How to Self-Coach Toward Your Writing North Star

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Friday, July 24, 2026

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🎤 How to Self-Coach Toward Your Writing North Star

How To Write The Future podcast, episode 214

“What you want is to be able to look at your goal, what you’ve written down, and have a really clear picture for what that looks like.”

– Beth Barany

In my latest episode, I'm asking listeners, "If you self-coached, could you be more efficient with your writing time?"

More specifically, I share what the writing GMC stands for and break down each area.

From defining your big goal, how to find your motivation, to handling conflicts, I also share an example of a quick exercise at the end of the episode -- great for when you’re feeling stuck in your writing.

Do you have a question about writing craft, world building, the creative process, or mindset?

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How to Self-Coach Toward Your Writing North Star

How To Write the Future podcast, episode 214

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Beth Barany is an award-winning science fiction and fantasy novelist, and certified creativity coach for writers.

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