Hi Friend,

Ezra and I look forward to reconnecting with you tomorrow's, Thursday for Call #2, the second group call of the month.

Please RSVP by hitting reply and letting us know whether or not you will be there. Thanks! :)

Read on for all the details.

Focus: We'll focus on the how-to's of group dialogue, suggested by Katie (Yay! Thanks!), to add depth to your story's world, enhance its verisimilitude, and ultimately create an immersive, delicious reader experience.

Questions/Topics to ponder and discuss re: group dialogue: (Thanks for these, Katie!)

• How can you make it dynamic and authentic?

• How do you keep characters in rotation with questions, while also keeping deep POV from your main character?

• Grammar and punctuation around dialogue tags, interjections, and cut offs for those kinds of scenes!

Prepare: Have your manuscript handy!

**PLUS: We may do some exercises with you! Surprise! It'll be useful AND fun.

**PLUS: Answer your questions about anything! Well, anything related to our work as genre fiction novelists.

**PLUS: Let's talk about upcoming topics and other fun new things.

Your Edits - Upcoming Schedule

(Send in 250 words as a Word or txt documents, at least 1 day ahead of the call.)

-- On the schedule: Beth, Ezra, Hugh, Nicole, Diana H., Katie, Storey, Diana M.

Reminder: In each call, we'll focus on one person per call for line edits, so that each person gets about 20-30 minutes, as needed.

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And together we'll also:

-- do our Metaphor Check-ins & Good News

-- share next steps and announcements

Bring your questions, shares, and celebrations to the call.

We'll also have a good time connecting!

Thanks!

♥️

HOW TO JOIN THE ZOOM CALL

Note: Check for Zoom updates, just in case.

Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android:

Link: 

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All calls are on Zoom: 

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*The call will be recorded if you can't make it live.

Please RSVP for the call. Thanks!

♥️ Want Google Calendar Reminders for these calls?

I can add you to a Google Calendar reminder for this event, if you haven't already been added. Just send reply and tell me your best email for that and voilà -- I'll get you set up.

EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

Weekly Writing Sprints

Weekly Writing Sprints for all students via Fellowship of the Pen community on Zoom:

-- 2nd and 4th Sundays at 10am PT / 1pm ET (~1.5 hours)

(Subject to change. Watch for emails.)

Upcoming Group Calls Schedule

All calls at 5:30pm PT/8:30pm ET.

-- Replays posted here -- 

Replays here, Starting from 2023.

2022: Start here.

2021: Start here.

CHECK OUT THESE CURRENT & UPCOMING EVENTS

Want to get ready for your book sales?

Join this free audio-only event -- Sales Email Summit -- coming soon! Aug. 19-21, 2025

Sign up here:

https://bethbarany.com/lw2025ses

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Coming September 2025

Next Step critique group with Julia R. - starts Sept. 8 (8 sessions over 4 months)

Apply here: https://bethbarany.com/next-step-writers-group/

-- Only 12 spots.

Creative Writing Professionals Apprenticeship Program - starts Sept. 16 (12 sessions over 13 weeks)

https://bethbarany.thrivecart.com/creative-writing-professionals/

-- Set up a meeting with Beth to see if this program is a best fit for you.

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Coming October 2025

Romancing the Subplot with Gala Russ -- Starts Oct. 1 (4 weeks)

Register here for this hands-on workshop:

https://bethbarany.thrivecart.com/romancingthesubplotfall2025/

-- Only 12 spots.

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Sign up for a 30-minute Story Success Clinic

Sign up for a 30-minute Story Success Clinic to be recorded on the podcast, How To Write The Future. For science fiction & fantasy authors.

About the Story Success Clinic, go here:

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2012061/11267636-08-story-success-clinic

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Your Group Benefits

HOME STUDY COURSES: As a member of the group coaching program, You have access to all our courses here.

Or use this link:

https://bethbaranyschooloffiction.teachable.com/courses/33427/bundled_courses

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Q: Where are the replays?

A: ALL GROUP REPLAYS: All the group calls are stored here:

https://bethbaranyschooloffiction.teachable.com/courses/enrolled/33427

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MORE QUESTIONS?

Let me know if you have any questions, request for clarifications, or suggestions. Business hours are generally: M-F, 9-6pm PT. I aim to reply to emails within that time and within 24 hours of receipt.

We're here to help you craft a successful and sustainable career as a novelist, so that you can inspire the world with your stories.

Thanks!
Hugs and love from us! 

Beth & Ezra