Creative Writing Video Tip of the Day with Beth Barany
Here’s my writing tip of the day in one minute via video. You can use it for editing also. My tip is about timed writing, a simple yet powerful technique. If you use this tip,...
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World Building in Fantasy, Interview with Beth Barany (Podcast)
From the archives: In August 2014, I was interviewed by Michelle Murrain on my views on world building in fantasy for the monthly Broad Universe podcasts. We discussed the philosophy of world building for fantasy,...
Writing as a Vocation? by Beth Barany
I want to talk about vocation or avocation. In a previous blog post here https://writersfunzone.com/blog/2019/05/02/write-to-market-by-beth-barany/, I shared about my rumination on writing to market or not. I don’t think it’s wrong or bad to...
Writer Imperfect Show: Chat about books, publishing, and writing
I was part of the Writer Imperfect Show recently and chatted with the host and two other writers about writing novels and the writing process. A good time was had by all. We talked...
Market Your Novel From Your Core Values by Beth Barany
You can market your novel from your Core Values. Read on for some ideas on how. *** To effectively market your novels, it’s important to know what kind of books you write and what...
Building Your Author Brand by Beth Barany
You can build your author brand. Let’s discuss some tips how. *** You’re a creative writer. Maybe you write romance, and maybe you write other things too. You probably want to market and sell...
Did you know it’s National Novel Promotion Month? #NaNoProMo
Yes, it’s National Novel Promotion Month? #NaNoProMo. Sweet. What is it? Read on to find out… Many of you are familiar with #NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) held every November) to inspire writers to...
Write To Market? by Beth Barany
In this post I discuss my take on the whole “write to market” conversation. After you read this post, I’d love to hear your take on the topic. *** I was recently in...
3 Fun Videos on Planning Your Novel
Today is the eighth and last in an 8-post series on planning your novel. In today’s post, Ezra shares 3 fun videos on preparing for NaNoWriMo or any time. If you missed it: the...
A Simple Tool to Design Your Plot for Novelists
Today is the seventh in an 8-post series on plan your novel. In today’s post, we focus on a simple tool to design your plot called, “Problem-Solution.” If you missed it, the first step...
Essential Character Tips for Fiction Writers Guest Post on LiveWriteThrive.com
Recently I had the pleasure of having a guest post on writer and editor C.S. Lakin’s blog, LiveWriteThrive, “Essential Character Tips for Fiction Writers Guest Post on LiveWriteThrive.com.” *** No matter if you’re a...
A Unique Way to Develop Conflict in Your Novel for Pantsers
Today is the sixth in an 8-post series on preparing your novel. In today’s post, we focus a unique way to develop conflict in your story for pantsers. If you missed it, the first...
Local Creative Writing Groups Starting Soon (Oakland, CA)
Looking for a local writer’s group in Oakland, CA? Check out these upcoming workshops by local writing teacher and novelist, Shelley Wagner. UPDATED LOCATION: Owl Bookshop, 3941 Piedmont Ave., Oakland, California Mondays 1:00 to...
Plot and Story Building Tips to Plan Your Novel
Today is the fifth in an 8-post series on planning your novel for Nanowrimo. In today’s post, we focus on plot and story building tips. If you missed it, the first step in your novel preparation...
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