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  • Today, Emily & Rachel talk about indie publishing and the author journey with Emilia Emerson.

    What you’ll learn from this episode:

    what it's like to be an indie authorthe chaos writing processwriting characters with mental health issues

    EMILIA's WEBSITE: https://www.emiliaemerson.com/
    Pre-order His Tesoro now: https://a.co/d/inaF4wj

    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 on June 11th, 2024 at 7pm for our FREE + live masterclass called The Shape of Character Arcs!  In this class, we’re specifically going to teach you how to craft your plot in a way that creates the opportunity to change—whether they take that opportunity or not. All you have to do is register to save your spot at goldenmayediting.com/arcs! See you there!

  • Today, Emily & Rachel talk about answering a listener question about perfectionism and the idea of doing it wrong.

    What you’ll learn from this episode:

    developing confidence for finishing an entire bookhow to learn with all the overwhelming resources out heremanaging the stress of perfectionism

    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 on June 11th, 2024 at 7pm for our FREE + live masterclass called The Shape of Character Arcs!  In this class, we’re specifically going to teach you how to craft your plot in a way that creates the opportunity to change—whether they take that opportunity or not. All you have to do is register to save your spot at goldenmayediting.com/arcs! See you there!

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  • Today, Emily & Rachel talk about returning from an unplanned hiatus.

    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: http://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!


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    Rachel: https://www.instagram.com/bookcoachrachel/

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    Join us on June 11th, 2024 at 7pm for our FREE + live masterclass called The Shape of Character Arcs!  In this class, we’re specifically going to teach you how to craft your plot in a way that creates the opportunity to change—whether they take that opportunity or not. All you have to do is register to save your spot at goldenmayediting.com/arcs! See you there!

  • Today, Emily & Rachel talk about choosing scene POV.

    What you’ll learn from this episode:

    4 questions to determine the most impactful POVsometimes 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/

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    Join us on June 11th, 2024 at 7pm for our FREE + live masterclass called The Shape of Character Arcs!  In this class, we’re specifically going to teach you how to craft your plot in a way that creates the opportunity to change—whether they take that opportunity or not. All you have to do is register to save your spot at goldenmayediting.com/arcs! See you there!

  • Today, Emily & Rachel talk about procrastination!

    What you’ll learn from this episode:

    Procrastination and perfectionism are two sides of the same coinThe fear at the heart of procrastinationExamining and bringing awareness to the blockThe 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/

    Join us on June 11th, 2024 at 7pm for our FREE + live masterclass called The Shape of Character Arcs!  In this class, we’re specifically going to teach you how to craft your plot in a way that creates the opportunity to change—whether they take that opportunity or not. All you have to do is register to save your spot at goldenmayediting.com/arcs! See you there!

  • 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 pantserThe 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/

    Join us on June 11th, 2024 at 7pm for our FREE + live masterclass called The Shape of Character Arcs!  In this class, we’re specifically going to teach you how to craft your plot in a way that creates the opportunity to change—whether they take that opportunity or not. All you have to do is register to save your spot at goldenmayediting.com/arcs! See you there!

  • Today, Emily & Rachel talk with author Brit KS.

    What you’ll learn from this episode:

    Brit KS's process of developing her world and charactersHow book 2 is different than book 1All 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/

    Join us on June 11th, 2024 at 7pm for our FREE + live masterclass called The Shape of Character Arcs!  In this class, we’re specifically going to teach you how to craft your plot in a way that creates the opportunity to change—whether they take that opportunity or not. All you have to do is register to save your spot at goldenmayediting.com/arcs! See you there!

  • 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 blockhow perfectionism comes back to fearmindset shifts to navigate around perfectionismlearning 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/

    Join us on June 11th, 2024 at 7pm for our FREE + live masterclass called The Shape of Character Arcs!  In this class, we’re specifically going to teach you how to craft your plot in a way that creates the opportunity to change—whether they take that opportunity or not. All you have to do is register to save your spot at goldenmayediting.com/arcs! See you there!

  • 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 decisionbusting some common myths about self-publishingit'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/

    Join us on June 11th, 2024 at 7pm for our FREE + live masterclass called The Shape of Character Arcs!  In this class, we’re specifically going to teach you how to craft your plot in a way that creates the opportunity to change—whether they take that opportunity or not. All you have to do is register to save your spot at goldenmayediting.com/arcs! See you there!

  • Today, Emily & Rachel talk about character thoughts, and whether they're show or tell.

