Subject: Tomorrow! When new characters interrupt you (Substack Live)

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Tomorrow!

"When new characters interrupt you"

A Substack Live with Beth & Gala



Sunday, June 14, 2026

Hi Friend,

You know when new characters talk to you while you're working on a different story?


Yah that.


A wonderful and frustrating experience!


Gala and I will share tips and tools for handling that in tomorrow's Substack Live.


"Capture the New Story Spark without Derailing Your Current Draft”



  • Monday, June 15, 10am Pacific/1pm Eastern


Gala Russ and I will also do a writer check-in with you and take questions.


Join by phone, tablet, or laptop/desktop.


To comment, join in the discussion via a tablet or laptop / desktop.



See you there!


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Happy Writing!



Best,

Beth


PS. Currently Reading Into The Fire by Elizabeth Moon (Books2Read link). Listening to Meek "Fabulous" (YouTube). Currently watching the French Murder in series on MHz (site).


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