3 Essential Editing Tips: Oh the Feels! (Part 1)
Ezra and I are preparing for the October “Plan Your Novel” course (homestudy version here) and students are looking forward to writing their novels. Several of you wrote me last week and let me...
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Write what you know…emotionally
From the library of Beth’s writing resources, a quote from Lisa Cron’s book, WIRED FOR STORY: “MYTH: Write what you know. REALITY: Write what you know emotionally.” I love this quote because, well, it...
Join us for “Plan Your Novel” 30-Day Writing Challenge, Starts Oct. 1st
For those of you who want support, tools, lessons, and community, join us in the October 2015 live and extended course, “Plan Your Novel” 30-Day Writing Challenge. Check it out here: http://30daywritingchallengefornovelists.bethbarany.com/ In our...
3 Reasons to Join a Writing Community (video) by Beth Barany #amwalking #amwriting
Okay, I’m not sure that there are three reasons for joining a writing community, but there are a few I give here, because the video is only 3 minutes long. Enjoy! ABOUT: In this video,...
Ruminate about Story with a Buddy #amwriting #amwalking
WHO: I’m Beth Barany, award-winning novelist and Creativity Coach for Writers. http://www.BethBarany.com WHY I post these videos: I walk my talk, and with pleasure. ABOUT: In this video, Ezra Barany (my husband) and I talk...
#amwalking #amwriting Longing, Desire, and Motivation by Beth Barany
My #amwalking #amwriting Video How do you notice your longing, desire, or motivation? Please share in the comments below. Thanks! What counts is that you show up and do the work, whether it be...
#amwalking #amwriting Self-Compassion + Self-Recrimination, Happy Monday
Happy Monday, everybody! Hello Writers! Hope you’re well and showing up for your writer self and your walking self and all your selves. What counts is that you show up and do the work, whether...
Writer Who Walks: End-of-Month Wrap up + Next Month’s Plans (#AmWalking)
Writer Who Walks: End-of-Month Wrap up + Next Month’s Plans (#AmWalking) What counts is that you show up and do the work, whether it be writing, walking, or something else that you’re passionate about....
Getting Started with my Novel is so Hard #amwriting
“Getting Started with my Novel is So Hard” As an author’s coach, I hear this all the time. I know how you feel. I’ll tell you a little secret. The secret to getting started...
Story Beginnings by Kay Keppler
Hooking that reader with an intriguing opening is critical, especially if that reader is unfamiliar with your work. Many books have well-established ways of opening. Authors, like chess masters, can choose familiar opening gambits that help readers feel comfortable while establishing the story, stirring interest, and starting the action. You might want to think about launching your story with one of these familiar types of openings.
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