Subject: Trying something new this year in advance of NaNoWriMo!

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Trying something new this year in advance of NaNoWriMo!

Hi Friend,

In years past (pre-pandemic) I offered a yearly course to help you prepare for NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month).


But I'm not hosting my own live events anymore (due to producing my own podcast and editing a new novel!), so I thought I'd try something different this year to help you prepare and plan for NaNoWriMo - if you do NaNoWriMo.


Are you thinking about doing NaNoWriMo?


Or maybe you want to start a new novel soon!


Or if you're in edits and you want to re-think the whole book.


Or maybe you've not yet written the story that's burning inside of you and you're finally ready to start!


Okay, long preamble to share with you what I'm doing.


For this year's NaNoWriMo, I'm inspired to share all the resources I have for helping you plan or rethink your novel.


Here you go!


✅ Free and ready to consume!


8 articles on the blog with a handy downloadable checklist - no sign up required:


"8 Tips to Plan Your Novel to Write With Confidence and Clarity"




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📖 Ready to hold in your hands!


The Book!


Plan Your Novel Like A Pro: And Have Fun Doing It! (E-book or print)



Available at Amazon, Apple, Kobo, etc.




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📚 The Home Study Program: Plan Your Novel: 30-Day Challenge - Create The Road Map for Your Book to Be Ready to Write Your Novel!


All the book content and more! I update this course often, based on your questions.


This course also comes with direct feedback from me!


Sign up here:



https://bethbaranyschooloffiction.teachable.com/p/30daywc



If you've read this far, you've maybe learned that I like exclamation marks and the colors pink and orange.


And you've learned that my jam is creating tools to make it easy for you to plan your novel, so you can start writing your novel with clarity and excitement. And with a plan, outline, or story summary.




A fun testimonial!


Recently, one of my clients told me that he purchased so many courses on writing that aren't actionable, too vague and leave him reading or listening to endless fluff. 


But when listening and reading to my courses, he's left racing to write down all the juicy notes, hitting pause a ton, replaying bits to really absorb. He loves it. 





More NaNoWriMo Tips Coming!


All this to say, I care about getting you into action so you can plan and write your novel.


In the upcoming weeks ahead of NaNoWriMo, I'll be sharing specific plan your novel tips and answering your questions.


In the meantime, I invite you to access the resources I shared here today. Enjoy!


A recap: Those resources are:


#1


"8 Tips to Plan Your Novel to Write With Confidence and Clarity"



#2


Plan Your Novel Like A Pro: And Have Fun Doing It! (E-book or print)


#3


The Home Study Program: Plan Your Novel: 30-Day Challenge - Create The Road Map for Your Book to Be Ready to Write Your Novel!



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Pre-PS. Behind the scenes, I'm re-jiggering the sales page for my group mastermind program for people who have finished a first draft of their science fiction and fantasy novel. So that will be ready to share with you soon.


Featured Episodes

Drawn from Our First Year of How To Write the Future Podcast

”... we need to hear about those weaknesses and strengths from other people who understand what we’re up to because they too are up to the same thing as we are."


In Ep. 28, I share thoughts on the key to creative success, the elements of the three-legged stool, and where the idea came.


Listen to that episode here. 


Last few days of the Smashwords

BOOK SALE JULY 2023


*Great place to get your copy of Plan Your Novel Like A Pro

All of July, I’m excited to announce all our fiction and nonfiction is 50% on Smashwords as part of their Annual Summer / Winter Sale!


All our books are 50% off.


Writer's Fun Zone books for writers


Beth's Fiction


Ezra's Fiction - The Torah Codes thriller series


Sale good through the end of July!


♥️


Have a happy and creative week.



Best,

Beth


Upcoming Trainings


Please join me and other dedicated novelists for these 2 upcoming webinars to strengthen your stories and help transform your novel into a polished engaging book your avid readers don't want to put down.


“How to Choose Your Story’s Structure”

August 17, 2023: 4:15-6:55 PM PT / 7:15-9:45 PM ET


More details:


https://writersfunzone.com/blog/2023/07/16/how-to-choose-your-storys-structure-webinar-with-beth-barany/



"Beyond the 5 Senses: Explore The 21 Senses for Your Characters"

August 24, 2023 - 4:15-6:55 PM PT / 7:15-9:45 PM ET


More details:


https://writersfunzone.com/blog/2023/07/16/beyond-the-5-senses-explore-the-21-senses-for-your-characters-training-with-beth-barany/


https://www.free-expressions.com/writing-success-series-2023


How to sign up:


  • Search BARANY to find these webinars.

  • Add to Cart.

  • Then check out.


Yes, they will be recorded in case you can't make it live!


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Beth Barany
Creativity Coach for Writers

Teacher, Speaker, Workshop Facilitator


Plus, Teaching tailored story writing curriculums for future-facing, bold organizations who want members to think outside the box and take action.


Creativity is the answer. 


bethbarany.com


I not only teach and coach novelists, I am one too! 


Author of *Magical Tales of Romance, Mystery, and Adventure*
author.bethbarany.com


Award-winning science fiction & fantasy novelist.

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How To Write The Future podcast


The How to Write The Future podcast is for science fiction and fantasy writers who want to create optimistic stories because when we vision what is possible, we help make it so.


Sign up here to get your World Building Workbook for Fiction Writers:


https://writersfunzone.com/blog/world-building-resources/


Market Yourself and Your Work! How? By Writing for Writer's Fun Zone


Now in it's 17th year, we're looking for guest writers for my blog, Writer's Fun Zone, a how-to blog for and by writers to inspire and instruct.


  • Do you have any content you want to re-purpose?

  • Do you have something to teach or pay forward?

  • Do you want to inspire other writers?


Your article can include an offer of any kind or just an invitation to join your list.


Above all, it needs to instruct and inspire and be a reflection of your joy of writing fiction.


Want to play with us?


Then, check out our writer's guidelines and query accordingly:


https://writersfunzone.com/blog/guest-columnists-welcome/


We're scheduling now for Fall 2023.

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


She specializes in helping writers experience clarity, so they can write, revise, and proudly publish their novels to the delight of their readers. 

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