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| Embrace The Writing Process, Your Process đź’ź
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| | For the months of June, July, and part of August, I'll be talking about writing process.
What are the questions and musings you have on this topic?
-- Do you mind map your stories? -- Do you like to brainstorm out loud? -- Other ideas...?
Here are some of the topics Ezra and I will share on: - how to start writing: tips like List of 20; asking What-if, and more
- how writers block often stems from confusing writing with editing
- why starting small is magic
- what rituals or processes or habit to instill to be ready to write
- how to have permission to write crappy first drafts
- why compassion and positive self-talk are critical to getting the book done
- how to deal with the pain and the glee of the creative process
I'll say this today...
The most important keys to developing and maintaining a writing practice (and any art practice) are: - compassion toward self
- the willingness to fail
- the desire to make it happen no matter what
- the patience to help yourself learn new habits and behaviors
What are the essentials for you in developing and maintaining your writing practice?
Because your power as a writer lies in knowing what works best for you.
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| Welcome or welcome back to the Creativity Sparks newsletter subscribers!
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Beth Barany here, your guide and creativity coach for writers. An award-winning novelist with three fiction series and five books for writers published, over the last 15+ years, I've helped hundreds of writers like you find success, peace, and satisfaction.
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Here we help you build your successful and sustainable fiction author career on your terms. We also focus on actionable resources to help you create the change you desire.
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| REHEARSAL: YOU'RE INVITED TO PLAY WITH US AS WE PRACTICE |
| | | My co-teacher Shannon Borg and I are rehearsing our material for our course in Saudi Arabia soon (full course description: https://academy.ithra.com/en/courses/course-v1:IthraAcademy+0025+2022H2/about).
You're invited!
I know it's short notice, but that's just how it is...
Two dates to choose from:
(You're welcome to come to only one or both. The content will probably be different. We're running through ~18 hours worth of content.)
-- TODAY: Friday, June 3, 9am PT/12noon ET and
-- Monday, June 6, 9am PT/12noon ET
The Zoom calls will last at least 1 hour, possibly more. You don't need to stay the whole time.
Here's the gist:
Are you curious about building the foundations of your creative business?
If you're an artist -- novelist, painter, sculptor, weaver, dancer, etc. -- then join us and we'll help you build the essential elements to be able to launch (or re-launch) a creative business.
Sign up so we know you're coming and so you can get the Zoom link.
Because we’re new to teaching with each other and because we both like to be prepared, we’ll do these 2 sessions to “practice in the real world” as I like to call it.
We’re inviting you because:
-- having an interested audience will help us gauge our material
-- you may be interested in the topic
-- it’s fun!
DETAILS
-- No cost to you.
-- These calls will be recorded for internal purposes only.
-- Your presence and your feedback (1-3 short questions) will help us be that much more prepared.
Thank you so much for helping us by your very presence!
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| | Overcome the dragons of dread, doubt, and defeat… |
| | Hold onto your hats, because Write Publish Profit 5.0 is right around the corner (goes live on June 7th - mark your calendar!)... ...and it’s packed to the brim with everything you need to make your self-publishing more profitable than ever.
So what they’ve done is curated some of the most inspiring self-publishing stories, courtesy of their amazing a-list lineup of contributors to this year's forthcoming Write Publish Profit 5.0… And they compiled it into a new FREE guide for indie authors:
Your Hero's Journey: Overcome The Dragons Of Dread, Doubt, And Defeat, And Release Your Creative Power As A Writer
Inside, you’ll discover how real-life indie authors have overcome their greatest setbacks, challenges, and failure and achieved their writing dreams. The even better news is that when you download it, you’ll be put on the waiting list to be one of the first people to get access to over $4,000 worth of ebooks, courses, software and other resources for 99% off the retail price when Write Publish Profit 5.0 becomes available… Have fun, and feel free to share this with all the writers in your life! |
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Have a happy and creative week! Happy Writing!
All my best,
Beth
P.S. Lots of goodies this week! If these aren't your cup of tea, stay tuned for more offerings. And let me know what would float your boat. Enjoy the metaphors!
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| | | Ready to talk to a writing coach who understands genre fiction?
I am here to help you experience clarity, have a clear road map of your next steps, and be that much closer to delighting your readers.
As a book coach, creativity consultant, and teacher, I help you find the place of stillness within and unlock powerful yet subtle transformations that lie in the pauses between the noise of your mind and of the world.
I can help you discover that you already have the means to express your unique and empowering stories with your novels, that you already have a creative process, and that you can harness your passion, persistence, and courage to transform the world one reader at a time.
Let’s work together to make that a reality.
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Now in its 16th year, this newsletter is a service of my coaching and consulting business, helping genre fiction writers write, market, and publish their novels to the delight of their readers.
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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.
Beth speaks to groups locally, online, and internationally. For more details and how to book, go here.
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 to help you vision, brainstorm, and plan your next novel. Planning for panthers, who want some structure but no too much. A road map to guide you on your way to writing your novel. By the time you're done with this course, you'll be ready to write because you know where you want to go and are excited by it.
Beth Barany is 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.
Uncover her Henrietta The Dragon Slayer series here (YA Fantasy), her Touchstone series here (Fantasy/Paranormal Romance).
beth@bethbarany.com
Barany School of Fiction
Writer's Fun Zone blog
Photo Credit: by c. 2018 Ezra Barany
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