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August 23, 2019
Oakland, CA
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| | | Happy Friday! I can't think of anything original to write that's pithy, insightful, or empowering because I'm recovering from a week of being sick.
*I sent this email out last week, but am sending it again because my email service says I only sent it to 12 people. I guess my brain was still recovering from being sick.
So I'm just grateful that I can offer this one inspiring thing.
In a roundabout way, I discovered a lovely podcast episode recently that I found so inspiring that I want to share it with all of you.
In which the show creators compiled the best advice from episodes 26-49 into one “Secrets of Writing” episode, with insights from writers and industry professionals for Netflix, Marvel, Star Wars, Star Trek, SYFY, Emmy-nominated writers, and New York Times bestsellers.
Wonderful short snippets from 24 previous guests of the show.
I found this episode because I was fan-girling (I mean researching) Michelle Lovretta, creator of Killjoys and Lost Girl. I love Killjoys, now in its final season.
I loved what she had to say. When I heard her talk, I understand a bit better why I liked her show. She talks like she writes! Her main point is "they need us" -- the writers.
I also loved "Be nice. Say interesting things." and "Be bold. Make strong choices." and "Read. Read. Read. Write. Write. Write. And go live a life." and "Wear comfortable shoes."
That last one was from Jonathan Frakes, best known for his role as Number One or Commander William Riker on Star Trek: The Next Generation.
Anyhoo, take a listen! I hope you enjoy it!
And let me know -- what is your one inspiring thing today?
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| | Upcoming Workshop
Wednesday, Sept. 11, 7-9pm: I’ll present to the Napa Valley Writers, a branch of the California Writers Club, “Essential Keys to Story Planning.” Registration details coming soon.
More events and workshops are listed here. |
| | Upcoming Annual Planning Course
October 2019 Ezra and I will be running our intensive novel planning course. With some fun bonuses this year!
If you've never written a novel but you always wanted to... but feel lost...
If you're an experienced writer, but keep getting stuck or lose interest in the writing process...
Then this planning course may be right for you!
All the details and how to register here:
Registration closes Sept. 27.
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| | | Guest Spotlight: Writing teacher and author, Pam Sourelis
"When we were kids, we didn’t have much choice. But as we grew older, we learned (or are learning or would benefit greatly by learning) that we didn’t have to listen to people’s judgy pronouncements, didn’t have to let their words wreck our confidence, wreck our hearts.
"But what about the unembodied judges, the ones that pop into the room while we’re trying to write, that hover next to our desks, insisting that we don’t know what we’re doing, that we’re wasting our time?
Read the rest here:
And be sure to check out Pam's memoir writing course coming up soon.
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| | Have a happy and creative week! Happy writing!
Best,
Beth
On Writer's Fun Zone this week: ♥
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♥
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| | ABOUT BETH BARANY
Beth Barany is creativity coach for writers, a teacher, workshop facilitator, and speaker, who helps fiction writers experience clarity, so that they can write and polish their novels, and proudly publish them to the delight of their readers.
Owner of the Barany School of Fiction, an online training hub, Beth takes great interest in how humans learn, create, and grow, and includes all her students’ life experiences, including the ancestors, into the moment.
Want a course to help you prepare to write your novel? Discover the comprehensive Plan Your Novel course here, co-taught with award-winning, bestselling thriller author, Ezra Barany.
She's also an award-winning novelist and writes magical tales of romance, adventure, and mystery to empower women and girls to be the heroes in their own lives.
beth@bethbarany.com
Barany School of Fiction
Writer's Fun Zone blog
Photo Credit: by c. 2018 Ezra Barany
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