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Today!

Live Edits to Enhance Your Setting + 2 events

{Substack Live}

Monday, Nov. 9, 2026

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You're invited!

A Substack Live today:

Monday, Nov. 9, 10:15 a.m. PT / 1:15 p.m. ET

Bring a sentence to share and get line edited!

We'll do one of my favorite things: line editing with a focus on one of my favorite topics:

your story's setting

A Substack Live with Beth Barany + Gala Russ

We meet for 30 minutes, chat, and offer tips and support.

Join by phone, tablet, or laptop/desktop.

Bring your WIP questions and a sentence to discuss and share.

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We usually post it within 24-48 hours.

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Join us for this week's Substack Live for discussion, writing tips, and inspiration.

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Happy Writing!

Best,

Beth

This week on How To Write The Future podcast:

230. Juggling Creative Projects, Live from World Fantasy Con

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Subject: Today! Live Edits to Enhance Your Setting + 2 Events

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