by Beth Barany · Published November 19, 2018 · Last modified March 15, 2019
Ezra and I are so excited to announce our latest book for fiction writers. Enjoy this excerpt from the introduction. If you’re so moved, please share with your friends and fellow writers. Thanks! ***...
Writing a novel can be a chaotic, messy process. What if your writing software helped you surf your creative process, instead of make you crazy? What if you had a personal organizational superhero for...
I’m excited to present a special webinar training for fiction writers by Scrivener expert, friend, and fellow novelist, Vanessa Kier. In her own words: You’re looking for a better way to write your novel....
by Beth Barany · Published October 11, 2018 · Last modified November 19, 2018
Bring Ease into Your Novel Writing Process with ScrivenerBeth Barany and Writer’s Fun Zone present a special webinar training for fiction writers by Scrivener expert, Vanessa Kier: You’re looking for a better way to...
In this video, Beth interviews Bonnie about her process for character creation, including attitude and worldview as a filter for the characters experience and about the 12 character expression elements.
How to Create Vivid, Compelling Characters #4: A Pantser Talks About Characterization: In this video, Bonnie interviews Beth about her process for character creation, including goal-motivation-conflict, an “I am” statement, and a look at characterization during both pre-planning and editing.
How to Create Vivid, Compelling Characters: In this video, Beth discusses a passage from Bonnie’s work-in-progress to show how you can reveal character by letting the reader peek into the character’s thought process via interior monologue.
How to Create Vivid, Compelling Characters: Characterization Techniques in Action: In this video, Beth and Bonnie discusses a passage from Beth’s Henrietta the Dragon Slayer (Book 1) to show how you can reveal character through...
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by Beth Barany · Published July 6, 2018 · Last modified April 30, 2019
A few weeks ago I was a guest on Ryan Perry’s Simple Biz Support Facebook Live show talking about helping writers achieve their writing dreams. We talked about my writer’s journey, how I help writers,...
How to Create Vivid, Compelling Characters: In this video, Beth and Bonnie discuss two passages from V.E. Schwab’s A Gathering of Darkness to show how you can reveal character through relationship (and relationship reversal)...
by Beth Barany · Published July 1, 2018 · Last modified August 3, 2018
30-Day Plan Your Novel October 2018 Course Kay LaLoneYA Paranormal Mystery Author “This course helped me get out of my writing rut. I am not one to outline or get to know my characters...
Recently I did an AMA feed, a Q&A service, and received over 30 questions about writing, editing, marketing, coaching writers, and the writers life. Here’s a few of the questions and their answers. If...
by Beth Barany · Published May 31, 2018 · Last modified June 7, 2018
Summer Workshop: Branding for Novelists 2018 Do you wish your book marketing and promotions was fun and easy?Do you want to get started on your book marketing but don’t know where to begin?Then join...
by Beth Barany · Published April 9, 2018 · Last modified October 11, 2018
This Powerful Tool Pulls Readers Into Your Story What if you could master a simple technique to make your stories irresistible to your readers?Even if your prose is beautiful, your characters feel alive, and...
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