The Signals Are Talking
In todays latest episode of “How To write The Future” titled “The Signals Are Talking” I talk about pattern recognition from the fringes and Amy Webb’s six-step methodology process. Have a listen to the...
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How to Build a Future World: Tips for Writers
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...
The What, Why, and How of Defining Positive Futures
In today’s latest episode of “How To Write The Future” podcast titled “Defining Positive Futures,” I discuss values and different models that we live in and answer a few questions that have come in...
02. Stepping into Another’s Shoes: Introduction to Writing Optimistic Stories About the Future
In the second episode of “How To Write The Future” titled “Stepping into Another’s Shoes,” I share my ability to slip into other people’s perspectives and about writing optimistic stories. A skill I have...
How To Write the Future podcast Ep. 1: Introduction to Writing Optimistic Stories About the Future
“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...
Art Imitates Life by Ann Woodford
Art imitates life when fiction authors reflect the human condition back to readers, helping them see the world through different lenses.
Twist Technology for Inspiration by Catharine Bramkamp
If you want to move forward with your work, but are just swirling around unproductive eddies, try paddling in a different direction. Try a little twisted technology, by writer and story coach, Catharine Bramkamp.
Fiction Physics (remember, the F in Physics is for fun!) by Catharine Bramkamp
I work with an engineer on the show – someone devoted to reality as much as he’s devoted to fantasy. Interestingly my son is a Geo-Physicist and is equally passionate about fantasy and science fiction. Which should be a lesson to writers: even brilliant people read to be transported to far away lands. Remember that you are writing for brilliant readers, some even more brilliant than you.
How to Predict the Future – Creating the Science Fiction Novel by Catharine Bramkamp
Many writers are not specifically or even self identified, scientists. Yet we write about science and technology anyway. Why? Because we use it technology, we depend on science and many of us watched Star Trek as kids. What else is there to know?
Is Time Travel Science Fiction?
Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy this post from one of our monthly columnist, Bobbye Terry. *** Is Time Travel Science Fiction? Not too long ago, the owner of one of my listservs asked this question: is...
Indie Author Spotlight: Nancy Jane Moore of Flashes of Illumination
Welcome to the weekly Indie Fantasy Author Spotlight. Today we feature Nancy Jane Moore, author of Flashes of Illumination. Thanks for stopping by, Nany! I enjoyed your interview! ^*^ Beth: What got you into...
We All Have An Instinct for Dragons
Welcome to the Wednesday series on Fans of Fantasy and Science Fiction. I’ll just come right out and say it! {I’m getting used to saying it!} I’m releasing my YA fantasy on February 28,...
Books Are Our Escape
Let me ask you something. Why do you read? I read to escape. I have a good life. But when I read and escape I actually find myself again, in a renewed way.
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