Things Would Never Be the Same Again by Beth Barany
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,...
Author: Beth Barany
Writer’s Adventure Guide Suggested Reading List
Writer’s Adventure Guide Suggested Reading List From The Writer’s Adventure Guide MYTH AND THE HERO’S JOURNEY Campbell, Joseph. The Hero With a Thousand Faces Campbell, Joseph. The Power of Myth Estés, Clarissa Pinkola. Women...
A Historical Romance for Review: Another Ruth by Rita Kuhn
“Even after reading the first few pages, I was swept up in this enthralling and touching story. It conjured up images of another time and place so richly, so touchingly.” — Judy Massarano Another...
What Motivates You To Write? by Beth Barany
What motivates you as a writer? That’s what I would like to know. Do you want to leave a legacy? Do you want to write down your stories? Because. Just because. Because your characters...
Brush up on your English grammar with these courses
If you feel like English grammar is a confused knot and want to brush up on it, check out these free or cheap resources available online: (This post was inspired by a question from...
Resources on Point of View (POV)
Check out our resources on POV — point of view — on Writer’s Fun Zone blog and beyond. Articles, webinar trainings, and books. Questions about point of view? Post in the comments below. Any...
Branding for Authors: The Essentials
This Saturday, October 12, 2019, in Novato, California, I’ll present “Branding for Authors: The Essentials,” a morning talk and an afternoon hands-on workshop “Foundation of Your Author Branding: Craft Your Author Branding Statement” to Bay Area...
Fair Play and Foul Play: Writing Crime Fiction by Margaret Lucke
Today we welcome back author and teacher Margaret Lucke to chat about writing crime fiction and share about her upcoming course. *** Do you like stories that are veiled in mystery? Is a cloak...
Essential Keys to Story Planning with Beth Barany
Today, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 7-9pm, I’m presenting to the Napa Valley Writers, a branch of the California Writers Club, “Essential Keys to Story Planning.” What are the Essential Keys to Story Planning? Read on. It’s...
Expectations vs. What Is by Beth Barany
Do you have unrealistic expectations with your writing? In my conversations with writers this week, one theme kept coming up. “I thought writing the first draft would be easier by now.” “I have unrealistic...
Finding Success On Your Own Terms as a Writer (podcast)
Recently I was interviewed by Keri Roberts of the podcast “Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things” about finding success on your own terms as a writer. Enjoy! Success on On Your Own Terms I chatted about...
Creativity is a Revolutionary Act by Beth Barany
Creativity is inherent in being human and is key to how we learn and grow; creativity is our power. In this day and age of great change, exercising our creativity is a revolutionary act....
How do you win as a writer? by Beth Barany
How do you win as a writer? It may not be what you think. It’s not about comparing yourself to other writers. It’s not about being miserable and too busy. It is about setting...
How to Ride That Wave: Story Inspiration is Everywhere
Recently I shared about the Mythulu cards I’ve recently started using for story inspiration and I LOVE them. Several of you told me of decks you use that inspire you with your fiction. So cool! I hadn’t heard...
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