In “Email Marketing and List Building for Authors with Philip Duncan, Part 1,” host Beth Barany, creativity coach, and science fiction and fantasy novelist, chats with Philip where they discuss the creative benefits of...
How To Write the Future — SF/F Writing Podcast | WFZ
by Kerry-Ann McDade · Published February 13, 2023 · Last modified April 4, 2023
In this How To Write the Future podcast episode, titled “World Building Tips for Foresight Practitioners: How to Make Your Scenarios Come Alive,” Beth Barany shares the six-step process that she uses when collaborating with...
How To Write the Future — SF/F Writing Podcast | WFZ
by Kerry-Ann McDade · Published January 30, 2023 · Last modified April 4, 2023
In this How To Write the Future podcast episode, titled “Where to Start with the How To Write The Future podcast,” Beth Barany celebrates her 30th podcast episode by featuring listener favorites and which episodes to...
by Beth Barany · Published January 15, 2023
Thank you for signing up for the World Building Workbook for Fiction Writers by Beth Barany Check your inbox to confirm your subscription. Then you’ll be sent the workbook right away. c. 2023 Beth...
by Beth Barany · Published January 14, 2023 · Last modified May 13, 2026
Click on the image to download the PDF workbook. ⬇️ Or click on this link:https://writersfunzone.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/WORLD-BUILDING-WORKBOOK-BY-BETH-BARANY_v02-2023.pdfWith your World Building Workbook for Fiction Writers:You can use the prompts to take notes in your journal or digital...
How To Write the Future — SF/F Writing Podcast | WFZ
by Kerry-Ann McDade · Published January 9, 2023 · Last modified April 4, 2023
In this How To Write the Future podcast episode, titled “Fiction Writing Tips: Number One Tip, Worldview and Time Travel,” Beth Barany shares her number one tool for choosing world building details in your story...
How To Write the Future — SF/F Writing Podcast | WFZ
by Kerry-Ann McDade · Published January 2, 2023 · Last modified April 4, 2023
In this How To Write the Future podcast episode, titled “National Science Fiction Day, plus Fiction Writing Tips: World Building Through Action,” Beth Barany shares how writers can bring their story world alive through the...
How To Write the Future — SF/F Writing Podcast | WFZ
by Kerry-Ann McDade · Published December 26, 2022 · Last modified April 4, 2023
In this How To Write the Future podcast episode, Beth Barany shares Fiction Writing Tips and her perspective on how she guides writers feeling overwhelmed with their world building. Platforms the podcast is available on include Apple...
How To Write the Future — SF/F Writing Podcast | WFZ
by Kerry-Ann McDade · Published December 19, 2022 · Last modified April 4, 2023
In this How To Write the Future podcast episode, Beth Barany shares 3 Common Problems in World Building for Novelists and one piece of advice for writers to get started on creating vivid worlds...
How To Write the Future — SF/F Writing Podcast | WFZ
by Kerry-Ann McDade · Published December 5, 2022 · Last modified April 4, 2023
Beth Barany shares insight into building your characters’ reality to make it stand out to readers and how our models of reality can shift in this episode World Building and Mental Models. Platforms the...
Emma Května recently hosted me on her podcast Wild Creative where we discussed topics like human consciousness, fairytales & folklore, and world-building. Have a listen to the show on Apple Podcasts | Spotify |...
by Beth Barany · Published November 3, 2022 · Last modified May 13, 2026
Free Download | PRINTABLE | WRITING PROMPTSSign up here to get your World Building Workbook for Fiction WritersOverwhelmed by world-building for your science fiction or fantasy novel?Use these prompts to brainstorm your story’s world....
Terri Connellan recently hosted me on her Create Your Story Podcast where we discussed story-telling, empowering women, and discovering your best writing process. Have a listen to the show on Apple Podcasts / Google...
by Beth Barany · Published September 21, 2022 · Last modified July 29, 2026
How To Write The Future podcast How To Write the Future — SF/F Writing Podcast | WFZ215+ episodes of practical craft advice for science fiction and fantasy writers. Hosted by Beth Barany. Listen on...
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