Hi Friend,

We look forward to reconnecting with you tomorrow for Call #2, 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.

And talk about Author websites and their key components.

Are Author Websites Still Necessary in 2022? by Dave Chesson

How to Choose the Best Platform for Your Author Website by Rachel McCollin

Blogging for Fiction Authors by Jason Hamilton

10 Reasons to Keep Your Writer Website Simple by Pauline Wiles

**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: on the schedule: Diana, Shannon, Hugh, Beth, Trent, Ezra

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: 

Meeting ID: 781 707 967

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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, 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

TBD

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.

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