10: Story Success Clinic with Educator and Author, Ann Berlak

“When you're giving other people feedback, you learn how to articulate what's working and what's not working.”

In the first Story Success Clinic feature, creativity coach and science fiction/fantasy novelist Beth Barany talks to author and educator, Ann Berlak, where they discuss ways to write about different cultures with sensitivity, how to write characters readers will relate to, and ways to promote your books.

ABOUT ANN BERLAK

Ann Berlak’s life's work has been teaching teachers to teach for social justice in public elementary schools. Since she retired, she’s been learning to write fiction for young people that will inspire them to envision and promote a more just and joyful world. She can be reached at anncberlak@yahoo.com. See her book, Joelito’s Big Decision/La Gran Decisión de Joelito, http://www.hardballpress.com/joelito.html and on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joelitosbigdecision. 

RESOURCES

Sign up for the 30-minute Story Success Clinic here: 

https://writersfunzone.com/blog/story-success-clinic/ 

Plan Your Novel Like A Pro: And Have Fun Doing It - book by Beth and Ezra Barany 

https://books2read.com/pynlap

ABOUT THE HOW TO WRITE THE FUTURE PODCAST

The How To Write The Future podcast is for science fiction and fantasy writers writers who want to write positive futures and bring those stories successfully out into the marketplace. Hosted by Beth Barany, science fiction novelist & creativity coach for writers.

Tips for fiction writers! This podcast is for you if you have questions like:

• How do I create a believable world for my science fiction story?
• How do I figure out what's not working if my story feels flat?
• How do I make my story more interesting and alive?

This podcast is for readers too if you’re at all curious about the future of humanity.

ABOUT BETH BARANY

Beth Barany is an award-winning novelist, certified creativity coach for writers, and a workshop facilitator. In addition to her how-to books for writers, Beth has published books in several genres including young adult fantasy, paranormal romance, & science fiction mystery.

SHOW PRODUCTION by Beth Barany

SHOW NOTES by Kerry-Ann McDade

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