Hi Friend,

We look forward to reconnecting with you today 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.

We'll have some fun with fiction. Yep!

Focus: We'll go over the essential knowledge about your POV character(s) - their goal, motivation, conflicts, stakes, fears, etc.

Plus a writing exercise or two.

**PLUS: We'll do line edits for one person. 

A resource for editing 

Check out this "The Second-Draft Checklist: Opportunities to Deepen and Strengthen Your Novel"

https://twitter.com/JaneFriedman/status/1643250706327977984/photo/1

**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.

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: Brandon, Nicole, Trent, Diana, Beth, Ezra, Shannon, Hugh

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: 

Meeting ID: 781 707 967

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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.

Thursday, July 20, 2023

Thursday, August 3, 2023

Thursday, August 17, 2023

Thursday, September 7, 2023

Thursday, September 22, 2023

Thursday, October 5, 2023

Thursday, October 19, 2023

Thursday, November 2, 2023

-- Replays posted here -- 

Replays here, Starting from 2023.

2022: Start here.

2021: Start here.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Please join me and other dedicated novelists for these 2 upcoming webinars to strengthen your stories and help transform your novel into a polished engaging book your avid readers don't want to put down.

“How to Choose Your Story’s Structure”

August 17, 2023: 4:15-6:55 PM PT / 7:15-9:45 PM ET

More details: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/2023/07/16/how-to-choose-your-storys-structure-webinar-with-beth-barany/

"Beyond the 5 Senses: Explore The 21 Senses for Your Characters"

August 24, 2023 - 4:15-6:55 PM PT / 7:15-9:45 PM ET

More details:

https://writersfunzone.com/blog/2023/07/16/beyond-the-5-senses-explore-the-21-senses-for-your-characters-training-with-beth-barany/

Go here to register:

https://www.free-expressions.com/writing-success-series-2023

How to sign up:

• Search BARANY to find these webinars.

• Add to Cart.

• Then check out.

Yes, they will be recorded in case you can't make it live!

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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