    What you’ll learn from this episode:

    What internal processing (or interiority) actually isHow to use internal processing on the pageThe balance between showing thoughts and telling themTips to incorporate in your pages

    SHOW, DON'T TELL DEMYSTIFIED WORKSHOP: https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/show-tell-workshop

    With a mixture of presentation, QA, published work analysis, guided visualization, and professional feedback on an excerpt from your own work, you'll gain ​​the “Show” skills to write gripping prose that leaps off the page, grabs hold of readers, and leaves them hanging onto every single word.

    Enroll now! https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/show-tell-workshop

    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/

    Join us on June 11th, 2024 at 7pm for our FREE + live masterclass called The Shape of Character Arcs!  In this class, we’re specifically going to teach you how to craft your plot in a way that creates the opportunity to change—whether they take that opportunity or not. All you have to do is register to save your spot at goldenmayediting.com/arcs! See you there!

  • Today, Emily & Rachel talk about using character movement to "show" on the page.

    What you’ll learn from this episode:

    Showing character movement without going overboardIncorporating meaning into movementQuestions to dive deeper into movement + meaningTips to incorporate in your pages

    SHOW, DON'T TELL DEMYSTIFIED WORKSHOP: https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/show-tell-workshop

    With a mixture of presentation, QA, published work analysis, guided visualization, and professional feedback on an excerpt from your own work, you'll gain ​​the “Show” skills to write gripping prose that leaps off the page, grabs hold of readers, and leaves them hanging onto every single word.

    Enroll now! https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/show-tell-workshop

    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/

    Join us on June 11th, 2024 at 7pm for our FREE + live masterclass called The Shape of Character Arcs!  In this class, we’re specifically going to teach you how to craft your plot in a way that creates the opportunity to change—whether they take that opportunity or not. All you have to do is register to save your spot at goldenmayediting.com/arcs! See you there!

  • Today, Emily & Rachel talk about the three layers of "show!"

    What you’ll learn from this episode:

    Showing the action in a sceneShowing what things mean to charactersShowing emotions without stating themHow to dive into each of the three layers and incorporate them in your prose

    SHOW, DON'T TELL DEMYSTIFIED WORKSHOP: https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/show-tell-workshop

    With a mixture of presentation, QA, published work analysis, guided visualization, and professional feedback on an excerpt from your own work, you'll gain ​​the “Show” skills to write gripping prose that leaps off the page, grabs hold of readers, and leaves them hanging onto every single word.

    Enroll now! https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/show-tell-workshop

    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/

    Join us on June 11th, 2024 at 7pm for our FREE + live masterclass called The Shape of Character Arcs!  In this class, we’re specifically going to teach you how to craft your plot in a way that creates the opportunity to change—whether they take that opportunity or not. All you have to do is register to save your spot at goldenmayediting.com/arcs! See you there!

  • Today, Emily & Rachel talk about updates from our personal lives and the Golden May business!

    Subscribe to our email list: https://goldenmayediting.com/subscribe

    Check out our 1:1 coaching program: https://goldenmayediting.com/storymagic/

    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/

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    Join us on June 11th, 2024 at 7pm for our FREE + live masterclass called The Shape of Character Arcs!  In this class, we’re specifically going to teach you how to craft your plot in a way that creates the opportunity to change—whether they take that opportunity or not. All you have to do is register to save your spot at goldenmayediting.com/arcs! See you there!

  • Today, Emily & Rachel talk about how we hate the word "should!"

    What you’ll learn from this episode:

    How to reframe the 'shoulds' Bringing awareness to your thoughtsChanging the obligation/guilt/shame mindset

    Podcast mentioned: Good Inside with Dr. Becky episode How to Keep House while Drowning with KC Davis

    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/

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    Join us on June 11th, 2024 at 7pm for our FREE + live masterclass called The Shape of Character Arcs!  In this class, we’re specifically going to teach you how to craft your plot in a way that creates the opportunity to change—whether they take that opportunity or not. All you have to do is register to save your spot at goldenmayediting.com/arcs! See you there!

  • Today, Emily & Rachel talk about setting goals without shame.

    What you’ll learn from this episode:

    How to determine whether your goals are from self-love or self-shameShift your mindset away from "not enough-ness" Develop goals from self-lovePair your mindset with your goal-setting

    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/

    Join us on June 11th, 2024 at 7pm for our FREE + live masterclass called The Shape of Character Arcs!  In this class, we’re specifically going to teach you how to craft your plot in a way that creates the opportunity to change—whether they take that opportunity or not. All you have to do is register to save your spot at goldenmayediting.com/arcs! See you there!

