{"id":30459,"date":"2026-04-21T07:14:36","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T14:14:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/?p=30459"},"modified":"2026-04-21T07:14:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T14:14:36","slug":"5-upcoming-inspiring-interviews","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/2026\/04\/21\/5-upcoming-inspiring-interviews\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Upcoming Inspiring Interviews"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HTWTF-Episode-201-Blog-Images.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-30460 size-full aligncenter\" title=\"5 Upcoming Inspiring Interviews\" src=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HTWTF-Episode-201-Blog-Images.png\" alt=\"Image of a black microphone for 5 Upcoming Inspiring Interviews\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HTWTF-Episode-201-Blog-Images.png 300w, https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HTWTF-Episode-201-Blog-Images-80x80.png 80w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HTWTF-Episode-201-Blog-Images-1.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-30461 size-full aligncenter\" title=\"Quote from 5 Upcoming Inspiring Interviews\" src=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HTWTF-Episode-201-Blog-Images-1.png\" alt=\"Quote from 5 Upcoming Inspiring Interviews\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HTWTF-Episode-201-Blog-Images-1.png 300w, https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HTWTF-Episode-201-Blog-Images-1-80x80.png 80w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>5 Upcoming Inspiring Interviews &#8211; How To Write the Future podcast, episode 201<\/p>\n<p>***<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cOh my goodness. Sue has so much to say about research and how to use research strategically about finding conflicts and problems and learning as much as you need to know to be able to move forward. So be sure to listen to our conversation. It was really fun talking with her. I so admire her.\u201d<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Beth Barany<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this How To Write the Future podcast episode, <\/span><b>\u201c5 Upcoming Inspiring Interviews\u201c<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> host Beth Barany shares with listeners upcoming interviews for the podcast including with a fellow science fiction and fantasy author, hip hop organizer, novelist and Masters student, award-winning science fiction novelist, creative nonfiction author, and a long-time publishing professional. You\u2019re also invited to be interviewed on the podcast which Beth explains how to do.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Platforms the podcast is available on: <a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/201-5-upcoming-inspiring-interviews\/id1641025914?i=1000762355360\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple Podcasts<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/2012061\/episodes\/19004603-201-5-upcoming-inspiring-interviews\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Buzzsprout<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/4rt7reOXlIFjL85OGjjr8p\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spotify<\/a>| <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/1EPMpkW_PoY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1EPMpkW_PoY?si=t5KLlUUpomaaaE2t\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><script type='text\/javascript' charset='utf-8' src='https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/2012061.js?container_id=buzzsprout-large-player&#038;player=large'><\/script><\/p>\n<h2><strong>RESOURCES<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>JOIN:\u00a0<strong>For fiction writers! You&#8217;ve finished your first draft! Congrats!\u00a0<em>Now what?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Join the Future-Ready Writer membership and get premium weekly lessons and a monthly Q&amp;A on Zoom. Subscribe:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/2012061\/subscribe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/2012061\/subscribe<\/a><\/p>\n<p>FREE:\u00a0<strong>Sign up here to get your World Building Workbook for Fiction Writers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Overwhelmed by world-building for your sci-fi\/fantasy novel? Use these prompts to brainstorm your story\u2019s world:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/world-building-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/world-building-resources\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>SHOP**: Sci\u2011Fi &amp; Fantasy 24 Writing Prompts:**\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ko-fi.com\/s\/4ac9160a74\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/ko-fi.com\/s\/4ac9160a74<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Want to be interviewed on the podcast? =&gt;<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bethbarany.com\/emailBeth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Email us!<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>FOR CREATIVE WRITING PROFESSIONALS &#8211; BUILD YOUR BUSINESS SERVING WRITERS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sign up to be notified when our training opens and get a short\u00a0Creative Business Style Quiz\u00a0to help you create success.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bethbarany.com\/apprenticeship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/bethbarany.com\/apprenticeship\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Support our work for creatives!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Buy me a coffee: <a href=\"https:\/\/ko-fi.com\/bethbarany\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/ko-fi.com\/bethbarany<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>GET SOME FREE WRITING COACHING LIVE ON THE PODCAST<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sign up for the 30-minute Story Success Clinic with Beth Barany:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/story-success-clinic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/story-success-clinic\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>GET SUPPORT FOR YOUR FICTION WRITING BY A NOVELIST AND WRITING TEACHER AND COACH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Schedule an\u00a0exploratory call here and see if Beth can support you today:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/discovery-call\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/discovery-call\/<\/a><!-- notionvc: 1b634264-88bf-4943-b5c7-2aba65f7611a --><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About the How To Write the Future podcast\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How To Write The Future<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> podcast is for science fiction and fantasy writers who want to write positive futures and successfully bring those stories out into the marketplace. Hosted by Beth Barany, science fiction novelist and creativity coach for writers. We cover tips for fiction writers. This podcast is for readers too if you\u2019re at all curious about the future of humanity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This podcast is for you if you have questions like:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; How do I create a believable world for my science fiction story?