Recently, I attended an online talk about intuitive editing by Mark David Gerson, another writing coach, teacher, and author. I’d just come back from Saudi Arabia where I taught three workshops in three days...
I am so loving “Letters from a Screenplay” channel on Youtube. I especially loved the episode on creating the ultimate antagonist in Michael’s analysis of the Dark Knight. Description: “Heath Ledger’s performance as The...
I see people around me feeling hampered, feeling stuck, feeling like they’re in a prison. And now with lots of shelter in place orders, including where I live in the San Francisco Bay area,...
Today I talk about how the heart of creativity is change. *** We are in some intense changing times. I hope you all will stay safe, wash your hands, and stay well informed. People...
My friends Daniel Calvisi is offering his webinar “Screenwriting Secrets of Netflix” as part of this amazing writing resources bundle he’s a part of here: The Writer’s Craft Super Stack http://bethb.net/calvisiwriterscraft :: Ends Wednesday...
How do I write a story? How do you write a story? Let’s discuss. Before we dive in, did you know we have a new the free book for the world: “10 Ways to...
Enjoy this podcast of Bringing Your Book to Life with Beth Barany and Mitchell Levy, TLL Credibility Ep. 232. Bringing Your Book to Life Listen here to learn more about Bringing Your Book to...
Are you contracting or expanding yourself to market your books? Read on… *** My life changed the day I learned how to talk about myself as a novelist. Up to that point, I felt...
by Beth Barany · Published February 29, 2020 · Last modified February 24, 2020
Writing is hard work. Don t laugh. Writers may not move mountains, literally, but we often do so with our minds. To be a successful writer, you need to write. To write, you need...
by Beth Barany · Published February 28, 2020 · Last modified February 25, 2020
When one door shuts… I’d just opened the envelope that would determine my future for the rest of my life and read the letter. They didn’t want me at the School of Journalism at...
Please welcome Pauline Wiles as she shares with us about 10 Reasons to Keep Your Writer Website Simple. She also has an amazing offer to beta test her course for free. Details and how...
Imposter Syndrome and Being a Force for Change… Maybe you recognize this… When I face my edits, I wonder, “Who I am to publish this story?” I’m only a wee person… one of 7.8...
When I was about 36 years (15 years ago now), I was so frustrated with day dreaming about running and never doing it (several years of falling asleep with the vision of me running,...
I’m always on the lookout for up-to-date real-world information on how to be successful as an author. When I was approached with the opportunity to be a part of the Children’s Book Mastery Summit...
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