93 - Lessons from writing sequels

Story Magic

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Today, Emily & Rachel talk about what we've learned from writing sequels.

What you’ll learn from this episode:

how much of a sequel needs to be planned before writing
laying the groundwork for future books
weaving together plot threads and subplots
making sure character goals and agency are still present

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!

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

Emily: https://www.instagram.com/ebgoldenbooks/

106 episodes

93 - Lessons from writing sequels

Story Magic

published about a year ago

MP3•Episode home

Today, Emily & Rachel talk about what we've learned from writing sequels.

What you’ll learn from this episode:

how much of a sequel needs to be planned before writing
laying the groundwork for future books
weaving together plot threads and subplots
making sure character goals and agency are still present

If you enjoyed Story Magic, please rate, review and follow on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to this podcast!

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

Emily: https://www.instagram.com/ebgoldenbooks/

106 episodes

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105 - Revising chunks of your manuscript 24:07

3 days ago24:07

24:07

Today, Emily & Rachel talk about revising large parts of your manuscript! What you’ll learn from this episode: Rewriting words is so normal How to know you have to do it Tips and tricks for rewriting 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/…

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104 - Atmosphere and setting with Thea Verdone 40:44

10 days ago40:44

40:44

Today, Emily & Rachel talk about atmosphere and setting with Thea Verdone. What you’ll learn from this episode: what makes a setting 'gothic' bringing atmosphere to life on the page choosing relevant and important setting details showing world building on the page CHECK OUT THEA's WEBSITE: https://theaverdone.com/ Read NEVER LEAVE, NEVER LIE: https://theaverdone.com/#never-leave-never-lie 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/…

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103 - Publicity and book marketing with Jenn Vance 41:13

17 days ago41:13

41:13

Today, Emily & Rachel talk about publicity and book marketing with guest Jenn Vance. What you’ll learn from this episode: how publicity services can help you the strategy of book marketing different marketing methods and paths finding and embracing the strategy that works for you Check out BOOKS FORWARD: https://booksforward.com/ Register for the FREE "Ask a Publicist" webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/QMfcpNUFSyq61jzB72AEag 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/…

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102 - Tackling serious themes with Michael Dante DiMartino 57:11

24 days ago57:11

57:11

Today, Emily & Rachel talk about tackling serious themes with guest Michael Dante DiMartino. What you’ll learn from this episode: How to navigate serious topics for younger audiences Embracing seriousness but with the right tone The craft of writing cross-medium Finding your story's message during revisions Check out Michael's website: https://www.michaeldantedimartino.com/ Read BOTH HERE & GONE: https://www.michaeldantedimartino.com/here-and-now 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/…

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101 - Intuitive writing with Becca Syme 49:11

4 weeks ago49:11

49:11

Today, Emily & Rachel talk about Intuitive Writing with guest Becca Syme. What you’ll learn from this episode: What is intuitive writing Learning how to recognize your intuition Building self-trust Check out The Better-Faster Academy: https://betterfasteracademy.com/ Snag Becca's Free Resources: https://betterfasteracademy.com/links 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/…

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100 - Celebrating our 100th episode 26:32

5 weeks ago26:32

26:32

Today, Emily & Rachel talk about celebrating our 100th episode! 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/…

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99 - Acts and act breaks 34:19

6 weeks ago34:19

34:19

Today, Emily & Rachel talk about story structure acts and act breaks. What you’ll learn from this episode: What are acts Different story structures (3 act vs 4 act vs 5) The purpose act breaks serve Breaking down some examples 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/…

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98 - Hybrid publishing with Evette Davis 41:53

7 weeks ago41:53

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Today, Emily & Rachel talk about hybrid publishing with guest Evette Davis. What you’ll learn from this episode: what is hybrid publishing (vs indie or trad publishing) what it's like to query/submit to a hybrid publisher expectations for hybrid publishing what it's like to republish a series with a hybrid publisher Check out Evette's books: https://evettedavis.com/ Read The Council Trilogy now: https://evettedavis.com/#books 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/…

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97 - Dos and don'ts of writing retreats 16:38

8 weeks ago16:38

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Today, Emily & Rachel talk about writing retreats! What you’ll learn from this episode: Resetting mindset What to do with your time Tips and tricks for making the “most” of it 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/…

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96 - Using a penname 19:19

9 weeks ago19:19

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Today, Emily & Rachel talk about pennames What you’ll learn from this episode: What pennames are When to use them Circumstances to consider when deciding 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/…

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95 - You don't have to do anything we say lol 17:06