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; How do I figure out what&#8217;s not working if my story feels flat?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; How do I make my story more interesting and alive?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This podcast is for readers, too, if you\u2019re at all curious about the future of humanity.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transcript for episode 201 &#8211; 5 Guests, 5 Big Ideas<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">200 Episodes Milestone<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>BETH BARANY:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I have just passed my 200th episode. Huzzah. We are now in a new phase.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And with that in mind, I&#8217;m gonna share with you some upcoming interviews that are coming real soon here in How to Write the Future.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So be sure to look for those. I&#8217;m gonna summarize them here for you so you have something to look forward to.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[00:27] David D. Levine Chat\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So I did an interview with David D. Levine, a science fiction and fantasy author. And we talked about the interesting blend of tech and imagination. We offered some tips for aspiring writers. We talked a lot about genre bending and the role of history in fiction, which I thought was really interesting.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[00:48] Alex Kingsley Multiform Storytelling\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next up, I spoke with Alex Kingsley.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alex Kingsley is a science fiction writer and Master&#8217;s student in Chicago and works across multiple mediums, which I thought was really fun. I love this. So Alex works with novels, short stories, playwriting, standup comedy, improv, tabletop game design and is working on academic criticism.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So all of that fascinating. We talked about the power of imagination, the influence of these diverse mediums, and I loved Alex&#8217;s take on the future of storytelling. So stay tuned for that.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[01:29] Sue Burke Research And Worlds\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next I&#8217;m going to showcase Sue Burke. Sue Burke is an award-winning science fiction author with a background in journalism.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So we talked about how her journalism background influenced her sci-fi storytelling. She&#8217;s an award-winning novelist. She has a book called Semiosis, which talks about intelligent plants. So interesting. So we talked about crafting futuristic worlds as well as research.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oh my goodness. Sue has so much to say about research and how to use research strategically about finding conflicts and problems and learning as much as you need to know to be able to move forward. So be sure to listen to our conversation. It was really fun talking with her. I so admire her.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[02:15] Khafre Jay Hip Hop And Gentrification\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then I spoke with Khafre Jay, who is here in the San Francisco Bay Area as a local San Francisco Bay Area hip hop organizer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And I actually met him on the street while he was bringing people into his organization, getting supporters. Oh my goodness. He really knows how to talk to people. And he comes into all the different neighborhoods that are very different from the one he grew up in San Francisco.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He talks about hip hop culture amid gentrification. So he&#8217;s not afraid to come into neighborhoods that have been gentrified and say, Hey, my black culture is being erased and in San Francisco and in the Bay Area.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And he does it with humor and heart and he talks about how hip hop is a full culture beyond rap, and we talked about his weekly rap contests that are live in a wonderful community space here in Berkeley, just the neighboring town over. We talked about DJs and graffiti artists and break dancing as well as the power of art to uplift and the community actions that he is supporting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Really interesting. And I&#8217;m doing all I can to lift his voice up and showcase what he&#8217;s doing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[03:26] Publishing and AI With Julie Trelstad\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And then, I spoke with a publishing professional, Julie Trelstad. And here we talked about AI and publishing and how authors can protect and promote their work in the digital age, including AI content licensing, as well as thinking about metadata for our books in the age of AI.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And we had a wide ranging, fascinating conversation. Learned some really key things that are coming down the pike. So be sure to stay tuned for that if you want to know what&#8217;s going on in the world of publishing and AI and things to watch out for.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[04:03] Next Up Brownwell Landrum Magic\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And lastly, I spoke with Brownell Landrum about the art of cosmic wishing storytelling and how we can create futures through fiction. We talked about her epic trilogies, the science of wishing and her unique journey of bridging science fiction and real world science.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So stay tuned for that episode coming up soon.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So those are some of my upcoming interviews that I&#8217;ll be sharing here on How To Write The Future.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[04:36] How To Be A Guest on How To Write The Future\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I also want to talk to you about what do you do if you wanna be a guest on How To Write The Future. I&#8217;ve interviewed dozens of people. Dozens and dozens.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I, I should add it up, at least I had say 30 or 40 people over the last four years, for How To Write The Future podcast. And I am picky as we all are. So let me call up the press kit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you go to BethBarany.com \/ podcast presskit, you&#8217;ll be able to see everything you need to know about the podcast.