Hi Friend,

Happy New Year!

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

In this call, we'll go over your Book Descriptions some more.

Starting with Genre Expectations, then Elevator Pitch.

5 Parts of an Elevator Pitch (or Story Summary)

Situation: (Also called the Initial Action or Premise, this is the beginning of the plot.)
Main Character(s): (Self-explanatory)
Primary Objective: (At first, what does your main character want?)
Antagonist Or Opponent: (or Central Conflict. Who or what is keeping your main characters from getting what they want?)
Disaster That Could Happen: (What's the worst that could happen, and/or what does your character want next? Often phrased as a question.)

BASIC ELEVATOR PITCH

Also in the Plan Your Novel course here:

https://bethbaranyschooloffiction.teachable.com/courses/8895/lectures/136387

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Resources

4 Formulas for Writing Taglines, Blurbs, and Teasers by Tess Rider

https://writersfunzone.com/blog/2018/09/20/4-formulas-for-writing-taglines-blurbs-and-teasers-by-tess-rider/

PARING IT DOWN: PITCH vs. TAG vs. BLURB vs. SYNOPSIS by Jami Gray

https://writersfunzone.com/blog/2016/07/25/paring-pitch-vs-tag-vs-blurb-vs-synopsis-jami-gray/

How to Write the Perfect Pitch to Sell Your Novel In Person

https://writersfunzone.com/blog/2012/01/25/how-to-write-the-perfect-pitch-to-sell-your-novel-in-person/

**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.)

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

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

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♥️ 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, January 12, 2023

Thursday, January 26, 2023

Thursday, February 2, 2023

Thursday, February 16, 2023

Thursday, March 2, 2023

Thursday, March 16, 2023

-- Replays posted here -- 

Replays here, Starting from 2023.

2022: Start here.

2021: Start here.

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.

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