Story World Diagnosis: What Stage Are You In by Beth Barany
In today’s latest episode of “How to Write The Future” titled “Story World Diagnosis: What Stage Are You In” I discuss the 5 main stages of building a story world. For over 20 years,...
How To Write the Future — SF/F Writing Podcast | WFZ
by Kerry-Ann McDade · Published August 17, 2022 · Last modified April 4, 2023
In today’s latest episode of “How to Write The Future” titled “Story World Diagnosis: What Stage Are You In” I discuss the 5 main stages of building a story world. For over 20 years,...
How To Write the Future — SF/F Writing Podcast | WFZ
by Kerry-Ann McDade · Published July 24, 2022 · Last modified April 4, 2023
In today’s latest episode of “How To Write The Future” titled “How to Build a Future World” I share how I build my science fiction world in my Janey McCallister mystery series. Have a listen...
How To Write the Future — SF/F Writing Podcast | WFZ
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...
by Beth Barany · Published December 6, 2021 · Last modified March 5, 2026
World Building in Fantasy, Interview with Beth Barany (Podcast) Playlist for Build Better Worlds HTWTF Mini-series (YouTube link)Resources: World Building for Novelists by Beth BaranyBuild Better Worlds interview series with co-author, Michael Kilman: Part...
How do you build a whole world? Lord of the Rings, Disc World, Game of Thrones, Handmaid’s Tale, these fantasy series are as much about their world as they are about the characters and story.
In August 2014, I was interviewed by progressive science fiction author, Maxwell Pearl, on my views on world building in fantasy for the monthly Broad Universe podcasts. We discussed the philosophy of world-building for...
PhD to Business Part 1 explores why six PhD graduates left traditional academic paths to build businesses and careers of their own.
How To Write the Future — SF/F Writing Podcast | WFZ
by Kerry-Ann McDade · Published August 10, 2026
How A Character’s Breathing Reveals Their Emotion in Your Novel – How To Write the Future podcast, episode 217 *** “It all starts with awareness of yourself and noticing how you’re feeling at different...
How To Write the Future — SF/F Writing Podcast | WFZ
by Kerry-Ann McDade · Published July 13, 2026 · Last modified August 4, 2026
Editing Your Sci-Fi/Fantasy Novel: Genre, Tropes, and Character Arc – How To Write the Future podcast, episode 213 *** “Identify in your own book what are the tropes that you’re using that are identifiable...
How To Write the Future — SF/F Writing Podcast | WFZ
by Kerry-Ann McDade · Published July 7, 2026 · Last modified August 4, 2026
How To Use Notion AI for Developmental Editing – How To Write the Future podcast, episode 212 *** “ My end goal is to be able to say to the writer, “Here’s where you’re weak,...
Write the Future: Our Five Themes – How To Write the Future podcast, episode 211 *** “Writing craft is about meaning and the reader experience. I really don’t teach rigid rules because language is...
YouTube Listen or Watch Youtube | Spotify ABOUT THIS EPISODE In this heartfelt second episode, host Iman Llompart sits down with mother–daughter writing duo Rachel McLaughlin and Michele Burns for an intimate, meaningful conversation...
In this podcast interview, Beth Barany Talks Writing Careers, Genre-Bending Stories, and Creative Coaching with Amy Ayres. Beth Barany recently joined Amy Ayres for a conversation about writing careers, creative growth, genre-bending stories, and...
How To Write the Future — SF/F Writing Podcast | WFZ
by Kerry-Ann McDade · Published June 22, 2026 · Last modified August 4, 2026
Crafting a Compelling Villain: Goals, Motivation, Conflict – How To Write the Future podcast, episode 210 *** “In addition to your villain’s goal, they need a motivation. They feel like they’re the hero of...
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