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May 8, 2014
Hi Friend,
To our new subscribers, thanks for signing up for being a subscriber to Creativity Sparks newsletter for creatives and novelists!
Here we focus on creating fiction and sharing it with the world, because when we travel into a novel we can come back home to self.
For our long time subscribers, thank you for reading and connecting with me! I really appreciate everyone's replies to me about my reveal about my hands. See my Instagram feed here if you missed that. Yep, I was born with hands that are different. To me, it's no big deal. I don't know anything else. I'm just me, you know. But what I'm learning as I open to including all the parts of me is that 1) I am happy to be me; and 2) Differences are AWESOME. Without them we wouldn't have this diverse and interesting world.
I'm now working on creating video shares/rants about how I really feel and think about all those years of hiding and dealing with people's attitudes toward me for being different. {Sigh!} I'm not ready to reveal my videos yet, but will soon. I'll keep you'all posted!
On to this issue...
In this Issue:
-- Short Wisdom Bite: Tiny Steps Lead to Big Results -- There are a still a few spots in the Group Coaching program for Novelists -- Special request: Write Beth and answer this one question... -- Upcoming In-person Events for May and beyond -- Get Your Book Marketing Groove on! Book Marketing Challenge for May and Special! 50% off "How to Run Your Successful Blog Tour"
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SHORT WISDOM BITE
I get my inspiration from so many places. Do you find that's true for you?
Today I got it in my email inbox from fellow creativity coach, Jill Badonsky.
She mentioned making tiny steps, so small that you feel effortlessly drawn into what you really want to be doing.
When I'm stuck in my writing, I ask myself, "What is the smallest possible step I can take that will get me moving?"
The only requirement for this step is that it takes no more than 15-20 minutes.
Sometimes that means timed-writing. More tips on that here.
Sometimes that means forgiving myself for not making more progress than I would have wished to by now.
We often vilify ourselves for not being further than we hoped we would be.
I was sitting in that for about a day when I realized that I am not ready to publish my next paranormal romance novel. So I breathed, forgave myself, and now, my next step is to create a new plan of action. And to S L O W D O W N.
My action step -- by this weekend: Draft a plan of action for May to do another editing pass on my novella.
What is the smallest possible next step you can take in writing (or editing, or marketing, or publishing) your story?
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| | Are you ready for a small group community support to get your novel done this year?
If you're on the fence about joining us, contact me for a phone chat, so we can decide if this group is the right fit for you.
Though we have officially started May 1st, you can still join us.
We've restricted the size of the group to 15 people, so that we can give more attention to each person. And that's more fun and juicy and fulfilling for everyone.
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DETAILS: Stop going at writing your novel alone!
Get support, accountability, and resources, all in one supportive environment with your peers and experienced mentors, so that you can write and complete your novel this year.
In our program, you'll get the step-by-step help you need to write, publish, or market your genre novel with bestselling novelists (Ezra and me!) who are also professional teachers, coaches, and mentors.
Let me tell you what we're going to do together! - Monday/Wednesday/Friday accountability prompts
- Tip sheets, resources, and special resources on craft, plot, character development, genre-specific support
- How to find editors/beta readers/critique partners
- Monthly teaching/group coaching calls
- And more!
All the sign up details are here: http://coaching.bethbarany.com/.
Here's what one participant said: "Beth Barany’s coaching group program has been invaluable to me in the completion of the first draft of my manuscript. I wasn’t sure I would finish the work when I started, but once I began Beth’s program I was able progress at a steady pace... I met the goals I set for myself at the start of the program for finishing the first draft of an original YA fantasy manuscript that I am confident will be a wonderful book for my future readers to enjoy... " -- Patricia Watson
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| | | Special Request:
I'm a creativity coach, teacher & speaker, NLP practitioner, and novelist, and I'm passionate about helping fellow novelists write, publish, and market their books.
I'm curious... what kind of support do you need?
In lieu of a survey, I'm asking one question.
So, if you're so moved, please write me and complete this sentence:
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| | Upcoming In-Person Events
** May 23-26, 2014 -- BayCon, Hyatt Regency, Santa Clara, CA -- I'll be there on a few panels, but I don't know which ones yet. I'll keep you posted.
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| | May is Book Marketing Month
Because I've declared it so!
Two ways to get inspired and get into action!
PS. I've been day dreaming about running a "bootcamp" or intensive on book marketing just for novelists. It would be full of yummy interviews with colleagues and cohorts on what works for them, all free, with a paid component for more hands-on and extras from me and Ezra. What do you guys think? |
| | Let me know if you have questions! And Happy Writing!
Here's to you and your dreams!
Best,
Beth
www.BethBarany.com
beth@bethbarany.com |
| | ABOUT US
Beth and Ezra Barany are award-winning, best-selling novelists, who have worked with over 100 authors to help them get their books written and published.
♥ Happily married for over 15 years, we’re passionate about writing, storytelling, and guiding authors to achieve their dreams.
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