Story Magic
Personalized Book Coaching Program
UNLOCK your writing genius in 6 magical months
You’re meant to write.
Whether you’re on your fifth book, you’ve been revising the same story for ten years, or you just got an idea for your first novel—you know, in your bones, that this is your calling. You have to get this story out of you and into the world.
But you’re stuck.
Something isn’t working, and you’re tired of wasting your precious time and effort trying to figure it out.
The story you’ve crafted isn’t lining up with the vision in your head. For some reason, when you sit down to write, you can’t get the words out. The art that’s always brought you joy is fraught with frustration and you’re starting to doubt if you can pull it off. Which is really freakin’ annoying, because you’re determined to do this—and have fun along the way.
Whether you’re a new or veteran writer, it’s time to stop banging your head against the wall and get personalized guidance from the experts for your unique needs.
Enter Story Magic with Golden May.
YOU’RE HERE 👇🏻
Irritated that you can’t put your finger on what’s not working in your story
So damn TIRED of starting over and getting nowhere
Sick of searching craft book after craft book for answers
Annoyed by how much you dread the page lately
Over the useless ‘write every day’ + ‘shit first draft’ advice
Ready to know EXACTLY what’s wrong and what to do next
BUT YOU COULD BE HERE 🔥
ON FIRE with confidence in your craft skills
Brimming with pride for the story you’ve created
Master of a consistent writing process that works for YOU
Prepared to take on any writing block
So freaking excited every time you sit down to write
Overflowing with excitement to pursue goals you KNOW you can achieve
Story Magic is best investment you’ll ever make in your writing life.
Regardless of your current skill level, after six months with us you will be the version of yourself who fiercely knows your craft, trusts your gut and your own unique process, and who has the sustainable writing life and mindset capable of carrying you to ‘The End’ of a book you’re damn proud of, draft after draft, book after book.
Let’s get started.
“By far the best part of working with Emily is that she is really great seeing what you’re trying to accomplish in your writing and helping you bring that intent full circle. I think that’s the mark of a great critiquer—someone who isn’t trying to fundamentally alter your story, but instead coming alongside you to help make what you’re doing stronger. Emily’s read my debut so many times I’ve lost count and each time her feedback is exactly what my manuscript needed.” — J. Elle, Wings of Ebony
“Writing “the end” is a magical feeling that I’d almost given up on after 15 years. Golden May completely changed my writing life and I’m overjoyed to have finally written those wonderful words. Their teaching methods made all the other writing craft research I’d done finally make sense. Everything clicks now. The clarity they’ve given me is amazing. Working with Rachel has transformed my first draft into something that feels more like a fourth or fifth draft. I can’t wait to revise it with the confidence that her coaching gave me.” — Pandora Pierce
After 6 months of Story Magic coaching…
✨ Story craft will be your bitch. We’ll dive deep into story structure, scene structure, and line-level writing tools—and how to make them work for your brain and process. We’ll plan what you want to say through your story, who you’re going to say it through, how to set up a plot that delivers, and then how to connect with readers on the page. By the end of our time together you’ll have every writing craft tool you need to make story decisions with confidence.
✨ You’ll trust your gut. Half of the writing process is learning how to navigate the dark murky waters of doubt and uncertainty, block out the noise of how you ‘should’ tackle challenges, and learn to listen to your true vision. Your subconscious brain has a plan for your story, even if it’s not clear yet. By the end of our program you’ll learn how to read that part of your gut, when to surrender to it, and how to trust it—with full faith in your future writer self to tackle whatever comes your way.
✨ You’ll have a sustainable writing process. Every writer is so different. We’re going to go beyond the plotter/pantser binary to find out exactly what works for YOU and YOUR life so you can build a process that’s unique to you, and productive without any hustle bullshit.It’ll take trial and error, it’ll feel like play, and it’ll be a blast. Together, we’ll make writing fun again!
✨ You’ll have a healthy relationship with your inner critic. Art is vulnerable, and vulnerability always comes with that nervous (and sometimes nasty) inner voice. You know the one. It masks as perfectionism, imposter syndrome, and self-doubt. It’s trying to protect you from the shame of judgment by keeping you from taking action, but in reality it’s only holding you back. In Story Magic you’ll get to know this voice and learn how to work with it, rather than against it.
✨ You’ll have a story outline in hand that you KNOW works. Yes. Amidst all this learning and mindset change, you’ll also make PROGRESS. Every single week we will work on your story. By the end of the 6 months you’ll have a full, scene-by-scene outline that you know works AND a huge chunk of your story written.
The specifics are simple…
✨ Weekly assignments. Never wonder ‘What’s next?’ again. Every week we’ll give you clear, personalized instructions for exactly what to do—tailored specifically to you and where you are in your process. Each assignment will contain detailed guidance (videos, readings, worksheets, etc.) so you really understand what you’re working on and why, and feel confident in your ability to do it well.
✨ Regular feedback. All writers need feedback. Because your story is crystal clear in your mind it’s impossible to truly step back and see your work objectively, as a reader would. Working with a professional is THE most effective and efficient way to skyrocket your skills. We’ll give you weekly, personalized feedback on YOUR work, so you can always know what you’re doing well, where you can improve, and how you can implement our feedback to level up faster than you dreamed possible.
✨ Weekly coaching calls. You’ll never be alone on your journey. Every week we’ll meet one-on-one to go over your assignments, discuss next steps, and work through your writing blocks in real time. We’re all in—for you. You can’t get this kind of support anywhere else.
The results are out of this world.
“As someone very new to the writing world, coaching was absolutely the best decision for crafting the story I want to tell. Having the support and guidance through the outlining process helped me better understand my story and I know it saved me from doing major revisions down the road. I’m truly happy I did it and stopped trying to figure it out for myself!” — Sarah C.
First Step: Let’s chat!
We take the coaching relationship seriously. It’s important to us that we’re a good match. Fill out the form below to schedule a 30-minute free coffee date on Zoom so we can get to know each other, chat about your writing goals, and see how we can make magic✨ together.
Our next available spots are in JULY 2024! Reserve your spot now.
NOTE: This program is for tenacious fiction writers—of ANY level— who are ready to COMMIT to their writing dreams. If that’s you, then you’re in. We do not accept memoir or nonfiction clients.
Schedule a free Zoom coffee date 👇
Pick a 30-minute slot below and let’s make some magic!
Not finding a time that fits your schedule? Email us at info@goldenmayediting.com and we’ll find a time that works!
“For quite some time, I wished I had a mentor that could come alongside my writing to offer guidance, support, and teach me through the process. I attended conferences, searched for articles online, and joined critique groups. All of those things helped me to a degree but I wished they would dig deeper and help me take my writing where I knew it could go. I didn’t know how to unlock what was blocking me from achieving that on my own. Working with Rachel has helped transform my writing process by giving me specific tools that I needed to deepen the craft of writing that I love so much. Her professional and encouraging feedback and probing questions into my novel have made me more confident to write the story I want to write. If you are looking for a mentor to coach you through your book, do not hesitate to reach out to Emily and Rachel. You will be thankful that you did, I know I am.” — Hannah S.
“Before working with Golden May, I was sure that I could write a book on my own, except I didn’t know how! I devoured reference book after reference book, thinking they held the answers to writing the next bestseller within their pages, but they always fell short. So I sought professional help. Working with Emily has been incredible! I look back on the writer I was before starting my coaching program and see an upward trend regarding my growth. I have no regrets. I’m most proud of my progress since that initial phone call. I’ve levelled up my writing skills and I have a finished draft, with a beginning, middle, and end, making me so happy!” — Brit Yeager