Why Understanding Your Writing Style Matters with Emily Golden and Rachel May

Join Erica, Emily and Rachel as they discuss the intricacies of discovering your writing style and the importance of critique partnerships. They share their individual journeys into writing, the challenges faced by emerging authors, and the value of finding supportive critique partners.

Together they explore the significance of personalised writing routines, the role of mindset in creativity, and the necessity of self-discovery in finding a sustainable writing practice. The discussion highlights the importance of reader expectations in crafting compelling stories and encourages writers to embrace experimentation and playfulness in their writing process.

 

Say hello to Emily and Rachel!

Emily Golden and Rachel May are the coaches and editors behind Golden May Editing. Through one-on-one coaching and their online writing program, Tenacious Writing, they help fiction writers make writing craft and process work for their unique brains, dreams, and lives.

Interested in joining the Tenacious Writing program? Find out more here: tenaciouswriting.com

Visit their website to learn more about Emily and Rachel: goldenmayediting.com

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Takeaways

• Reading other authors' work is essential for growth.
• Emerging authors often face the same challenges.
• Finding a critique partner can transform a writer's experience.
• Critique partnerships require trust and vulnerability - feedback should be respectful and actionable.
• A book coach provides professional guidance, while a critique partner offers peer support.
• Authors can benefit from both critique partners and book coaches simultaneously.
• Understanding your writing style is essential for personal growth as a writer.
• Self-awareness helps in identifying what works best for your writing process.
• Experimentation is key to discovering effective writing habits.
• Mindset plays a crucial role in overcoming creative blocks.
• Letting go of pressure can enhance creativity and enjoyment in writing.
• Reader expectations are foundational to crafting compelling stories.
• Creating a sustainable writing routine involves understanding practical and mindset disruptors.
• You don't have to navigate the writing journey alone; seek support when needed.

 

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Guests and Their Work

10:07 The Reality of Emerging Authors

21:35 Identifying Red Flags in Critique Partnerships

29:31 Personalised Writing Processes: The Spectrum of Styles

35:01 Self-Discovery in Writing: Understanding Your Process

44:29 Crafting Compelling Stories: Reader Expectations and Foundations