Five Things I Learned From Ripping Off Agatha Christie by Laurel Osterkamp
Authors sometimes worry about taking inspiration from past authors. One author shares how she used Agatha Christie to do just that.
Authors sometimes worry about taking inspiration from past authors. One author shares how she used Agatha Christie to do just that.
Inspiration can come from many different sources, some as easy as simply mixing up your routine and looking around you with new perspective.
HOW TO WRITE THE FUTURE PODCAST
by Kerry-Ann McDade · Published July 15, 2022 · Last modified April 4, 2023
In the second episode of “How To Write The Future” titled “Stepping into Another’s Shoes,” I share my ability to slip into other people’s perspectives and about writing optimistic stories. A skill I have...
HOW TO WRITE THE FUTURE PODCAST
by Kerry-Ann McDade · Published July 6, 2022 · Last modified April 4, 2023
“How To Write The Future” is a new podcast from award-winning author Beth Barany. In the first episode, Beth introduces listeners to her future plans for the podcast and discusses How to write optimistic...
Yvonne Marchese recently hosted me on her Late Boomer Living Podcast with the episode titled “How to Write the Future” namesake of my podcast, where we discussed my journey to becoming a novelist and...
Flash fiction is a great way to show off your skill on social media, here are some easy tips and tricks on how to perfect the art.
Authors can supplement their income while they’re writing with freelance work, including proofreading, editing, and blogging.
Making changes to your story, while you’re writing it, can seem overwhelming and frustrating unless you’re prepared for them.
Mike Consol hosted Beth Barany on his podcast Novelist Spotlight. Beth spoke about Activate The Body And The Mind.
It’s hard for authors, new and old, to find time to write, but making the most of the time you have can make all the difference.
Inspiration for characters can be as close as the people and places around you, even while you’re traveling for your vacation.
Enjoy this Author Q&A with Dr. Jeanne Powell, sharing about her inspirations, passions writing habits, and future plans.
Enjoy this post and video about “Adapt Your Fiction to a Screenplay: A Conversation with Dan Calvisi and Beth Barany.” *** In which Beth interviews Daniel about his Infostack offer for Write Publish Profit...
An attorney explains details if when and if an author should copyright their work for maximum protection from infringement.
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