3 Common Problems in World Building for Novelists
In this How To Write the Future podcast episode, Beth Barany shares 3 Common Problems in World Building for Novelists and one piece of advice for writers to get started on creating vivid worlds...
In this How To Write the Future podcast episode, Beth Barany shares 3 Common Problems in World Building for Novelists and one piece of advice for writers to get started on creating vivid worlds...
by Guest Contributor · Published December 16, 2022 · Last modified December 6, 2022
To gain attention for your novels, try blogging – a powerful marketing resource. Here’s some basic misconceptions and advice to get started.
In this How To Write the Future episode, Beth Barany shares 8 Steps to Unlock Your Writing Process and shares information on her one-to-one Writing Assessment Session – on sale now, which will help...
Copyright law protects creative work from being used without reference or purchase and it’s important to be sure you’re familiar with it.
Beth Barany shares insight into building your characters’ reality to make it stand out to readers and how our models of reality can shift in this episode World Building and Mental Models. Platforms the...
by Guest Contributor · Published December 2, 2022 · Last modified December 1, 2022
Hoarding, as a character flaw, creates characters with depth and you can find inspiration for this in the world all around you.
Emma Května recently hosted me on her podcast Wild Creative where we discussed topics like human consciousness, fairytales & folklore, and world-building. Have a listen to the show on Apple Podcasts | Spotify |...
In the new How To Write the Future podcast episode, Beth Barany talks to science fiction writer Mellissa Green and they share the world-building challenges that writers face. Platforms the podcast is available on...
by Guest Contributor · Published November 22, 2022 · Last modified November 26, 2022
A successful, well-built mailing list is vital and can increase books sales for independent and traditionally published authors alike.
HOW TO WRITE THE FUTURE PODCAST
by Kerry-Ann McDade · Published November 21, 2022 · Last modified December 4, 2022
In this episode titled “Your Mindset and the Writer’s Stance” creativity coach and podcast host, Beth Barany invites readers to explore their ideal writer’s life and talks about mindset and the writer’s stance. Platforms...
Self care is important for authors to make time for even when it’s difficult to resist the allure of perfectionism and admit you need help.
Dzintra Sullivan and Steven Ross recently hosted me on their podcast What the Book where we discussed my writing history, the many genres I write in, and how strong heroines take the lead in...
HOW TO WRITE THE FUTURE PODCAST
by Kerry-Ann McDade · Published November 14, 2022 · Last modified December 4, 2022
In this episode titled 19. News and Updates from the World Of Futurists and Strategic Foresight Practitioners, creativity coach and podcast host, Beth Barany invites readers to get involved by sharing their positive “What...
Trademarks identify your brand and help with sales, but you can wait to register it until your brand has grown enough to cover the cost.
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