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Today, Emily & Rachel talk about choosing scene POV.
What youâll learn from this episode:
4 questions to determine the most impactful POVsometimes you just need to choose!weaving character into scene structureReady to make readers so in love with your characters they canât stop biting their nails in anticipation? Grab The Magic of Character Arcs free email course: www.goldenmayediting.com/arcsmagic
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Today, Emily & Rachel talk about procrastination!
What youâll 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 restFOR THE PROCRASTINATOR by Amie McNee: https://www.amiemcnee.com/non-fiction/p/stzcg9ak09l5jtdrgj892rnlxsy64c
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Today, Emily & Rachel talk about the versatility of the writing process.
What youâll learn from this episode:
Is it useful to define ourselves by plotter versus pantserThe theory of craft versus the application of craftâThinking things upâ versus âGetting things downâHow process changes season to season, book to bookTHE ARTIST'S WAY by Julia Cameron: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0143129252?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_CAH7XEPJBPGZ3XC1ZBB6
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Today, Emily & Rachel talk with author Brit KS.
What youâll 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 possibleBuy 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
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Today, Emily & Rachel talk about how fear is at the heart of perfectionism with guest Jocelyn Lindsay.
What youâll 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 unsafeJocelyn's website: https://www.jocelynlindsay.com/
Jocelyn's YouTube: https://www.instagram.com/jocelynlindsay/
5 Minute Indie Insights: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9XWKaAxnbJf5UJ5LQzMYlQ
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Today, Emily & Rachel talk about a little rant about the self-publishing vs traditional publishing debate.
What youâll learn from this episode:
how deciding what publishing path is a business decisionbusting some common myths about self-publishingit's okay to own your dreamReady to make readers so in love with your characters they canât stop biting their nails in anticipation? Grab The Magic of Character Arcs free email course: www.goldenmayediting.com/arcsmagic
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Today, Emily & Rachel talk about character thoughts, and whether they're show or tell.
What youâll 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 pagesSHOW, 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 ââthe âShowâ 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
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Today, Emily & Rachel talk about using character movement to "show" on the page.
What youâll learn from this episode:
Showing character movement without going overboardIncorporating meaning into movementQuestions to dive deeper into movement + meaningTips to incorporate in your pagesSHOW, 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 ââthe âShowâ 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
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Today, Emily & Rachel talk about the three layers of "show!"
What youâll 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 proseSHOW, 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 ââthe âShowâ 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
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Join Tenacious Writing! With the perfect combo of craft, mindset, and community resources, you will build a writing life that feels sustainable, fulfilling, and funâwithout any prescriptions or rules. Learn more: https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/
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Today, Emily & Rachel talk about updates from our personal lives and the Golden May business!
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Check out our 1:1 coaching program: https://goldenmayediting.com/storymagic/
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Today, Emily & Rachel talk about how we hate the word "should!"
What youâll learn from this episode:
How to reframe the 'shoulds' Bringing awareness to your thoughtsChanging the obligation/guilt/shame mindsetPodcast mentioned: Good Inside with Dr. Becky episode How to Keep House while Drowning with KC Davis
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Today, Emily & Rachel talk about setting goals without shame.
What youâll 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-settingReady to make readers so in love with your characters they canât stop biting their nails in anticipation? Grab The Magic of Character Arcs free email course: www.goldenmayediting.com/arcsmagic
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Today, Emily & Rachel talk about LGBTQ+ representation with guest host Sam Cameron.
What youâll 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+ inclusiveResources 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
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Today, Emily & Rachel talk about the art of self-editing with guest host Tiffany Grimes.
What youâll 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 editingCheck 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/
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Today, Lewis & Rachel talk about static and/or flat arcs.
What youâll 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/
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Today, Lewis & Rachel talk about NaNoWriMo behind the scenes.
What youâll learn from this episode:
NaNo check inDifferent experiences doing this challengeRevisiting your mindset, your self-belief, and your valuesGET 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, youâll 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/
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Today, Lewis & Rachel talk about creating consistency in our routines.
What youâll 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 mindsetGET 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, youâll 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/
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Today, Emily & Rachel talk about stakes and why they're important.
What youâll learn from this episode:
what stakes really arestakes vs goals vs motivationsexternal and internal stakeshow to develop themReady to make readers so in love with your characters they canât stop biting their nails in anticipation? Grab The Magic of Character Arcs free email course: www.goldenmayediting.com/arcsmagic
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Today, Emily & Rachel talk about secondary characters.
What youâll learn from this episode:
What's a secondary character? The purposes of secondary charactersTips and tricks for building super strong secondary charactersOther links mentioned in the episode:
Emotional Conflict Square: https://www.sophiepembroke.com/3-ways-a-conflict-square-can-fix-your-romance-novel/
Our Blog on secondary characters: https://goldenmayediting.com/function-secondary-characters/
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Today, Emily & Rachel talk about low stakes stories.
What youâll learn from this episode:
What is a low stakes story? Why low stakes stories are growing as a new genreStory point messages and low stakes storiesHow to make a low stakes story work for youReady to make readers so in love with your characters they canât stop biting their nails in anticipation? Grab The Magic of Character Arcs free email course: www.goldenmayediting.com/arcsmagic
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