December 14, 2010, 7-9:30pm Join us for the Writing the Middle-Grade or Young Adult Novel — Introductory Workshop. Sign up now here. Writing the Middle-Grade or Young Adult Novel — Introductory Workshop This workshop...
Oy. How many times have you heard that piece of advice? But the funny thing is — it’s true. Or better yet, it’s the only way the writing gets done. So hats off to...
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Welcome back to the Sunday Video Series on Writing, where I steal gems from YouTube that I think are funny, insightful and useful… Actually, I don’t agree with Clutchology’s premise that one turns to...
Here’s some advice for you! In less than 3 minutes learn all you need to know to be a successful writer… (Okay, I’m kidding a little, but not much…) Question for my fine Writer’s...
It’s that time of year again, boys and girls, to take up the National Novel Writing Month escapade. And for the first time, I will be doing “it.” But with my own twist. I’ve...
One of my friends is a successful branding specialist, and recently sent out his newsletter sharing how he’s preparing to go on a vision quest and how vision can help his clients shape their...
Author Career / Book Promotion / book sales / video
by Beth Barany · Published October 17, 2010 · Last modified April 23, 2015
I finally got the courage up to publicly post a video of me in front of the room. What is your number one concern around using social media as an author to promote your...
The government wants to know… More at http://www.commerce.gov/blog/2010/10/05/commerce-seeks-comment-protecting-copyrighted-works-internet.
Author Career / inspiration / Other Sites on Creativity & Writing Support
by Beth Barany · Published October 11, 2010
In a recent conversation with fellow creative coach and business woman, Quinn MacDonald, she mentioned to me about the bus factor. I said, “The what?” “You know, in case you get hit by a...
In which I reveal my inner dialogue between my Inner Critic and me, the part of me that would like the Inner Critic to STOP yelling. Thank you. My inner critic is SO strong…...
According to MarketWatch.com’s probably press release verbatim: Barnes & Noble Launches PubIt!(TM), Easy-to-Use Digital Publishing Platform for Independent and Self-Publishers PubIt! Portal Now Available, Offering Expanded Distribution, Promotion and Protection of Independently and Self-Published...
Prezi is a new online software tool that allows you to create seemingly three-dimensional presentations. “Create astonishing presentations live and on the web.” See a Prezi for yourself. I’ve set it up so it...
by Beth Barany · Published October 3, 2010 · Last modified October 4, 2010
Bookfomercial for “How Not To Write A Novel” by Howard Mittelmark and Sandra Newman. Animation by Marianne R. Petit. Yes, they’re advertising. And if you don’t laugh at least once you’re taking yourself way...
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