Hi Friend,

I hope you had a good few weeks.

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

Please RSVP. Thanks! :)

Read on for all the details.

In this group call, we'll go over what's needed in a book trailer and make one together.

Food for thought:

4 Pillars of Book Marketing, or How to Sell More Books in Less Time

https://www.janefriedman.com/4-pillars-of-book-marketing-or-how-to-sell-more-books-in-less-time/

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

A tip for editing -- Check out this "The Second-Draft Checklist: Opportunities to Deepen and Strengthen Your Novel"

https://twitter.com/JaneFriedman/status/1643250706327977984/photo/1

**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.

Your Edits - Upcoming Schedule

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

--On the schedule: Ezra, Shannon, Diana, Hugh, Nicole, Beth, Nicole, Trent

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: 

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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, May 4, 2023

Thursday, May 18, 2023

Thursday, June 1, 2023

Thursday, June 15, 2023

Thursday, July 13, 2023 (Note: 2nd Thursday)

Thursday, July 20, 2023

-- Replays posted here -- 

Replays here, Starting from 2023.

2022: Start here.

2021: Start here.

COMING SOON

WRITE WITH US ONLINE RETREAT

Tuesday and Wednesday, May 16-17, 2023 

9 am EST - 6 pm EST (6 am PST - 3 pm PST)

I'll be a teacher on this fun, interactive writer's summit.

In my hands-on workshop, I'll teach building the story spine through your character's fear and guide you on sketching at least one scene. Maybe more!

Bonus for you! I have 3 free tickets for this group. First come first serve. Only ask for one if you're sure you can take advantage of it!

Or you can pay for the event here:

https://beth1--writeyourstory.thrivecart.com/write-with-us-online-retreat/

$97 until May 5th (normally $127)

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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

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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