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To Boldly Go ❤️

Podcast highlight + Upcoming events!


This week's How To Write The Future podcast episode:


Ep. 145: Women in Science: From Ancient Times to Modern Breakthroughs


https://writersfunzone.com/blog/2025/03/24/women-in-science-from-ancient-times-to-modern-breakthroughs/


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Friday, Mar. 28, 2025

Hi Friend,

When you're being bold, you may not even know.


You may just being doing what feels right. And even what feels hard.


Please keep going. Don't give up.


Writers succeed because they persist.


You got this!


If you're at the start of your fantasy or science fiction writing adventure, and need guidance, start with Plan Your Novel Like A Pro, available everywhere, including online libraries.


You can also start with this podcast episode: Story World Diagnosis: What Stage Are You In by Beth Barany.

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Help shape the podcast, How To Write The Future 


Take this poll here:


https://bethbarany.com/htwtfpoll25


I talk about the topics in brief in this previous episode.


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Enhance Your Scenarios with Fiction Writing Tools

Saturday, March 29, 2025, 1-4pm

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$45 (non-members)

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Online virtual conference!


2025 TropeCon

April 5-6, 2025

The Trope Conference


A two-day virtual event exploring the power of tropes in storytelling, craft, and marketing.


Early Bird Price: $79 (ends April 2nd)


Sign up here:

https://bethbarany.com/2025tropecon


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You're Invited! to the Magic of Fantasy Filmmaking!


Peek behind the curtain of our short film, Henrietta The Dragon Slayer!


Hear from the cast and crew in a behind-the-scene candid interviews and chat with the filmmakers live.


And learn how you can get involved with our grassroots project.


About Henrietta The Dragon Slayer, a short film

A live action adventure fantasy!

Magic, friendship and a chimera monster fight. 

Not a damsel in distress, this heroine saves the day.


Date and time: Thursday, April 10, 4pm Pacific/7pm ET

Where: Zoom meeting

Free


Sign up here: 

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/AhSJChEyTru8qdyVHvKVOQ#/registration

On to the weekly podcast...

Women in Science: From Ancient Times to Modern Breakthroughs

“Did you ever wonder who invented Kevlar, the coffee filter, the car heater, or liquid paper? Would you be surprised to find out that they’re all invented by a woman?”


In this episode, I share 3 books, great learning resources to uncover the history of women in science. I also spotlight inspiring women scientists and inventors who revolutionized science, technology, and medicine, such as Barbara McClintock ,  Rachel Carson and  Patricia Bath who shaped how we live today.


Plus, I share a book about the ground-breaking actress, Nichelle Nichols, and how she and Star Trek helped advance civil rights, To Boldly Go: How Nichelle Nichols and Star Trek Helped Advance Civil Rights.


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!


In the next episode, Ep. 146, I'm sharing How Ancient Female Warriors Shape Our Future.


Stay tuned on How To Write The Future podcast. 

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This Sunday! Next sprint: Sunday, April 13, 10am PT/1pm ET

Gather on Zoom to check in and write for 2 20-minute sprints. 


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Happy Writing!



Best,

Beth


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Creativity Coach for Writers

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