Last October 2009, Cheryl Liquori and I got video taped for GuruTube.net. I had a great time! I have to admit, though, I was nervous. I was going to have a video clip on the same site as Guy Kawasaki and MC Hammer! (Our videos will be posted in a few weeks.)
book marketing / Book Promotion
by Beth Barany · Published March 17, 2010 · Last modified March 21, 2010
Twitter is a lot of fun! I’d be the first to admit it. And it’s a time suck. In researching this article I spent WAY too much time playing on Twitter, doing good things...
Don’t get an MFA. Just write. All an MFA does is prove to yourself that you are committed to your writing. That’s the ultimate experience you want, right? You don’t need an MFA, all those expenses for that. Just write.
It’s really hard for me to write about myself. I’m almost always writing how-to posts, sharing tips and tricks about writing, and sharing what I know about other people and their cool resources. What is the hardest for me is to reveal a weakness, share a foible, admit a fault.
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?
book marketing / Book Promotion
by Beth Barany · Published February 18, 2010 · Last modified June 19, 2015
In the past 15 months, we’ve had 10 books on the bestseller list. When I say “bestseller” I mean major lists: New York Times, Wall Street Journal, et al. Still, even after numerous books and a variety of lists, the “list” itself still confounded me, so I decided to do a little research to find out what it really takes to hit a list.
Author Interviews / inspiration
by Beth Barany · Published February 16, 2010 · Last modified February 18, 2010
What I love about being a writer is talking about writing, telling crazy stories, and listening to even more wild ones! At the start of the year, I got to do just that — one of the most fun things, for me, a writer can do: I had lunch with one of my favorite authors!
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!
As visits on the social network skyrocket, here’s how to funnel in potential customers. Facebook is racking up astounding numbers. Last month, 132 million U.S. visitors frequented the site—the most to Facebook in its six-year history (founded in February 2004)—according to Compete.com.
book marketing / Book Promotion
by Beth Barany · Published January 25, 2010 · Last modified February 16, 2010
As you may know, marketing is all about psychology. Most people think of the psychology of their readers because we must direct our efforts towards our readers’ needs and wants. While this is certainly important and I teach these ideas as well, equally important is the psychology of YOU, the writer.
Author Career / Book Promotion
by Beth Barany · Published January 22, 2010 · Last modified January 26, 2010
You’re in charge of your schedule. So set up a game you can win around social networking. Have a goal, which is how you “win” the game. Overall make your goal 100% attainable and fun, unless you also need to know you’re climbing to the top of a really tall mountain to motivate you.
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You can win a e-book to spark your writing! Read on… I love to travel. Travel sparks my imagination, fuels my story engine, and renews my motivation to write. One of my most favorite place in the world is Paris, France. I have lived there twice, visited twice, and speak fluent French.
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