Update: You can get the recording of this discussion here. Join us in discussion on fueling your writing and creative process. I’m excited to announce that I’ll be in discussion with Linda Joy Meyers...
Do you ever shy away from certain topics in your writing for fear of what people will say or think? As a writer and/or artist you have power and the ability to influence others through what you create. Why not use that power to challenge assumptions and to try and get closer to the truth? Is it because the truth can set you free, but can also get you fired, killed, or at the very least into arguments and trouble with your friends, family and associates?
Third in new blog series that we’re running for the next six months. See all the posts here. Travel & Writing: Flights of the Imagination Blog Series with Beth Barany and Paula Chafee Scardamalia For...
I mentioned last month that I would share a bit of news with you. Well the news is that I am leaving Ireland to return to the UK, where my husband is from and where we spent the first few years of married life. It was a big decision but we know it is the right one for us. We’re quite excited about the potential of a new start and are eager to get going now the decision has been made.
I think it was the first time that as I writer I really felt out of my comfort zone; it was also the first time I’d ever said, ‘I don’t think I can write this story.
by Beth Barany · Published February 13, 2014 · Last modified July 29, 2025
Thanks for arriving here. I love hearing from other writers and creatives. I have an FAQ below. If that doesn’t help you, please contact me with the form below. I generally return emails in...
In fiction, inanimate objects are seldom truly inanimate.
The idea of expressing art through one’s body can seem foreign in this environment, but I believe it’s vital for unlocking creative potential in other areas.
Welcome to the Spring 2013 issue of the Author Entrepreneurship Magazine! I created this magazine to help authors create sustainable and successful careers. It is my gift to you! This month’s theme is Sales and Success Mindset.
For this post I’m talking about turning a negative into a positive. Think glass half full with your choice of drink.
Welcome to the January 2013 issue of the Author Entrepreneurship Magazine! I created this magazine to help authors create
sustainable and successful careers. It is my gift to you! This month’s theme is New Technology for Author Entrepreneurs.
Enjoy this guest post from fun, bubbly and oh-so-practical, Alara Castell! Useful for all us Author Entrepreneurs! *** I feel this post can relate to anything from finding a partner, to attracting more clients, to...
Twitter for Authors / Writing Tips
by Beth Barany · Published September 27, 2011 · Last modified February 14, 2014
Welcome to Twitter Tuesdays where I feature tips on how to use Twitter for authors by authors. This week we feature tips and advice from author and social media expert, Phyllis Zimbler Miller. She reveals...
When you feel that your characters aren’t jumping off the page, apply this nifty NLP tool to enrich the scene, make your characters come alive and create a compelling and memorable story. NLP is...
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