Hi Friend,

We look forward to reconnecting with you today for Call #1, the first group call of the month.

Please RSVP. Thanks! :)

In this group call, we'll take questions and review as needed the parts of metadata we've covered in previous calls:

• book title and subtitle

• author name

• series name

• pricing (print and digital)

• ISBNs

• Your book's short, medium, and long book descriptions

This call, since we didn't have a chance to do this let time, we'll start into all the parts of the Author Bio, starting with the first sentence:

• the Author Branding Statement.

We'll also brainstorm the other key elements of your Author Bio. 

• Download the metadata template here. (You'll need to be logged into the school to view this lesson inside the Self-Publishing Ebooks for Indie Authors course.)
  
  

As a reminder, use this Author Branding Statement here: 

• There's a worksheet you can download. Let me know if you need me to send that worksheet to you. (Shannon? Nicole?)

https://writersfunzone.com/blog/2011/01/04/your-clear-message-get-your-potential-readers-curious-now/ 

Also in the Author Branding Statement is a course in the school here: 

https://school.bethbarany.com/p/how-to-write-your-author-branding-statement/ (You need to be logged in to access this course.)

For the rest of the year, we'll focus on a small section of the metadata in each call and take your questions.

**PLUS: We'll do line edits for one person. 

**PLUS: We may do some exercises with you! Surprise! It'll be useful AND fun.

Upcoming Schedule

(Send in 250 words ahead of the call in Word.)

11/03 -- Ezra

11/17 -- Beth

-- New cycle: To be scheduled: Trent, Katie, Diana, Shannon, Hugh, Nicole, Ezra

Going forward, 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: 

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All calls are on Zoom: 

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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, November 3, 2022

Thursday, November 17, 2022

Thursday, December 1, 2022

Thursday, December 15, 2022

January 2023 - 2nd and 4th Thursday, to confirm!

-- Replays posted here -- 

https://school.bethbarany.com/p/calls-for-the-group-coaching-program-for-novelists

OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS

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.

Past episodes with our members:

• Episode 11. Tropes and Niche: Story Success Clinic with Fantasy Novelist, Katie Willem

• Episode 17. Story Success Clinic with Hugh Tipping, Fantasy Novelist, on Deep Point of View

More Story Success Clinic sessions:

• Episode 10: Story Success Clinic with Educator and Author, Ann Berlak

• Episode 12: Character Development Tips, Chat with Science Fiction Writer, Madeleine McLaughlin

About the Story Success Clinic, go here:

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2012061/11267636-08-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:

http://school.bethbarany.com/courses/calls-for-the-group-coaching-program-for-novelists/bundled_courses

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Q: Where are the replays?

A: ALL GROUP REPLAYS: All the group calls are stored here:

http://school.bethbarany.com/courses/calls-for-the-group-coaching-program-for-novelists

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