Today, Emily &amp; Rachel talk about unlikeable characters. What you’ll learn from this episode [insert bullet points] What does  ‘unlikable’ mean, and who decides?How to make unlikeable characters more likeableThe importance of ideal reader when building complex / morally grey charactersHow to create unlikable characters intentionally by giving them purposeAn impromptu A Game of Thrones debate!Ready to make readers so in love with your characters they can’t stop biting their nails in an...

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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!&nbsp;