by Beth Barany · Published January 23, 2011 · Last modified September 7, 2014
It’s another video in our Sunday Video for Authors series. If you have a video that you love re: writing, creativity, etc., I’d love to know about it. I’m learning to love video and...
by Beth Barany · Published January 22, 2011 · Last modified November 28, 2025
As a writer, I’ve often shunned creativity prompts. Why do I need them? I am so creative; I can sit down and just write. Ah! But it wasn’t always this way.
Welcome to the new Friday series on the business side of being a creative entrepreneur. You know you’re in the category if you’re an artist who sells his or her work, or you’re wanting to do that. You’re in this category if you are: * creativity coach who coaches artists and is an artist, including writers…
book marketing / Book Promotion / social media for authors
by Beth Barany · Published January 20, 2011
This Thursday marks the beginning of my social media for author tip series, where I offer you tips to put into practice the social media tips you hear rolling around out there so that...
Welcome to a new Wednesday series about fairy tales, fantasy and other topics that inspire me as a fiction author. To relax and get inspired, I like to read fairy tales. Modern, old, new,...
The best snappy dialogue that comes to my mind is from the movies of the 30’s and 40’s, think Kathryn Hepburn, and Cary Grant. These are the two actors who I think of as the King and Queen of snappy dialogue.
Future of Publishing / publishing
by Beth Barany · Published January 17, 2011 · Last modified January 16, 2011
In no particular order, here are some resources I’ve come across recently that have helped inform my life as in indie novelist and my life as coach and consultant to authors. Educate yourself. Get...
by Beth Barany · Published January 16, 2011 · Last modified February 23, 2016
It’s another video in our Sunday Video for Authors series. If you have a video that you love re: writing, creativity, etc., I’d love to know. I’m learning to love video and would love...
Today I acknowledge the hard working independently published novelists who are doing really well. Why? Because I want to join their ranks, and will. Though more on that later. (BTW, I have already self-published...
I don’t have much to say right now. I’m feeling like the Hermit. Walking into a dark cave. Guided only by the light of my heart, mind and soul. Searching for answers only I...
by Beth Barany · Published January 13, 2011 · Last modified January 12, 2011
Once upon a time, life was simple. Okay, it never was, but it was less complicated than now. When I first began writing, I wrote only as Terry Campbell, one writing name, no confusion.
From one of the contest organizers: Just thought I’d post a note for everyone who couldn’t make it to the meeting regarding the contests that Tina and I are both running. The details for...
Many people ask me how to find literary agents. (Well, after they ask me if I am one. Nope — I’m not. But I can help you find one!) Or you can find one...
“How many books have you sold? Find out on Amazon Central’s new feature that connects authors to Nielsen BookScan. It’s information that, previously, only publishers could access. Authors had to wait for bi-annual royalty...
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