  • Today, Emily & Rachel talk about LGBTQ+ representation with guest host Sam Cameron.

    What you’ll learn from this episode:

    The balance between "getting it right" and perfectionismActionable steps you can take to include more diverse charactersWhether or not to stay in your laneDetermining whether your manuscript is LGBTQ+ inclusive

    Resources mentioned:

    Writing With Color - https://writingwithcolor.tumblr.com/

    Writing The Other - https://writingtheother.com/

    Check out Sam's work!

    Sam's website: https://truantpen.com/

    Take Sam's Quiz: "Is my manuscript LGBTQ+ inclusive?" - https://truantpen.com/lgbtq

    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/

    Join us on June 11th, 2024 at 7pm for our FREE + live masterclass called The Shape of Character Arcs!  In this class, we’re specifically going to teach you how to craft your plot in a way that creates the opportunity to change—whether they take that opportunity or not. All you have to do is register to save your spot at goldenmayediting.com/arcs! See you there!

  • Today, Emily & Rachel talk about the art of self-editing with guest host Tiffany Grimes.

    What you’ll learn from this episode:

    What is self-editing?Common missteps authors make during this processStrategies and techniques to make editing less overwhelmingHow to ensure the heart of your story remains strong throughout editing

    Check out Tiffany's comprehensive self-editing course, Revisions Alchemy, and don't forget to use code STORYMAGIC for $500 off!

    Tiffany's website: https://www.burgeondesignandeditorial.com/

    Tiffany's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/burgeondesignandeditorial/

    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/

    Join us on June 11th, 2024 at 7pm for our FREE + live masterclass called The Shape of Character Arcs!  In this class, we’re specifically going to teach you how to craft your plot in a way that creates the opportunity to change—whether they take that opportunity or not. All you have to do is register to save your spot at goldenmayediting.com/arcs! See you there!

  • Today, Lewis & Rachel talk about static and/or flat arcs.

    What you’ll learn from this episode:

    What static and flat arcs areWhat static/flat arcs actually do and why they're importantHow to create static arcs that work+ tons of examples!

    Mastering Character Arcs by Lewis Jorstad

    Lewis' Website: https://thenovelsmithy.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/

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    Join us on June 11th, 2024 at 7pm for our FREE + live masterclass called The Shape of Character Arcs!  In this class, we’re specifically going to teach you how to craft your plot in a way that creates the opportunity to change—whether they take that opportunity or not. All you have to do is register to save your spot at goldenmayediting.com/arcs! See you there!

  • Today, Lewis & Rachel talk about NaNoWriMo behind the scenes.

    What you’ll learn from this episode:

    NaNo check inDifferent experiences doing this challengeRevisiting your mindset, your self-belief, and your values

    GET YOUR TICKET TO OUR WORKSHOP: https://thenovelsmithy.com/renew-reflect/

    Ready to reframe your writing? Join us on December 3rd (updated date!) for Renew, Reflect, Write! With these amazing classes and the roundtable with our incredible coaches, you’ll learn to rewire your brain and create a gentle writing routine that actually gets you closer to your writing dreams.

    Lewis' Website: https://thenovelsmithy.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/

    Join us on June 11th, 2024 at 7pm for our FREE + live masterclass called The Shape of Character Arcs!  In this class, we’re specifically going to teach you how to craft your plot in a way that creates the opportunity to change—whether they take that opportunity or not. All you have to do is register to save your spot at goldenmayediting.com/arcs! See you there!

  • Today, Lewis & Rachel talk about creating consistency in our routines.

    What you’ll learn from this episode:

    The difference between consistency and sustainability Creating harmony between your brain and your bodyAddressing the root cause of your inner criticBeginning to shift mindset

    GET YOUR TICKET TO OUR WORKSHOP: https://thenovelsmithy.com/renew-reflect/

    Ready to reframe your writing? Join us on November 18th for Renew, Reflect, Write! With these amazing classes and the roundtable with our incredible coaches, you’ll learn to rewire your brain and create a gentle writing routine that actually gets you closer to your writing dreams.

    Lewis' Website: https://thenovelsmithy.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/

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    Join us on June 11th, 2024 at 7pm for our FREE + live masterclass called The Shape of Character Arcs!  In this class, we’re specifically going to teach you how to craft your plot in a way that creates the opportunity to change—whether they take that opportunity or not. All you have to do is register to save your spot at goldenmayediting.com/arcs! See you there!