10 weeks ago17:06

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Today, Emily & Rachel talk about not doing what we say! What you’ll learn from this episode: Finding what works for you Using tools in your writer toolbelt 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/…

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94 - Writing process with Karisa DeLay and Jaime Vendera 49:46

11 weeks ago49:46

49:46

Today, Emily & Rachel talk about the individuality of the writing process with guests Karisa DeLay and Jaime Vendera. What you’ll learn from this episode: How processes change over time How mindset and process work together Writing as neurodivergent people Lessons for our younger writer selves LINKS: Check out Karisa's books: https://www.venderapublishing.com/author-bios/karisa-delay Check out Jaime's books: https://www.venderapublishing.com/author-bios/jaime-vendera Learn more about Vendera Publishing: https://www.venderapublishing.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/…

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93 - Lessons from writing sequels 28:44

12 weeks ago28:44

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Today, Emily & Rachel talk about what we've learned from writing sequels. What you’ll learn from this episode: how much of a sequel needs to be planned before writing laying the groundwork for future books weaving together plot threads and subplots making sure character goals and agency are still present 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/…

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92 - The market challenges of genre blending 26:04

13 weeks ago26:04

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Today, Emily & Rachel talk about the market challenges of genre blending. What you’ll learn from this episode: what constitutes a historical fiction how to balance blending different genres meeting reader expectations vs breaking the mold finding the right answers for yourself and your story 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/…

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91 - Getting back to your story after a break 24:44

14 weeks ago24:44

24:44

Today, Emily & Rachel talk about returning to your story after a break. What you’ll learn from this episode: resetting your mindset reacquainting yourself with your work in progress reconnecting with your why relying on your community 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/…

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90 - Who is the internal narrator? 19:57

15 weeks ago19:57

19:57

Today, Emily & Rachel talk about internal dialogue and internal narration. What you’ll learn from this episode: Who are your characters talking to within their thoughts Considering this question within your narrative framework Using internal voice to bolster characterization Studying other works and comp titles 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/…

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89 - This is not marketing advice 25:23

17 weeks ago25:23

25:23

Today, Emily & Rachel talk about book marketing. What you’ll learn from this episode: What is going on with social media How do we market our books when social media is in flux Meeting the needs of your readers Using universal fantasy to market our books 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/…

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88 - We are a blip in the universe 18:54

18 weeks ago18:54

18:54

Today, Emily & Rachel talk about mindset when the world is a dumpster fire. What you’ll learn from this episode: a little follow up to our Art when the world is burning episode does writing matter when the outside world is a mess? choosing to create (or not) 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/…

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87 - Can ambition be anti-hustle? 40:42

19 weeks ago40:42

40:42

Today, Emily & Rachel talk about ambition and anti-hustle. What you’ll learn from this episode: What is anti-hustle? The intersection of ambition and anti-hustle Internal vs external motivation 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/…

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86 - Perfectionism and hustle culture 15:57

20 weeks ago15:57

15:57

Today, Emily & Rachel talk about perfectionism and hustle culture. What you’ll learn from this episode: how perfectionism and hustle culture intersect the root of the inner critic narrative 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/…

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85 - Art when the world is falling apart 25:19

21 weeks ago25:19

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Today, Emily & Rachel talk about creating when the world sucks. What you’ll learn from this episode: What to do when the world is falling apart Seeking refuge in community Feeling your feelings 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/…

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84 - 4 Pillars to Author Success with Emma Dhesi 39:37

22 weeks ago39:37

39:37

Today, Emily & Rachel talk about the 4 pillars to author success with guest Emma Dhesi. What you’ll learn from this episode: A full breakdown of each of the 4 pillars Why each pillar is so important The cyclical nature of the writing journey Join Emma's (totally free!) Be a Bestseller 6.0 event: www.BeABestseller.net Check out Emma Dhesi's website: https://emmadhesi.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/…

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83 - How and when to apply the story point 14:22

29 weeks ago14:22

14:22

Today, Emily & Rachel talk about how and when to apply the story point. What you’ll learn from this episode: Using story point as a tool at different points in your process Using the story point as the guidepost Incorporating themes before the story point 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/…

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82 - Overthinking vs. thinking something through 18:14

30 weeks ago18:14

18:14

Today, Emily & Rachel talk about overthinking vs thinking something through. What you’ll learn from this episode: When are you overthinking? What does it feel like? What should you do about it? 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/…

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81 - Character want vs need 12:26

