Subject: ⭐️ Dealing with Perfectionism, Expanding into Possibilities + Upcoming Events!

Fiction Writers, Tools and Events to Feed Your Creative Soul


⭐️ Dealing with Perfectionism,

❤️ Expanding into Possibilities

 + Upcoming events!


tl:dr.


The latest How To Write The Future podcast episode is up!


Ep. 118: Dealing with Perfectionism, Interview with Melissa Dinwiddie, part 3



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Friday, Sept. 13, 2024

Hi Friend,

I've always considered myself as a teacher and a coach and an editor.


Now as I move into film making, I'm including producer as a new role.


But it's not really new.


I've been making things for a long time!

  • Books - ebook and print

  • Classes, trainings, workshops, learning experiences

  • Videos for YouTube

  • A podcast

  • and now film and TV!


For this short film, which is really the opening for a TV pilot I want to make, I'm the writer, director, and producer.


My sense of self is expanding and I'm excited about the possibilities and all that I'm learning.


What does this mean for you?


I still plan to continue helping writers, specifically science fiction and fantasy writers.


Who I help:

  • If you're not writing and really want to be and yearn to have a working writing process;

  • Or if you've started your book but stalled out and want to reconnect and strength your creative writing practice;

  • Or if you've finished your first draft and yearn to get it published and want to learn how to edit your book

My specialty is customized coaching and teaching in small groups or one-on-one.


What is your big writing goal? What's your biggest writing challenge?


Hit reply and let me know. I'd love to hear.


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On the film making note, I'm exited to share my film producing journey with you.


If you'd like to get my film news click here and you'll get all the juicy details in a separate newsletter.


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Next week - Upcoming Training:


Character Transformation with the Beats of Your Story


Let's map your story with character!

Here's a preview of the preview -- what I'll be teaching in this Writing Success Series.


Thursday, September 26, 2024

4:15pm Pacific / 7:15pm Eastern

CHARACTER TRANSFORMATION WITH THE BEATS OF YOUR STORY WITH BETH BARANY

In this hands-on workshop with master teacher and working novelist, Beth Barany, we’ll focus on crafting compelling characters and focusing specifically on character transformation and a way you can look at that through the main beats of a story.


We’ll bring the power of neurolinguistic programming (NLP) to your characters’ change arc through 5 key story beats to help make your story compelling and unputdownable.


Sign up here: $39


Search for "Beth Barany" to find my training.


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On to the podcast...

Dealing with Perfectionism

“If you are having fun and you're playing and you're experimenting, it is all gonna feed into what you're doing.”

—Melissa Dinwiddie


In this episode, I finish my interview with former professional artist and trained improviser, Melissa Dinwiddie, where we discuss the importance of setting “ridiculously achievable” goals to help you succeed in your creative practice and how to find a supportive writing environment


To listen or read this episode's transcript, go here (Writer's Fun Zone):




The How To Write The Future podcast is for science fiction and fantasy writers who want to write positive futures and successfully bring those stories out into the marketplace.


Enjoy!


Next in Ep. 119, I share part 1 of my interview with game designer and entrepreneur, Randy Lubin, where we discuss how games can be used as powerful tools for shaping the future.


Stay tuned on How To Write The Future podcast. 

(All previous episodes listed here.)


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Muchas Gracias

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Have questions?


If you have a question about story craft, editing, publishing, or marketing, hit reply and let me know. I can answer it in a future How To Write The Future episode.


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Starts next week, Tuesday!

Join us for the Writing Brave Summit

The Writing Brave Summit:

Reclaim Your Creativity, Channel Your Magic, and Write the Book That’s Calling Your Name


Sept. 24-27, 2024

Online


This is a free event and you can upgrade to an all-access pass. I am an affliate.


I'll be talking on "Mindset, Goal Setting, and Work Habits: Using NLP for Fiction Writers for Success!"


Register here.

Happy Writing!



Best,

Beth


PS. As mentioned above, here's how I work with science fiction and fantasy writers, when you're ready to work with me:


1. A One-on-One Mastermind program to help you start or finish your novel


2. Our 12-month small group mastermind program will help you take your first draft and get it publish-ready with two expert teachers and professional novelists.


3. I also offer customized programs, tailored to you. Let's explore together in a Discovery Call.


PPS. Here's our second video in our Ready To Edit Checklist series: "Do You Have Mental and Emotional Distance from Your Story?" (Ready To Edit Checklist series). Comment on the video to let me know if you have mental and emotional distance on your work!

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Creativity Coach for Writers

Teacher, Speaker, Workshop Facilitator


Creativity is the answer. 


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I not only teach and coach novelists, I am one too! 


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Award-winning science fiction & fantasy novelist.

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