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EPISODE · Feb 5, 2026 · 29 MIN

118 - Where and when to end a chapter

from Story Magic · host Golden May

Today, Emily & Rachel talk about ending chapters!What you’ll learn from this episode:Scene vs chapterScene structureEnding in the middle?SCENE STRUCTURE BLOG: https://goldenmayediting.com/scene-structureReady 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/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/bookcoachrachelEmily: https://www.instagram.com/ebgoldenbooks/Join us September 21st - September 25th for Story Stress Test! In this FIVE-day LIVE virtual workshop, we’re going to show you how to stress-test and strengthen your story’s foundation. Leave the doubt behind, and bring the fun instead! All you have to do is register at https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/storystresstest! See you there!

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Today, Emily & Rachel talk about ending chapters! What you’ll learn from this episode: Scene vs chapterScene structureEnding in the middle?SCENE STRUCTURE BLOG: https://goldenmayediting.com/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: https://www.goldenmayediting.com/arcsmagic Join Tenacious Writing! With the perfect combo of craft, mindset, and communit...

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