Building a Creative Business Through Partnership
Building a Creative Business Through Partnership is possible! And not only that preferable. We don’t have to go it alone. Well, unless you want to! But why would you?!
- First aired: Jan 6, 2026
- YouTube: Why Creative Businesses Grow Better Together | Beth Barany
I recently joined host Michi Lantz as a guest on Making It to talk about how I help writers turn scattered ideas into finished, publishable books.
We discussed why “a good hour” beats forcing productivity, how to edit a messy first draft, and why partnership—not hustle—is the real lever for building a sustainable creative business.
I’m a sci-fi and fantasy writing coach with nearly 20 years of experience, as well as an award-winning novelist, creativity coach, and writing teacher.
I empower creative entrepreneurs to bring their imaginative visions to life.
With over two decades in the publishing world, I specialize in helping science fiction and fantasy writers and creative professionals overcome blocks, develop sustainable creative practices, and build thriving businesses around their art.
As the author of multiple science fiction and fantasy novels, I understand firsthand the challenges of balancing artistic vision with entrepreneurial success.
I’m the founder of Writer’s Fun Zone, where I offer courses, coaching, and resources designed to help writers at every stage of their journey—from drafting their first manuscript to marketing their published works.
I’m passionate about the intersection of creativity and business, and I believe that artists deserve both creative fulfillment and financial sustainability.
Through my teaching, I emphasize practical strategies for maintaining creative momentum, building author platforms, and developing the entrepreneurial mindset necessary for long-term success in today’s rapidly evolving creative landscape.
When I’m not writing or coaching, I enjoy exploring new worlds through science fiction, practicing martial arts, and traveling with my husband. I live in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Connect with me
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethbarany/
Website: https://www.bethbarany.com and https://www.baranycoaching.com
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Credits:
Producer: Michi Lantz
Editor: Michi Lantz
Executive Producer: Danny Iny
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