31 weeks ago12:26

12:26

Today, Emily & Rachel talk about Want vs Need in character arcs. What you’ll learn from this episode: What’s a character want? What’s a character need? How do these compare to the internal goal and external goal? How do these mesh with the story point? 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/…

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80 - The risk of plagiarism in the writing community 15:15

32 weeks ago15:15

15:15

Today, Emily & Rachel talk about the risk of plagiarism in the writing community. What you’ll learn from this episode: What feedback relationships should really be like The benefit vs the risk Keeping your receipts Finding a community that you deserve 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/…

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79 - Lower your expectations with Rachael Herron 44:57

34 weeks ago44:57

44:57

Today, Emily & Rachel talk about lowering your writing expectations with guest Rachael Herron. What you’ll learn from this episode: Why lowering your expectations can actually make you more prolific Adjusting to the discomfort of failure Finding emotional regulation in your writing process Shifting your mindset to build self-trust Rachael's website: https://rachaelherron.com/ Check out Rachael's first draft process: http://rachaelherron.com/sfd Get on Rachael's email list: https://rachaelherron.com/write/ Listen to Ink In Your Veins: https://rachaelherron.com/category/podcast/ 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/…

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78 - How to start querying with Abigail K. Perry 59:12

35 weeks ago59:12

59:12

Today, Emily & Rachel talk about the querying process with guest Abigail K. Perry! What you’ll learn from this episode: Exactly what a query letter is and how to structure it for your best chance at snagging an agent's attention How to know when you're ready to query and where to get started when you make that choice Why people keeping saying 'querying is hard than ever right now', and whether or not it's true Pitfalls authors make in querying and how to avoid them Connect with Abby: https://www.abigailkperry.com/ Resources Mentioned: Story Grid - https://storygrid.com/ Author Accelerator - https://www.authoraccelerator.com/ Daniel David Wallace - https://danieldavidwallace.com/ Savannah Gilbo - https://www.savannahgilbo.com/ The Shit No One Tells You About Writing podcast - https://www.theshitaboutwriting.com/ LitMatch podcast https://www.abigailkperry.com/podcasts/lit-match Fiction Writing Made Easy podcast - https://www.savannahgilbo.com/podcast Publisher’s Marketplace - https://www.publishersmarketplace.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/…

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77 - Plot + character in the crime/thriller genre with Marybeth Whalen 46:04

36 weeks ago46:04

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Today, Emily & Rachel talk about all things plot, character, process, and crime/thriller with guest Marybeth Whalen. What you’ll learn from this episode: How to use character to drive the plot of crime/thriller novels The individuality of every writer's process Developing characters through interviews How process changes over time, from book to book and season to season Read Every Moment Since now: https://marybethwhalen.com/books/every-moment-since/ Get on Marybeth's newsletter: https://marybethwhalen.substack.com/ Marybeth's website: https://marybethwhalen.com/ Learn more about The Book Tide: https://thebooktide.substack.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/…

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76 - Negative arcs 43:59

37 weeks ago43:59

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Today, Emily & Rachel talk about negative arcs. What you’ll learn from this episode: The differences between positive and negative arcs How to shape effective negative arcs Considering character choices and consequences Giving characters the opportunity for change 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/…

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75 - Book marketing with Erica Birtles 55:49

38 weeks ago55:49

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Today, Emily & Rachel talk about book marketing with guest Erica Birtles. What you’ll learn from this episode: The right time to start marketing your book What it means to bring value to your reader How to foster connection and engagement Specific marketing practices for selling your book CHECK OUT THE BOOK TRIBE: https://thebooktribe.co.uk/ 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/…

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74 - Reviews and your ideal reader 25:40

39 weeks ago25:40

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Today, Emily & Rachel talk about getting reader reviews! What you’ll learn from this episode: Mindset around getting reviews Reviews are for readers (not for us) Knowing your ideal reader Relying on your community 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/…

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73 - Beta reading 51:22

40 weeks ago51:22

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Today, Emily & Rachel talk about beta reading! What you’ll learn from this episode: What is beta reading? When is the right time to search for beta reading? What kind of questions to ask What to do once you get feedback returned 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/…

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72 - Sweet and clean romance with Victorine Lieske 38:22

41 weeks ago38:22

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Today, Emily & Rachel talk about sweet and clean romance with Victorine Lieske. What you’ll learn from this episode: What sweet and clean romance are How to build tension and conflict The spectrum of intimacy Marketing to readers VICTORINE's WEBSITE: https://victorinelieske.com/ VICTORINE'S NON-FICTION BOOKS: https://victorinelieske.com/books-for-writers/ 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/…

