtual workshop, we’re teaching you to amplify your character's voice so they feel so alive it’s like they’ve taken up residence inside your head. No more cardboard cutouts. No more blocks. When you sit down to write, your characters will come with you—ready to shine. Register at https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/miccheck! See you there!

  3. Oct 15

    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 balanceSetting goals that aren't based in hustle culture or external validationFollow Daphne on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daphnejameshuff/  Check out Daphne's website: https://www.daphnejameshuff.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/ Join us November 4th from 7pm - 9pm ET for Mic Check! In this LIVE virtual workshop, we’re teaching you to amplify your character's voice so they feel so alive it’s like they’ve taken up residence inside your head. No more cardboard cutouts. No more blocks. When you sit down to write, your characters will come with you—ready to shine. Register at https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/miccheck! See you there!

  4. Oct 8

    141 - Writing content warnings

    Today, Emily & Rachel talk about content warnings. What you’ll learn from this episode: what content warnings arethe attitude behind writing themkeeping them publishing path or genre appropriatehow to write warnings for your bookReady 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/ Join us November 4th from 7pm - 9pm ET for Mic Check! In this LIVE virtual workshop, we’re teaching you to amplify your character's voice so they feel so alive it’s like they’ve taken up residence inside your head. No more cardboard cutouts. No more blocks. When you sit down to write, your characters will come with you—ready to shine. Register at https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/miccheck! See you there!

  5. Oct 1

    140 - How to know when to take a break

    Today, Emily & Rachel talk about taking a writing break. What you’ll learn from this episode: the pressures of not taking a breakwhy and when you should take onethe mindset behind a successful, restful breakReady 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/ Join us November 4th from 7pm - 9pm ET for Mic Check! In this LIVE virtual workshop, we’re teaching you to amplify your character's voice so they feel so alive it’s like they’ve taken up residence inside your head. No more cardboard cutouts. No more blocks. When you sit down to write, your characters will come with you—ready to shine. Register at https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/miccheck! See you there!

  6. Sep 24

    139 - Navigating parasocial relationships online

    Today, Emily & Rachel talk about navigating parasocial relationships. What you’ll learn from this episode: what are parasocial relationshipshow to set boundaries that work for youcultivating a safe audienceReady 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/ Join us November 4th from 7pm - 9pm ET for Mic Check! In this LIVE virtual workshop, we’re teaching you to amplify your character's voice so they feel so alive it’s like they’ve taken up residence inside your head. No more cardboard cutouts. No more blocks. When you sit down to write, your characters will come with you—ready to shine. Register at https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/miccheck! See you there!

  7. Sep 17

    138 - How beliefs drive goals

    Today, Emily & Rachel talk about how character beliefs drive goals. What you’ll learn from this episode: Internal goals, external goals, and internal obstacleshow motivations show up in goalshow goals are tied to flawed beliefsINTERNAL GOALS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/story-magic/id1663636293?i=1000617134871 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/ Join us November 4th from 7pm - 9pm ET for Mic Check! In this LIVE virtual workshop, we’re teaching you to amplify your character's voice so they feel so alive it’s like they’ve taken up residence inside your head. No more cardboard cutouts. No more blocks. When you sit down to write, your characters will come with you—ready to shine. Register at https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/miccheck! See you there!

  8. Sep 10

    137 - How to write when life is crazy

    Today, Emily & Rachel talk about writing when life is challenging. What you’ll learn from this episode: Practical disruptors vs mindset disruptorsAddressing mindset things that prevent you from writingTaking rest when necessary 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/ Join us November 4th from 7pm - 9pm ET for Mic Check! In this LIVE virtual workshop, we’re teaching you to amplify your character's voice so they feel so alive it’s like they’ve taken up residence inside your head. No more cardboard cutouts. No more blocks. When you sit down to write, your characters will come with you—ready to shine. Register at https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/miccheck! See you there!

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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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  • Creator
    Golden May
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    145
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Story Magic
  • Show Website
    Story Magic

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