Use Divination Cards to Spark Stories
Use Divination Cards to Spark Stories – How To Write the Future podcast, episode 199 ***** “If you need help with ideas, if you want to play with randomness, to inspire you, to jumpstart...
HOW TO WRITE THE FUTURE PODCAST
by Kerry-Ann McDade · Published April 7, 2026 · Last modified April 13, 2026
Use Divination Cards to Spark Stories – How To Write the Future podcast, episode 199 ***** “If you need help with ideas, if you want to play with randomness, to inspire you, to jumpstart...
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...
I read this post earlier today and really enjoyed it. Jason underscores the importance of being your own hero, and that totally vibes with my message in my self-coaching guide for writers, The Writer’s...
It’s that time of year again! I’m saying thanks to you my readers of Writer’s Fun Zone, new and long-timers, by giving away, ONE signed copy of The Writer’s Adventure Guide, AND a 30-minute...
You can write and finish your book with The Writer’s Adventure Guide — now free on the Kindle through 2/16. Many authors want to write and finish their book. Now you can with The...
Congratulations to the winners of my Writer’s Adventure Guide Giveaway! Angela S. and Karen G. will each get a signed copy of The Writer’s Adventure Guide! And Kaykay.Obi wins the Complimentary 2-Hour Coaching Session!
Welcome back to Sunday Videos for Writers, where I post funny, insightful or useful videos for authors. Thank you to cat lover and writer Donna Brown. Your suggestion made my day! Today our feature is Simon’s...
book marketing / Book Promotion / video / Writing Tips
by Beth Barany · Published September 14, 2011 · Last modified September 13, 2011
Welcome to Q & A Wednesdays by Book Mentor, Ezra Barany. This week Ezra addresses 3 qualities of a good title. Good news! This week’s winner of a 30-minute complimentary consultation of your book with Ezra...
Welcome back to Sunday Videos for Writers, where I post funny, insightful or useful videos for authors. Or plain inspiring ones like this video I found on a random search on youtube in the spoken...
Welcome to Q & A Wednesdays by Book Mentor, Ezra Barany. This week Ezra addresses how to price your ebooks. Good news! This week’s winner of a 30-minute complimentary consultation of your book with Ezra is:...
Welcome back to Sunday Videos for Writers, where I post funny, insightful or useful videos for authors. Or plain inspiring ones like this video I found on a random search on youtube for “writer’s block.”...
Welcome to Q & A Wednesdays by Book Mentor, Ezra Barany. This week Ezra plays with the bus metaphor for character development. Good news this week’s winner of a 30-minute complimentary consultation of your novel with...
Welcome to Q & A Wednesdays by Book Mentor, Ezra Barany. This week Ezra answers the question, How can you motivate people to market the compilation they are published in? Getting your book in a compilation...
Author Career / book marketing / Book Promotion / Indie Author Series
by Beth Barany · Published March 14, 2011
Hot off the presses! I recently asked my friends at the Indie Authors Unite on Facebook (and their site) what their #1 marketing tip was. Here’s what they had to say!
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