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- 62 - Shedding the shame of talking about your book with CC Tyler
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/B0CSZ8C75XReady 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/
37 min - 61 - Rejection mindset with Kayla Stansbury
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about querying and rejection with guest Kayla Stansbury.
What you’ll learn from this episode:
- what the querying process is really like
- how to manage rejection
- how to strengthen mindset
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/
38 min - 60 - Author Interview with Emilia Emerson
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 author
- the chaos writing process
- writing characters with mental health issues
EMILIA's WEBSITE: https://www.emiliaemerson.com/
Pre-order His Tesoro now: https://a.co/d/inaF4wjReady 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/
35 min - 59 - Being afraid to do it wrong
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 book
- how to learn with all the overwhelming resources out here
- managing 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/
34 min - 58 - Return from hiatus
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/arcsmagicJoin 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/
29 min - 57 - Choosing scene POV
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about choosing scene POV.
What you’ll learn from this episode:
- 4 questions to determine the most impactful POV
- sometimes you just need to choose!
- weaving character into scene structure
Ready to make readers so in love with your characters they can’t stop biting their nails in anticipation? Grab The Magic of Character Arcs free email course: www.goldenmayediting.com/arcsmagic
Join Tenacious Writing! With the perfect combo of craft, mindset, and community resources, you will build a writing life that feels sustainable, fulfilling, and fun—without any prescriptions or rules. Learn more: https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/
If you enjoyed Story Magic, please rate, review and follow on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to this podcast!
Follow us on social media!
Rachel: https://www.instagram.com/bookcoachrachel/
Emily: https://www.instagram.com/ebgoldenbooks/
25 min - 56 - Listen up, procrastinators
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about procrastination!
What you’ll learn from this episode:
- Procrastination and perfectionism are two sides of the same coin
- The fear at the heart of procrastination
- Examining and bringing awareness to the block
- The role of rest
FOR THE PROCRASTINATOR by Amie McNee: https://www.amiemcnee.com/non-fiction/p/stzcg9ak09l5jtdrgj892rnlxsy64c
Ready to make readers so in love with your characters they can’t stop biting their nails in anticipation? Grab The Magic of Character Arcs free email course: www.goldenmayediting.com/arcsmagic
Join Tenacious Writing! With the perfect combo of craft, mindset, and community resources, you will build a writing life that feels sustainable, fulfilling, and fun—without any prescriptions or rules. Learn more: https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/
If you enjoyed Story Magic, please rate, review and follow on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to this podcast!
Follow us on social media!
Rachel: https://www.instagram.com/bookcoachrachel/
Emily: https://www.instagram.com/ebgoldenbooks/
33 min - 55 - The versatility of the writing process
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about the versatility of the writing process.
What you’ll learn from this episode:
- Is it useful to define ourselves by plotter versus pantser
- The theory of craft versus the application of craft
- “Thinking things up” versus “Getting things down”
- How process changes season to season, book to book
THE ARTIST'S WAY by Julia Cameron: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0143129252?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_CAH7XEPJBPGZ3XC1ZBB6
Ready to make readers so in love with your characters they can’t stop biting their nails in anticipation? Grab The Magic of Character Arcs free email course: www.goldenmayediting.com/arcsmagic
Join Tenacious Writing! With the perfect combo of craft, mindset, and community resources, you will build a writing life that feels sustainable, fulfilling, and fun—without any prescriptions or rules. Learn more: https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/
If you enjoyed Story Magic, please rate, review and follow on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to this podcast!
Follow us on social media!
Rachel: https://www.instagram.com/bookcoachrachel/
Emily: https://www.instagram.com/ebgoldenbooks/
26 min - 54 - Author interview with Brit KS
Today, Emily & Rachel talk with author Brit KS.
What you’ll learn from this episode:
- Brit KS's process of developing her world and characters
- How book 2 is different than book 1
- All the support that makes the writing journey possible
Buy RAISE HELL by Brit KS: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CKTYK2V5?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_R2VA0B9XDX024RG1VYTT
Brit KS website: https://britks.com
Ready to make readers so in love with your characters they can’t stop biting their nails in anticipation? Grab The Magic of Character Arcs free email course: www.goldenmayediting.com/arcsmagic
Join Tenacious Writing! With the perfect combo of craft, mindset, and community resources, you will build a writing life that feels sustainable, fulfilling, and fun—without any prescriptions or rules. Learn more: https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/
If you enjoyed Story Magic, please rate, review and follow on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to this podcast!
Follow us on social media!
Rachel: https://www.instagram.com/bookcoachrachel/
Emily: https://www.instagram.com/ebgoldenbooks/
47 min - 53 - Exploring perfectionism with Jocelyn Lindsay
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about how fear is at the heart of perfectionism with guest Jocelyn Lindsay.
What you’ll learn from this episode:
- what might really be causing your writers block
- how perfectionism comes back to fear
- mindset shifts to navigate around perfectionism
- learning how to be brave when it feels unsafe
Jocelyn's website: https://www.jocelynlindsay.com/
Jocelyn's YouTube: https://www.instagram.com/jocelynlindsay/
5 Minute Indie Insights: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9XWKaAxnbJf5UJ5LQzMYlQ
Ready to make readers so in love with your characters they can’t stop biting their nails in anticipation? Grab The Magic of Character Arcs free email course: www.goldenmayediting.com/arcsmagic
Join Tenacious Writing! With the perfect combo of craft, mindset, and community resources, you will build a writing life that feels sustainable, fulfilling, and fun—without any prescriptions or rules. Learn more: https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/
If you enjoyed Story Magic, please rate, review and follow on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to this podcast!
Follow us on social media!
Rachel: https://www.instagram.com/bookcoachrachel/
Emily: https://www.instagram.com/ebgoldenbooks/
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About Story Magic
From the publisher's feed
Hey fiction writer! Want your readers to stay up until 2am, so engrossed in your story they just can’t put it down? Want to build a successful, fulfilling, and sustainable writing life that works…
for YOU? Story Magic is the place for you. Every week, professional book coaches and editors Emily and Rachel from Golden May dive into writing craft, community, and mindset tips, tricks, and advice so you can write and publish books you’re damn proud of, again and again. We cover craft topics like story structure, character development, worldbuilding and ‘show, don’t tell’; we dive into how to grow your writing community of readers and writing partners; and we’ll talk about all those mindset challenges from imposter syndrome and perfectionism to fear of the blank page. Story Magic has all the tools you need to become the author you’re meant to be. You’ve got this, let’s go!
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