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71 - Publishing's changing landscape with Nicole Meier 52:00

42 weeks ago52:00

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Today, Emily & Rachel talk about the changing landscape of the publishing industry with guest Nicole Meier. What you’ll learn from this episode: the publishing paths writers have today how publishing has shifted over time what to consider when choosing a publishing path Nicole's website: https://www.nicolemeier.com/ Nicole's programs: https://www.nicolemeier.com/workwithme Follow Nicole on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolemeierwrites/ 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/…

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70 - Character arcs across a series with Jennifer Armentrout 48:54

43 weeks ago48:54

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Today, Emily & Rachel talk about developing arcs across a series with very special guest Jennifer Armentrout. What you’ll learn from this episode: Planning flaws and change across multiple books Meeting reader expectations Developing characters through exploration Building romance and intimacy across multiple books Read BORN OF BLOOD AND ASH, out now: https://jenniferlarmentrout.com/books/born-of-blood-and-ash/ JENNIFER's WEBSITE: https://jenniferlarmentrout.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/…

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69 - Dog Training with Eric Goebelbecker 51:03

44 weeks ago51:03

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Today, Emily & Rachel talk about not fiddling around with writing and getting to work with guest Eric Goebelbecker. What you’ll learn from this episode: The reasons we procrastinate How imposter syndrome and mental hurdles play into procrastination The parallels between dog training and writing How to get yourself past procrastinating and back to writing ERIC's WEBSITE: https://ericgoebelbecker.com/ ERIC's NEWSLETTER: https://newsletter.ericgoebelbecker.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!…

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68 - Lean into messy humanity 11:14

45 weeks ago11:14

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Today, Emily & Rachel talk about leaning into messy humanity. What you’ll learn from this episode: What to do when you ask "is this too much?" Not shying away from important messages Leaning into the pieces of story that are complex and messy 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/…

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67 - All is Lost vs Dark Night of the Soul beats 22:17

46 weeks ago22:17

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Today, Emily & Rachel talk about the All is Lost vs Dark Night of the Soul story structure beats. What you’ll learn from this episode: What role these two beats play in story structure The difference between these two beats (and why they exist) How to execute them on the page SHAPE OF ARCS class recording: https://goldenmayediting.com/arcs-recording-062024/ 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/…

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66 - Writing is not always fun 29:31

47 weeks ago29:31

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Today, Emily & Rachel talk about how writing is not always fun. What you’ll learn from this episode: The different phases of writing How we naturally gravitate to different parts of the process How to take care of yourself in the different phases Developing self-trust and self-belief 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/…

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65 - Spicy and erotic romance with Jordyn Kross 1:00:08

48 weeks ago1:00:08

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Today, Rachel talks about spicy and erotic romance with guest Jordyn Kross. What you’ll learn from this episode: What erotic romance actually is How to ensure your spicy/intimate scenes always have a purpose Tips and tricks for writing intimate scenes Jordyn's website: https://jordynkross.com/ Naughty Words for Nice Writers by Cara Bristol: https://www.amazon.com/Naughty-Words-Nice-Writers-Thesaurus-ebook/dp/B00TY0DA5O 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/…

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64 - Making intentional writing choices with Kat Caldwell 55:13

50 weeks ago55:13

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Today, Emily & Rachel talk about making writing choices with guest Kat Caldwell. What you’ll learn from this episode: A little bit about what coaching is like Why making intentional writing choices is so important The mindset of writing book after book Kat's website: https://katcaldwell.com Follow Kat on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/author_katcaldwell/ Follow Kat on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/katcaldwellauthor/ 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/…

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63 - Convincing antagonists 41:13

51 weeks ago41:13

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Today, Emily & Rachel talk about antagonists! What you’ll learn from this episode: What an antagonist actually is How to write believable antagonists How antagonists are successful in their story purpose 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/…

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62 - Shedding the shame of talking about your book with CC Tyler 36:43

1 year ago36:43

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Today, Emily & Rachel talk about shedding the shame of talking about your book with guest CC Tyler. What you’ll learn from this episode: why you feel so anxious/nervous/weird about talking about your book how to recognize the shame holding you back how to accept your identity as a writer how to take small actions to build confidence and let go of the shame CONNECT WITH CIARA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorcctyler/ Website: https://www.authorcctyler.com/ Read Of Faith & Flame: https://www.amazon.com/Faith-Flame-Prophecy-Sorin-Book/dp/B0CSZ8C75X 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/…

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61 - Rejection mindset with Kayla Stansbury 37:28

1 year ago37:28