Hi Friend,

We look forward to reconnecting with you tomorrow for Call #2, the first group call of the month.

Please RSVP by hitting reply and letting us know whether or not you will be there. Thanks! :)

Read on for all the details.

We'll have some fun with fiction -- based on your needs and questions. Yep!

Focus: We'll go over more essential knowledge about your POV character(s) - their goal, motivation, conflicts, stakes, fears, etc.

Plus a writing exercise or two on this topic.

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

A resource 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 as a Word or txt documents, at least 1 day ahead of the call.)

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

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!

♥️

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: 

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, August 17, 2023

Thursday, September 7, 2023

Thursday, September 22, 2023

Thursday, October 5, 2023

Thursday, October 19, 2023

Thursday, November 2, 2023

Thursday, November 16, 2023

-- Replays posted here -- 

Replays here, Starting from 2023.

2022: Start here.

2021: Start here.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Please join me and other dedicated novelists for these 2 upcoming webinars to strengthen your stories and help transform your novel into a polished engaging book your avid readers don't want to put down.

"Beyond the 5 Senses: Explore The 21 Senses for Your Characters"

August 24, 2023 - 4:15-6:55 PM PT / 7:15-9:45 PM ET

More details:

https://writersfunzone.com/blog/2023/07/16/beyond-the-5-senses-explore-the-21-senses-for-your-characters-training-with-beth-barany/

“How to Choose Your Story’s Structure”

October 12, 2023: 4:15-6:55 PM PT / 7:15-9:45 PM ET

More details: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/2023/07/16/how-to-choose-your-storys-structure-webinar-with-beth-barany/

Go here to register:

https://www.free-expressions.com/writing-success-series-2023

How to sign up:

• Search BARANY to find these webinars.

• Add to Cart.

• Then check out.

Yes, they will be recorded in case you can't make it live!

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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