Five Strategies to Prevent Perfectionism: The Thorny Side of Self Care by Lisa Towles
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.
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 April 4, 2023
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...
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HOW TO WRITE THE FUTURE PODCAST
by Kerry-Ann McDade · Published November 7, 2022 · Last modified April 4, 2023
In this episode titled What If… and Your Brain, creativity coach and podcast host, Beth Barany shares an exercise with you that can be completed in minutes and invites readers to get involved by...
by Guest Contributor · Published November 4, 2022 · Last modified November 1, 2022
A plan can help authors organize their time and production schedule to prevent the last minute chaos procrastination often creates.
HOW TO WRITE THE FUTURE PODCAST
by Kerry-Ann McDade · Published October 31, 2022 · Last modified April 4, 2023
In this episode creativity coach and podcast host, Beth Barany talks to actor and fantasy writer Hugh Tipping in this Story Success Clinic Session where they discuss the Deep Point of View. Listen to...
by Guest Contributor · Published October 28, 2022 · Last modified October 30, 2022
Three dimensional characters make better stories, here are three steps authors can use to help readers connect to their characters.
by Guest Contributor · Published October 25, 2022 · Last modified October 30, 2022
Tuning into your inner self and your heartbeat might be the best way an author can break through writer’s block and find inspiration.
HOW TO WRITE THE FUTURE PODCAST
by Kerry-Ann McDade · Published October 24, 2022 · Last modified April 4, 2023
In this episode creactivity coach and podcast host Beth Barany discusses The Horizons Model for Story Telling and shares insight into what H1, H2, and H3 represents. Listen to the podcast on: Apple Podcasts...
by Guest Contributor · Published October 21, 2022 · Last modified October 13, 2022
The ancient Greek practice of Stikhomanteia, or divination can inspire new stories and end the writer’s block so many authors dread.
by Guest Contributor · Published October 18, 2022 · Last modified October 13, 2022
Writing in someone else’s style is an excellent exercise to help authors develop their creativity and their own writing voice.
HOW TO WRITE THE FUTURE PODCAST
by Kerry-Ann McDade · Published October 17, 2022 · Last modified April 4, 2023
In this episode creativity coach and science fiction/fantasy novelist Beth Barany interviews the School of International Futures founder Cat Tully where they discuss how Cat started the school, how she organised the SOIF retreat...
by Guest Contributor · Published October 14, 2022 · Last modified October 13, 2022
Rewriting, or revision, is something every writer faces, it’s helpful to be aware of common mistakes so you can avoid them.
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