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the one thing 🔥 ❤️

Creative Entrepreneurship - How Creatives Build Thriving Businesses with Beth Barany and Gala Russ

Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025

Hi Friend,

I asked Gala, my co-host:

"What's the most important thing you learned from the Creative Entrepreneur Interview series (youtube link)?"

And here's is what she said (okay, it wasn't just one thing):

Start before you think you are ready, because most likely you'll never be.
Networking and asking for help may be uncomfortable but it's a great way to grow.

How do these resonate with you?

The Creative Entrepreneur Interview series by 2 author coaches, myself and Gala Russ: are 16 interviews Gala and I did recently -- casual, but organized -- 20 to 30-minute conversations containing gold for anyone interested in turning their love of writing into a sustainable business, whether as a book coach, editor, or any creative service provider.

If you're thinking about starting a business as a creative service provider, or know someone who is!, I'm offering several options for you:

Sign up for the Creative Business Style quiz and get insight on how to get started. (We had fun creating this quiz for you!)
Check out our Creative Writing Professionals Apprenticeship program (starts Sept. 16th!).

Yes, the our pilot apprenticeship program kicks off September 16, 2025 (5PM PT/8PM ET) and includes live weekly classes, office hours, templates, mentorship, and a small cohort of up to 12 students to keep things personalized and practical.

Here’s a taste of what we're covering:

Writing your professional bio and defining your niche
Designing service packages and setting confident pricing
Crafting workshops, proposals, and offers that sell
Setting up contracts, onboarding systems, and client pipelines
Finding your first clients and building long-term visibility

If you're excited to join this apprenticeship program (maybe a little trepidatious too -- that's totally normal), book a Next Step call with me this week, so I can help you get clear this is best fit for you.

I have opened up lots of slots in my calendar next week to have those conversations.

I look forward to connecting and learning about you and exploring your creative business idea!

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Happy Writing!

Best,

Beth & Gala

PS. If you know this program is right for you, but you're not sure how to swing it financially, we're opening up an application for one scholarship spot. Write me to be notified when we open that up, which will be very soon.

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Upcoming: Check out this upcoming event I'll be speaking at next week: Sustainable Writing Summit, Sept. 10-13, 2025. https://bethbarany.com/sws092025

🌟 If you find my resources helpful, please forward them to a friend who may need them too. Thanks!

Beth Barany
Creativity Coach for Writers

Teacher, Speaker, Workshop Facilitator

Creativity is the answer.

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

Author of *Magical Tales of Romance, Mystery, and Adventure*
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Award-winning science fiction & fantasy novelist.

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