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In this post I’ll outline 3 effective strategies on how to tell people about your book. Yeah! Marketing baby!
In this post I’ll outline 3 effective strategies on how to tell people about your book. Yeah! Marketing baby!
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by Beth Barany · Published October 11, 2010
In a recent conversation with fellow creative coach and business woman, Quinn MacDonald, she mentioned to me about the bus factor. I said, “The what?” “You know, in case you get hit by a...
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’ll be speaking at the 1st Annual Creativity Conference, October 4-5, 2008, Lake George, New York. My topic will be: Title: A Creative in Business: You as the Hero on This Journey
Description: Start from where you are.
Building a Creative Business Through Partnership is possible! And not only that preferable. We don’t have to go it alone. Well, unless you want to! But why would you?! First aired: Jan 6,...
HOW TO WRITE THE FUTURE PODCAST
by Kerry-Ann McDade · Published December 1, 2025 · Last modified November 26, 2025
Writing Through Chaos: Creativity and Resilience with Catharine Bramkamp – How To Write the Future episode 181 *** “I am currently deeply involved with the process and the importance of creativity in the second...
Bailey Lang’s Habits of Mind for Writers – How To Write the Future podcast, episode 176 *** “So the habits of mind are: curiosity, openness, engagement, creativity, persistence, responsibility, flexibility, and metacognition. So that’s...
Seamless Queer Characters in Fantasy World Building with Chad Grayson – How To Write the Future podcast, episode 174 *** “I’m not asking for everybody to center queer characters in their narratives in world-building,...
HOW TO WRITE THE FUTURE PODCAST
by Kerry-Ann McDade · Published September 8, 2025 · Last modified September 15, 2025
Creating Positive Visual Futures with Illustrator Melquea Smith – How To Write the Future podcast, episode 169 “I think of hope. And especially in a world that can be seen as cruel, that can...
Discover how Margo’s Money Troubles reveals lessons on building a creative business, selling your writing, and thriving as an author.
In this Q&A with Andrea Reider, she shares her experience typesetting with mainstream publishing and self published author alike.
Andrea Rider shares about her book, “Staying Freelance,” with tips on promotion for success with your freelance writing career.
Bring Improv to Your Life, Interview with Melissa Dinwiddie, Part 1 – How To Write the Future podcast, episode 116 “So every day after breakfast, I lead these creative catalyzing sessions, which is basically...
HOW TO WRITE THE FUTURE PODCAST
by Kerry-Ann McDade · Published January 22, 2024 · Last modified February 11, 2024
Good-Bad Girls, Barbie, and Other Wild Women Archetypes, Interview with Vanessa Sage, part 2 – How To Write the Future podcast, episode 81 “… I did have that moment like Barbie did, where this...
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