Hi Friend,
Welcoming in a few new and returning members!
See you soon!
We look forward to reconnecting with you today, Thursday for Call #1, the first group call of the month.
Thursday, March 6, 2025 at
5:30pm PT / 6:30pm MT / 7:30pm CT / 8:30pm ET
Calls last up to 90 minutes.
Please RSVP by hitting reply and letting us know whether or not you will be there. Thanks! :)
Read on for all the details.
Focus: We'll focus on your book's title, subtitle (optional), and series name (optional).
So that your readers can be enticed to open your book.
Prepare by gathering your title, subtitle (optional), and series name (optional).
And if you're not sure about your book title, brainstorm 10-20 options and bring your list to class for feedback.
**PLUS: We may do some exercises with you! Surprise! It'll be useful AND fun.
**PLUS: Answer your questions about anything! Well, anything related to our work as genre fiction novelists.
**PLUS: Let's talk about upcoming topics and other fun new things.
Your Edits - Upcoming Schedule
(Send in 250 words as a Word or txt documents, at least 1 day ahead of the call.)
-- On the schedule: Beth, Ezra, Hugh, Nicole, Diana H., Katie, Trent, Storey, Diana M.
Reminder: In each call, we'll focus on one person per call for line edits, so that each person gets about 20-30 minutes, as needed.
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And together we'll also:
-- do our Metaphor Check-ins & Good News
-- share next steps and announcements
Bring your questions, shares, and celebrations to the call.
We'll also have a good time connecting!
Thanks!
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HOW TO JOIN THE ZOOM CALL
Note: Check for Zoom updates, just in case.
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android:
Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/781707967?pwd=SUVnS29KMThvMkpuLzZxRjFVK01jQT09
All calls are on Zoom:
Meeting ID: 781 707 967
Password: 557463
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*The call will be recorded if you can't make it live.
Please RSVP for the call. Thanks!
♥️ Want Google Calendar Reminders for these calls?
I can add you to a Google Calendar reminder for this event, if you haven't already been added. Just send reply and tell me your best email for that and voilà -- I'll get you set up.
EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Weekly Writing Sprints
Weekly Writing Sprints for all students via Fellowship of the Pen community on Zoom:
-- 2nd and 4th Sundays at 10am PT / 1pm ET (~1.5 hours)
(Subject to change. Watch for emails.)
Upcoming Group Calls Schedule
All calls at 5:30pm PT/8:30pm ET.
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Thursday, June 12, 2025 (2nd Thursday just for June, as we're traveling the following week)
-- Replays posted here --
Replays here, Starting from 2023.
2022: Start here.
2021: Start here.
UPCOMING EVENTS
March 15, 4-7pm, Film Mixer and Fundraiser, Oakland, CA.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/making-it-happen-film-mixer-fundraiser-tickets-1227066221099
March 29, 1-4pm
"Enhance your Scenarios with Fiction Writing Tools" workshop
Benicia, CA
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/enhance-your-scenarios-with-fiction-writing-tools-tickets-1266835311519
April 5-6, 2025
2025 Trope Con
A two-day virtual event exploring the power of tropes in storytelling, craft, and marketing.
Early Bird Price: $79 (ends April April 2nd)
https://trope-talk-jennifer-s-school.teachable.com/?affcode=1589366_wuunpavs
April 30, Hosting Gala Russ "Writing the Romantic Subplot" online workshop. Details coming later.
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Sign up for a 30-minute Story Success Clinic
Sign up for a 30-minute Story Success Clinic to be recorded on the podcast, How To Write The Future. For science fiction & fantasy authors.
About the Story Success Clinic, go here:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2012061/11267636-08-story-success-clinic
Ready for your Story Success Clinic?
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Your Group Benefits
HOME STUDY COURSES: As a member of the group coaching program, You have access to all our courses here.
Or use this link:
https://bethbaranyschooloffiction.teachable.com/courses/33427/bundled_courses
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Q: Where are the replays?
A: ALL GROUP REPLAYS: All the group calls are stored here:
https://bethbaranyschooloffiction.teachable.com/courses/enrolled/33427
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MORE QUESTIONS?
Let me know if you have any questions, request for clarifications, or suggestions. Business hours are generally: M-F, 9-6pm PT. I aim to reply to emails within that time and within 24 hours of receipt.
We're here to help you craft a successful and sustainable career as a novelist, so that you can inspire the world with your stories.
Thanks!
Hugs and love from us!
Beth & Ezra
