by Beth Barany · Published September 27, 2023 · Last modified September 30, 2023
This post is about tips and workshops to help you plan your novel during Prep-Tober for NaNoWriMo. NaNoWriMo is National Novel Writing Month, in case you didn’t know, and is a free international event...
To plan your novel, it’s helpful to think about your genre, so that you’ll have a general idea of your story ending. If you’re not sure what your genre is, take a guess and...
If you want to get ready to write your first novel during Nanowrimo, (or anytime, really!) then check out our resources — courses and books and articles. That way you can start the writing...
Ready to write your novel? Read on for embracing the mystery and taking action… The creative process is a mystery. Writing a novel is part mystery, part exploration, part WTF. When we learn things...
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by Beth Barany · Published October 8, 2020 · Last modified October 14, 2020
Recently I finalized a novel and uploaded it to the vendors. Hurrah! Lured By Light goes live Oct. 17th, though it’s already up in print here and in ebook on Apple. (Oops!) I found...
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...
NaNoWriMo 2019 is right around the corner. Are you going to participate this year? Here are some simple tips for pansters to help you prep from novelist Tinthia Clemant.
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...
Plan Your Novel / video / Writing Tips
by Beth Barany · Published May 1, 2019 · Last modified April 29, 2019
Today is the eighth and last in an 8-post series on planning your novel. In today’s post, Ezra shares 3 fun videos on preparing for NaNoWriMo or any time. If you missed it: the...
Recently I had the pleasure of having a guest post on writer and editor C.S. Lakin’s blog, LiveWriteThrive, “Essential Character Tips for Fiction Writers Guest Post on LiveWriteThrive.com.” *** No matter if you’re a...
Plan Your Novel / Writing Tips
by Beth Barany · Published April 3, 2019 · Last modified April 8, 2019
Today is the fourth in an 8-post series on preparing your novel. In today’s post, we focus on world building, an essential aspect of creating a compelling story. (Updated: Originally written in 2014.) If...
Are you planning your novel but are a little lost? Do you wish you had a roadmap to follow but want to meander off the path sometimes?Then take a listen to this video I did and take 1 step toward planning your novel today.
Plan Your Novel / Writing Craft / Writing Tips
by Beth Barany · Published March 13, 2019 · Last modified March 19, 2019
Welcome to the 8-post series on planning your novel. In today’s post, as your first step, we focus on writing your elevator pitch. (Updated from first publication in 2014.) Elevator Pitch An elevator pitch...
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