58 episodes
Story Magic Golden May
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4.9 • 28 Ratings
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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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57 - Choosing scene POV
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about choosing scene POV.
What you’ll learn from this episode:
4 questions to determine the most impactful POV
sometimes you just need to choose!
weaving character into scene structure
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!
Rachel: https://www.instagram.com/bookcoachrachel/
Emily: https://www.instagram.com/ebgoldenbooks/ -
56 - Listen up, procrastinators
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about procrastination!
What you’ll learn from this episode:
Procrastination and perfectionism are two sides of the same coin
The fear at the heart of procrastination
Examining and bringing awareness to the block
The role of rest
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!
Rachel: https://www.instagram.com/bookcoachrachel/
Emily: https://www.instagram.com/ebgoldenbooks/ -
55 - The versatility of the writing process
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about the versatility of the writing process.
What you’ll learn from this episode:
Is it useful to define ourselves by plotter versus pantser
The theory of craft versus the application of craft
“Thinking things up” versus “Getting things down”
How process changes season to season, book to book
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!
Rachel: https://www.instagram.com/bookcoachrachel/
Emily: https://www.instagram.com/ebgoldenbooks/ -
54 - Author interview with Brit KS
Today, Emily & Rachel talk with author Brit KS.
What you’ll learn from this episode:
Brit KS's process of developing her world and characters
How book 2 is different than book 1
All the support that makes the writing journey possible
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!
Rachel: https://www.instagram.com/bookcoachrachel/
Emily: https://www.instagram.com/ebgoldenbooks/ -
53 - Exploring perfectionism with Jocelyn Lindsay
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about how fear is at the heart of perfectionism with guest Jocelyn Lindsay.
What you’ll learn from this episode:
what might really be causing your writers block
how perfectionism comes back to fear
mindset shifts to navigate around perfectionism
learning how to be brave when it feels unsafe
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!
Rachel: https://www.instagram.com/bookcoachrachel/
Emily: https://www.instagram.com/ebgoldenbooks/ -
52 - The "standard of excellence" rant
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about a little rant about the self-publishing vs traditional publishing debate.
What you’ll learn from this episode:
how deciding what publishing path is a business decision
busting some common myths about self-publishing
it's okay to own your dream
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!
Rachel: https://www.instagram.com/bookcoachrachel/
Emily: https://www.instagram.com/ebgoldenbooks/
Customer Reviews
I’ve stuck around for years
I don’t remember how I found the link to your email list but it’s been so helpful, and I was only a casual reader! From it, I knew when you launched the podcast and immediately followed. This is a masterclass and so entertaining. I haven’t been listening for a while because I got caught up with life, but I appreciate how consistent you are. It’s a reassurance in many ways. Thank you for your good work
Makes writing SUPER accessible
This podcast is fantastic! Emily and Rachel have a wonderful way of breaking down the complex process of writing a book into smaller, more actionable chunks. They also have a great dynamic and it’s fun to listen to them chat about writing. Highly recommend!
Love love love
I’m so happy Golden May decided to put out a podcast. They have a way of explaining craft concepts that are clear and easy to grasp. I have a folder I created on my computer titled GoldenMay and in it is all their wonderful newsletters and blog posts on writing that I wanted to keep in one place. I refer back to these pieces often. How great would it be for them to put out a book next? 😉
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