View this email online if it doesn't display correctly What do you need? I'm listening... June 18, 2015 Hi Friend,  Once upon a time there was a young woman who wanted to write novels, but she didn't know where to begin. Over many years she dabbled writing half tales that went nowhere, but she didn't give up. One day, in the face of a great defeat, she realized she'd need to let go of empty ambition and pursue what was in her heart. Now was the time for her to start writing her novel and learn how to finish it. So she started on her path with focus and commitment. "The most powerful things are buried deep inside us. The only way to accept them is to let go." -Said by Queen Medea, Olympus TV show, SyFy channel Fast forward seventeen years, and this woman has now become an award-winning published novelist, writes to high critical acclaim in two genres, and helps other novelist gain confidence, finish their novels, and get comfortable with marketing their books, and publish. Yes, that's me. I know the meaning of persistence in the face of confusion and overwhelm.  I've been up and I've been down. I have traveled the path from idea to completion many times now. I've self-published 11 of my own books, and help clients self-publish their own. I've enacted several different kinds of marketing campaigns and, as a result, gotten book reviews, awards, and sales.  I am confident I can help others do the same. I know because I've done so -- over 90% of my clients finish their novels. And everyone I've worked with finds their way into marketing activities and systems that work for them, as long as they don't give up. How can I help you? Well, that depends! It depends on your needs, what support you need, how you learn best, and other factors. I share all of this with you because I feel that my business as a writing coach for novelists is in transition. It feels like low tide and things will flow again soon. I help authors in lots of ways.  One on one coaching and consulting Teaching in groups Online In-person In classes and workshops In talks and presentations In books and self-paced courses In articles, audios, and videos What's important is I help authors finish their novels and market them. So at this place of stillness, I'm called to listen to you. What do you need? What kind of support do you need? Please hit reply and let me know your thoughts. I'm always interested in hearing from you! All my best, ♥ Beth My goal in my articles at Writer's Fun Zone is to share with you tips that you can use to you can create a successful career as a novelist and creative writer. One way we learn is to see what other people are doing and adopt those behaviors or techniques, trying them on for size, like a new pair of clothes. It is with that idea in mind that I share with you this promotion I’m doing this week for my new romance collection, Touchstone Series. I’m giving away this collection of four romance novellas, plus one bonus short story, online on iBooks worldwide, and for a limited time only. My goal: Gain visibility and new readers. My approach: Make it fun and easy for me by tying it to my birthday. I love giving things away on my birthday. Your turn: I invite you to be sparked by my promo activity. What can you do to gain visibility and new readers that is fun? Yes, fun! I believe marketing needs to be fun, enjoyable, a joy… Our novels are our gifts to the world. Let’s let them bring joy to our readers — people who love our stories even though they haven’t read them yet. What could your activity be? Share your idea, brainstorm, rumination, wondering in the post here. Thanks! Branding for Romance Authors (& Other Genre Novelists): How to Create an Online Presence, Network Using Your Author Blog, and Craft a Content Plan with Beth Barany  July 1-31, 2015 An online course via Outreach International, an RWA chapter Sign up here: http://www.oirwa.com/forum/campus/#JUL ** Last I heard the class already has 10 students. We still have room for you! ** This is the last time I'll be teaching this class in this format and at this low rate. Have a Happy and Creative Week! And thanks for playing! All our best, Beth & Ezra beth@bethbarany.com http://bethbarany.com/ PS. If you're ready to plan your novel, want to be ready for Camp Nano in July, and want to take a self-paced course, then check out the $30 course here: http://school.bethbarany.com/courses/30daywc. PPS. If you want to bypass the self-paced or live course on planning your novel, you can also read a summary of every lesson in 10 posts on the Writer's Fun Zone blog here. ♥ ABOUT US Beth and Ezra Barany are award-winning, best-selling novelists, and teachers who have worked with over 100 authors to help them get their books written and published. ♥ Happily married for over 15 years, we’re passionate about writing, storytelling, and guiding authors to achieve their dreams. ♥ We offer coaching, change work sessions, book marketing coaching (Beth) and cover design (Ezra), for novelists. More at bethbarany.com.  ♥ To explore how Beth can support you, schedule a 1-hour complimentary Discovery Call here: http://bit.ly/AppmtWithBeth. ABOUT BETH BARANY An award-winning novelist, certified creativity coach and Master NLP Practitioner, Beth runs Writer's Fun Zone, a blog for and by writers, and her recently launched school for novelists, the Barany School of Fiction. Beth writes YA fantasy and sweet/sensual paranormal romance. She also writes how-to books and courses for novelists, including her home study coaching guide, The Writer's Adventure Guide: 12 Stages to Writing Your Book, a Hero's Journey adaption with you the author as the hero in your own adventure of writing your book. In her downtime, Beth takes walks, paints, watches movies with Ezra, travels, and has coffee with friends and family. And plays with her two cats, gardens, and does capoeira. And sleeps. She loves sleep. Lots of Free Resources for Writers: http://baranyschooloffiction.com/ http://www.writersfunzone.com/blog http://writersadventureguide.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA: Let's connect in a way that's right for you! Follow: http://www.twitter.com/beth_barany Follow: http://instagram.com/bethbarany Like: https://www.facebook.com/bethbarany And more! 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