I want a new writing toy. But I haven’t been writing fiction regularly. So I set up a reward for myself. If I can write regular and turn in two Neochapters to my writing group on time, then and only then do I get to order the new Neo, well, after I turn in my old one and get the $25 rebate. Woot!
Creativity Tools and Tips / Writing Tips
by Beth Barany · Published March 3, 2010 · Last modified March 2, 2010
Be clear on your book’s purpose. That is, get clear on why you want to write this book? Why, specifically, this book? Why, specifically, now does this book need to come out into the world?
Courses + Workshops / Creativity Tools and Tips / inspiration / Writer's Adventure Guide
by Beth Barany · Published February 15, 2010 · Last modified February 16, 2010
Stuck? Have an idea but not sure how put it down on paper? Looking for a guideline to help build your story? Then this online workshop is for you! Join Beth Barany as she presents 12 clear organized steps to create your novel from beginning to end.
Creativity Tools and Tips / inspiration
by Beth Barany · Published February 8, 2010 · Last modified February 10, 2010
“The hero named jack” In a Google Search, I found only five exact phrases. Hmmm. http://bit.ly/c59Gdf In a more loose search “hero named jack,” I found more over 32, 000 sites. Hmmm. How many heroes are named Jack? Lots!
I’m an avid reader. This holiday weekend I’m reading the internet, inhaling is more like it. Specifically, I’m trawling Twitter.com, Facebook.com and various and sundry links I find posted there. Mostly on social networking.
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Author Entrepreneur / Author Inspiration / Creativity Tools and Tips
by Beth Barany · Published July 25, 2009 · Last modified November 3, 2022
A tongue-in-cheek look at where writers get their ideas.
Or, Click on this link to see the video: The Secret Source of Patricia Simpson’s Success
Patricia Simpson is a paranormal romance writer, and like Kay Keppler in the video, is one of my critique partners.
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