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So number one, if you wanna be a guest on the podcast, you need to listen to the podcast. Make sure it is a good fit for you.You&#8217;re a good fit for our podcast if you are speaking to science fiction and fantasy writers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, if you have something to offer tips for write for science fiction and fantasy writers. And if you are a science fiction and fantasy writer yourself, come with a little bit about your book, but also anything that&#8217;s helpful to other writers. If you are doing something else in the realm of supporting authors, like a publishing consultant or do something with the visuals for books, illustrations, or book covers, again, come with something interesting about what you do as well as be able to talk about what you do, but also make it relevant to science fiction and fantasy authors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[05:57] Topics And Audience\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So if you wanna dig a little deeper, I cover topics like world building, craft mindset. The new technologies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I also love to talk to futurists and foresight practitioners. People who are studying about future trends and how to handle things that are difficult to predict about how to handle. Also, I like talking to thought leaders, and by that people who care about the benefit of all and care about how we can make the world a better place.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And you like what I&#8217;m doing, you think it would be a good conversation and you think it would benefit writers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I very much care about benefit about benefiting writers and benefiting creatives, and I also care about coming at it with a hopeful approach.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alright.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I also know that some of my listeners aren&#8217;t authors or writers, but they care about the future and they, they care about new ideas and they care about stories, and they care about the imagination and creativity. So those, you need to be able to speak to that audience as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[06:56] Press Kit And Wrap Up\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So be sure to check out the How To Write The Future press kit. It&#8217;s Beth Barany dot com slash podcast press kit and you&#8217;ll be able to take a look at that and I&#8217;ll be sure to put that link in the show notes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[07:09] Final Sign Off\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be sure to stay tuned for these upcoming interviews. And if you would like to be a guest on How To Write The Future, be sure to query me appropriately telling me how you would be a good fit for this podcast.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alright, that&#8217;s it for this week, everyone. Write long and prosper. \u200b\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here:\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/2012061\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/2012061<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Need instructions on how to leave a review?<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/leave-a-podcast-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go here.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">***<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Support our work for creatives: leave a tip: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/ko-fi.com\/bethbarany\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/ko-fi.com\/bethbarany<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">***<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ABOUT BETH BARANY\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/BETH-BARANY_2023_300px_01-e1701116328224.webp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27766 size-full alignleft\" title=\"Beth Barany\" src=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/BETH-BARANY_2023_300px_01-e1701116328224.webp\" alt=\"Beth Barany\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beth Barany teaches science fiction and fantasy novelists how to write, edit, and publish their books as a coach, teacher, consultant, and developmental editor. She\u2019s an award-winning fantasy and science fiction novelist and runs the podcast, \u201cHow To Write The Future.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn more about Beth Barany at these sites:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/author.bethbarany.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Author site<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \/\u00a0 <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/bethbarany.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coaching site<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \/ <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/baranyschooloffiction.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">School of Fiction<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \/ <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.writersfunzone.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Writer\u2019s Fun Zone blog<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CONNECT<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact Beth: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/podcast\/#tve-jump-185b4422580\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/podcast\/#tve-jump-185b4422580<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Email: beth@bethbarany.com<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/bethbarany\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/bethbarany\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IG: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bethbarany\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bethbarany\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TT: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@bethbarany\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@bethbarany\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FB: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/bethbarany\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/bethbarany<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">X: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BethBarany\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/twitter.com\/BethBarany<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CREDITS<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EDITED WITH DESCRIPT:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.descript.com?lmref=_w1WCA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> https:\/\/www.descript.com?lmref=_w1WCA <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Refer-a-Friend link)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MUSIC CREDITS : Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/uppbeat.io\/t\/soundroll\/fuzz-buzz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> https:\/\/uppbeat.io\/t\/soundroll\/fuzz-buzz<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> License code: UMMKDRL02DFGKJ0L. \u201cFuzz buzz\u201d by Soundroll. 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