Writing is a solitary affair for most of us. I like that.
But I really didn't start taking myself seriously as a novelist until I was in a group.
All of us writing alone yet together in that we'd share our work with each other eventually helped me.
It helped me take my endeavor seriously and it helped me each for what I truly wanted: to have readers read my work one day.
I'm motivated to write stories that get read and being a part of a writing and critique group has helped me do that.
If you're thinking about writing your novel during Nanowrimo, and you'd like to be in a community of like-minded writers, I recommend checking out all the Nanowrimo site and your Nano local community has to offer.
As I shared last week, Nanowrimo is National Novel Writing Month, where people aim to write 50,000 words in the month of November. A free non-profit guides you every step of the way.
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Coming Next: You can join in our community!
Over here at Barany School of Fiction, we’ll be holding our annual Write Your Novel Support Group, November 1-30, 2017 to help you write your novel.
We offer: - 4 weekly calls in November to commiserate, offer support, community, and perspective with experienced teachers, Ezra and I (Tuesdays, 5:30pm PT/8:30pm ET; 90-120 minutes)
- Extras, including a short consultation with Beth Barany, last year's support calls, and the ebook, Overcome Writer's Block
- No curriculum so you can focus on writing your book
- Lifetime Fellowship of the Pen membership
- (This group is free for Group Coaching Program members. Sign up for that 12-month program here.)
Sign up here:
investment: $197
(50% off for alumni of Barany School of Fiction. Use your discount code if you have one.)
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Also Coming Soon!
I’ll be offering some sign up bonuses to the Group Coaching Program if you sign up for this program before the end of October.
One of the bonuses is that you can join the Write Your Novel Support Group for free.
The Group Coaching Program is a 12-month program for dedicated novelists who have already written a manuscript or equivalent who want ongoing group support (2 group calls monthly that come with spot coaching and analysis of your manuscript, plus a “secret” Facebook group) and additional opportunities for in-depth 1-1 support with me, including developmental editing.
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Something New for Writing Teachers and Coaches:
I know I have fellow writing teachers and coaches on this list. Hi! :)
I'm looking for like-minded colleagues who would like to be successful together.
I’ll be doing a list builder giveaway campaign for writing teachers and coaches, launching during the Christmas/Chanukah/New Years season. This is a beta project. If it goes well, I’ll may do several more next year.
How it works: Writing teachers/coaches pay a small fee and offer up a digital or physical product on the theme to help writers to give away as a prize.
The goal of this project: to build our list with the right audience, potential students and clients who like what we offer and want our help.
Theme for the beta launch: Tools to Develop Characters and Character Arcs.
If you’re interested in participating and want more information, hit reply and let me know. Thanks! May be we all prosper together!
Yes, please do forward this to other people you think would be a good fit, or just let me know who they are, and I'll reach out.
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SURVEY! (Last but not least!)
We’re growing here at Barany School of Fiction, and I’d like to get to know you better. To that end, I’d love it if you could fill out a short survey for me here.
A little gift awaits you on the thank you page. :)
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