Story Magic

Today, Emily & Rachel talk about the Theme Stated!

What you’ll learn from this episode:

• What is the theme stated
• Where it goes in story structure
• The purpose of the theme stated in character arcs
• Discussing examples in popular media

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/

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

Today, Emily & Rachel talk about antagonist POVs.

What you’ll learn from this episode:

• Effective uses of an antagonist POV
• Pitfalls and issues to be aware of
• Different expectations in different genres

Ready to make readers so in love with your characters they can’t stop biting their nails in anticipation?  Grab The Magic of Character Arcs free email course: https://www.goldenmayediting.com/arcsmagic

Join Tenacious Writing! With the perfect combo of craft, mindset, and community resources, you will build a writing life that feels sustainable, fulfilling, and fun—without any prescriptions or rules. Learn more: https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/

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

Follow us on social media!

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

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

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

Today, Emily & Rachel talk about planning for the author life you want with guest Daphne James Huff.

What you’ll learn from this episode:

• The realities of full-time authoring
• Planning ahead and considering your life balance
• Setting goals that aren't based in hustle culture or external validation

Follow Daphne on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daphnejameshuff/ 

Check out Daphne's website: https://www.daphnejameshuff.com/

Ready to make readers so in love with your characters they can’t stop biting their nails in anticipation?  Grab The Magic of Character Arcs free email course: https://www.goldenmayediting.com/arcsmagic

Join Tenacious Writing! With the perfect combo of craft, mindset, and community resources, you will build a writing life that feels sustainable, fulfilling, and fun—without any prescriptions or rules. Learn more: https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/

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

Follow us on social media!

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

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

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

Today, Emily & Rachel talk about content warnings.

What you’ll learn from this episode:

• what content warnings are
• the attitude behind writing them
• keeping them publishing path or genre appropriate
• how to write warnings for your book

Ready to make readers so in love with your characters they can’t stop biting their nails in anticipation?  Grab The Magic of Character Arcs free email course: https://www.goldenmayediting.com/arcsmagic

Join Tenacious Writing! With the perfect combo of craft, mindset, and community resources, you will build a writing life that feels sustainable, fulfilling, and fun—without any prescriptions or rules. Learn more: https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/

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

Follow us on social media!

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

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

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

Today, Emily & Rachel talk about taking a writing break.

What you’ll learn from this episode:

• the pressures of not taking a break
• why and when you should take one
• the mindset behind a successful, restful break

Ready to make readers so in love with your characters they can’t stop biting their nails in anticipation?  Grab The Magic of Character Arcs free email course: https://www.goldenmayediting.com/arcsmagic

Join Tenacious Writing! With the perfect combo of craft, mindset, and community resources, you will build a writing life that feels sustainable, fulfilling, and fun—without any prescriptions or rules. Learn more: https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/

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

Follow us on social media!

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

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

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

Today, Emily & Rachel talk about navigating parasocial relationships.

What you’ll learn from this episode:

• what are parasocial relationships
• how to set boundaries that work for you
• cultivating a safe audience

Ready to make readers so in love with your characters they can’t stop biting their nails in anticipation?  Grab The Magic of Character Arcs free email course: https://www.goldenmayediting.com/arcsmagic

Join Tenacious Writing! With the perfect combo of craft, mindset, and community resources, you will build a writing life that feels sustainable, fulfilling, and fun—without any prescriptions or rules. Learn more: https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/

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

Follow us on social media!

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

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

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

Today, Emily & Rachel talk about how character beliefs drive goals.

What you’ll learn from this episode:

• Internal goals, external goals, and internal obstacles
• how motivations show up in goals
• how goals are tied to flawed beliefs

INTERNAL GOALS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/story-magic/id1663636293?i=1000617134871

Ready to make readers so in love with your characters they can’t stop biting their nails in anticipation?  Grab The Magic of Character Arcs free email course: https://www.goldenmayediting.com/arcsmagic

Join Tenacious Writing! With the perfect combo of craft, mindset, and community resources, you will build a writing life that feels sustainable, fulfilling, and fun—without any prescriptions or rules. Learn more: https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/

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

Follow us on social media!

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

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

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

Today, Emily & Rachel talk about writing when life is challenging.

What you’ll learn from this episode:

• Practical disruptors vs mindset disruptors
• Addressing mindset things that prevent you from writing
• Taking rest when necessary 

Ready to make readers so in love with your characters they can’t stop biting their nails in anticipation?  Grab The Magic of Character Arcs free email course: https://www.goldenmayediting.com/arcsmagic

Join Tenacious Writing! With the perfect combo of craft, mindset, and community resources, you will build a writing life that feels sustainable, fulfilling, and fun—without any prescriptions or rules. Learn more: https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/

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

Follow us on social media!

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

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

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

Today, Emily & Rachel talk about returning to the podcast!

What you’ll learn from this episode:

• what we've been up to
• how we've been dealing with challenges
• where our mindsets are

Ready to make readers so in love with your characters they can’t stop biting their nails in anticipation?  Grab The Magic of Character Arcs free email course: https://www.goldenmayediting.com/arcsmagic

Join Tenacious Writing! With the perfect combo of craft, mindset, and community resources, you will build a writing life that feels sustainable, fulfilling, and fun—without any prescriptions or rules. Learn more: https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/

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

Follow us on social media!

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

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

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

Today, Emily & Rachel talk about letting your characters make mistakes.

What you’ll learn from this episode:

• Why it’s important for characters to make mistakes
• The difference between static arcs and boring characters
• Why this is one of the most important (and common) story challenges
• How to build a realistic, human cast of characters
• How to let your character make mistakes but remain likeable

Ready to make readers so in love with your characters they can’t stop biting their nails in anticipation?  Grab The Magic of Character Arcs free email course: https://www.goldenmayediting.com/arcsmagic

Join Tenacious Writing! With the perfect combo of craft, mindset, and community resources, you will build a writing life that feels sustainable, fulfilling, and fun—without any prescriptions or rules. Learn more: https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/

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

Follow us on social media!

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

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

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