When One Door Shuts…
When one door shuts… I’d just opened the envelope that would determine my future for the rest of my life and read the letter. They didn’t want me at the School of Journalism at...
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Imposter Syndrome and Being a Force for Change by Beth Barany
Imposter Syndrome and Being a Force for Change… Maybe you recognize this… When I face my edits, I wonder, “Who I am to publish this story?” I’m only a wee person… one of 7.8...
Things Would Never Be the Same Again by Beth Barany
When I was about 36 years (15 years ago now), I was so frustrated with day dreaming about running and never doing it (several years of falling asleep with the vision of me running,...
Writer’s Adventure Guide Suggested Reading List
Writer’s Adventure Guide Suggested Reading List From The Writer’s Adventure Guide MYTH AND THE HERO’S JOURNEY Campbell, Joseph. The Hero With a Thousand Faces Campbell, Joseph. The Power of Myth Estés, Clarissa Pinkola. Women...
Gifts for you! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
All our books are on sale on Smashwords, December 25, 2019 through January 1, 2020 — Ezra’s* and mine. Go here to check out my fiction: YA Fantasy, Henrietta The Dragon Slayer series (3...
What Motivates You To Write? by Beth Barany
What motivates you as a writer? That’s what I would like to know. Do you want to leave a legacy? Do you want to write down your stories? Because. Just because. Because your characters...
Branding for Authors: The Essentials
This Saturday, October 12, 2019, in Novato, California, I’ll present “Branding for Authors: The Essentials,” a morning talk and an afternoon hands-on workshop “Foundation of Your Author Branding: Craft Your Author Branding Statement” to Bay Area...
Essential Keys to Story Planning with Beth Barany
Today, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 7-9pm, I’m presenting to the Napa Valley Writers, a branch of the California Writers Club, “Essential Keys to Story Planning.” What are the Essential Keys to Story Planning? Read on. It’s...
Expectations vs. What Is by Beth Barany
Do you have unrealistic expectations with your writing? In my conversations with writers this week, one theme kept coming up. “I thought writing the first draft would be easier by now.” “I have unrealistic...
Finding Success On Your Own Terms as a Writer (podcast)
Recently I was interviewed by Keri Roberts of the podcast “Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things” about finding success on your own terms as a writer. Enjoy! Success on On Your Own Terms I chatted about...
Creativity is a Revolutionary Act by Beth Barany
Creativity is inherent in being human and is key to how we learn and grow; creativity is our power. In this day and age of great change, exercising our creativity is a revolutionary act....
How do you win as a writer? by Beth Barany
How do you win as a writer? It may not be what you think. It’s not about comparing yourself to other writers. It’s not about being miserable and too busy. It is about setting...
Amazing July Sale for Fiction Writers!
It’s a sale! July 14th is the 11th anniversary of my business helping writers. I chose July 14th to file for a city business license on purpose, as I’m a Francophile and have lived...
Story Inspiration from Mythulu Cards by Beth Barany
A few weeks back a writing friend of mine told me about this new deck for story tellers she heard mentioned on a writers podcast: Mythulu. And I am so excited to tell you...
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