How To Write the Future — SF/F Writing Podcast | WFZ
by Kerry-Ann McDade · Published October 12, 2026
Story Alchemy for Sci-Fi and Fantasy Writers – How To Write the Future podcast, episode 226 “I strived for many years to learn how to write fiction, and when I finally learned how, it...
How to Talk About Your Art explores why artists struggle to explain their work and how sharing creativity can help others understand it.
How To Write the Future — SF/F Writing Podcast | WFZ
by Kerry-Ann McDade · Published October 5, 2026
How to Convey Backstory for Secondary and Tertiary Characters, How To Write the Future podcast, episode 225 “You only need to reveal backstory when the reader absolutely needs to know it.” – Beth Barany ...
Protecting the Creative Life: The Structure That Supports Creativity explores how structure can protect your time, energy, and creativity.
How To Write the Future — SF/F Writing Podcast | WFZ
by Kerry-Ann McDade · Published September 28, 2026 · Last modified October 1, 2026
Dictating Fiction: Tools and Workflow, How To Write the Future podcast, episode 224 “Dictation can be a creative process partner, meaning it can help you think through ideas at the idea phase.” –...
PhD to Business Part 1 explores why six PhD graduates left traditional academic paths to build businesses and careers of their own.
Rom-Com Vs Rom-Mystery? Turns Out They Use the Same Skills in Different Costumes shows how shared craft tools create romance and suspense.
How To Write the Future — SF/F Writing Podcast | WFZ
by Kerry-Ann McDade · Published September 21, 2026 · Last modified September 26, 2026
Shamanic Writing: Traveling Between Fictional Worlds – How To Write the Future podcast, episode 223 “We are traveling all the time. We are traveling into our science fiction worlds, into our fantasy worlds, into...
Tips for Preparing Your Estate and Literary Estate helps authors organize assets, copyrights, and key information for their executor.
The Top Book Description Mistakes SFF Authors Make reveals common blurb mistakes and how to attract the right sci-fi and fantasy readers.
How To Write the Future — SF/F Writing Podcast | WFZ
by Kerry-Ann McDade · Published September 14, 2026
Inside Book Coach Sessions with Beth Barany – How To Write the Future podcast, episode 222 *** “Where do you want to take your writing? Where do you want to take your writing career?...
Receptive Creativity: The Importance of Filling Your Creative Cup shows why receiving inspiration is as important as creative output.
In this episode, I’m joined by author, writing coach, and filmmaker Beth Barany for a conversation about something I hear from writers all the time: “Is it too late for me?” Beth didn’t begin...
How To Write the Future — SF/F Writing Podcast | WFZ
by Kerry-Ann McDade · Published September 7, 2026 · Last modified September 3, 2026
Back To School Vibes for Writers – How To Write the Future podcast, episode 220 *** “I was a very good student, and I loved learning, and I love going back to school. And...
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