How To Write The Future Beth Barany

"It took me a while to get to this point, but I printed out my entire manuscript. And held it in my hands. And that was incredible. Just to feel the weight of all those pages." - Beth Barany


In this episode of "How To Write The Future" podcast, “73. NaNoWriMo is nearly over. So now what?” host Beth Barany discusses with her husband, fellow author, Ezra Barany, what to do after NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) comes to an end. They provide tips for writers, such as taking a break from the manuscript, playing with taglines and book trailers, and exploring ideas for marketing the book. They emphasize the importance of celebrating your big accomplishment and continuing the writing journey beyond NaNoWriMo. So grab your pen, celebrate your achievements, and keep writing!


ABOUT THE HOW TO WRITE THE FUTURE PODCAST
The How To Write The Future podcast is for science fiction and fantasy writers who want to write positive futures and successfully bring those stories out into the marketplace. Hosted by Beth Barany, science fiction novelist and creativity coach for writers. We cover tips for fiction writers and get curious about the future of humanity.


ABOUT BETH BARANY
Beth Barany, an award-winning fantasy and science fiction novelist, teaches novelists how to write, edit, and publish their books as a coach, teacher, consultant, and developmental editor.


ABOUT EZRA BARANY

Ezra Barany loves riveting readers with thrillers, but by order of the Department of Motor Vehicles he must place a warning on every book cover, “Do not read while driving.” His first two books in The Torah Codes series were award-winning international bestsellers. The next three books in the 4-book series wowed readers too! In his free time, he has eye-opening discussions on the art of writing novels with his wife and book coach, Beth Barany. A high school physics teacher, Ezra lives in Oakland with his beloved wife and two cats working on the next book in The Torah Codes series. Ezra, not the cats. For a free short story in The Torah Codes series, “The Mourner’s Kaddish,” do please go to http://www.thetorahcodes.com/.


RESOURCES
Free World Building Workbook for Fiction Writers: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/world-building-resources/


Ezra Barany: https://thetorahcodes.com/


Fiction by Beth Barany: https://author.bethbarany.com/


Sign up for the 30-minute Story Success Clinic with Beth Barany: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/story-success-clinic/




SHOW PRODUCTION BY Beth BaranySHOW NOTES by Kerry-Ann McDadec. 2023 BETH BARANY
https://bethbarany.com/
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CONNECT
Contact Beth: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/podcast/#tve-jump-185b4422580
Email: beth@bethbarany.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethbarany/

CREDITS
EDITED WITH DESCRIPT: https://www.descript.com?lmref=_w1WCA
MUSIC: Uppbeat.io
DISTRIBUTED BY BUZZSPROUT: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1994465

“We're in a time where if we continue to believe only in the negative possibilities, then we won't make the effort to create positive tomorrows.” - Joe Tankersley

In “Episode 72. Making the World Better with Storytelling featuring Joe Tankersley,” host Beth Barany, creativity coach, teacher, and science fiction and fantasy novelist, talks to storyteller and professional futurist, Joe Tankersley, about the importance of positive future stories and the role of storytelling in shaping the future. 

Joe shares his own journey as a futurist and storyteller, highlighting the need for diverse and equitable futures. Joe also mentions the concept of "practical utopias" and the potential for communities to experiment with alternative forms of governance, culture, and economic organization. He encourages writers to explore Thrutopian-type stories that offer a middle ground between dystopia and utopia, and to seek inspiration from real-world examples of positive change. Beth and Joe also also talk about the Space Economy Camp for Writers event and offer advice to writers on exploring new ideas and finding inspiration in positive stories.


ABOUT JOE TANKERSLEY
Joe Tankersley is a storyteller, futurist, and advocate for better tomorrows. Through his work as a professional futurist, he developed his strategic narrative technique that combines the rigor of foresight research with the imaginative spark of story. This unique combination came out of his 20-year career at Walt Disney Imagineering where he served as writer, creative producer, and internal futurist for the company’s elite Blue Sky Studios. As an independent consultant for the past 6 years, he has helped nonprofits, community groups and change makers Imagineer their best tomorrows.


Joe’s fiction and essays have appeared in New Maps, Disruption Magazine, Solutions, Conscious Company Magazine, and the anthologies, After Shock and Aftershocks and Opportunities. His short story “Gabby’s First Kiss,” from Reimagining Our Tomorrows, Making Sure Your Future Doesn’t Suck. (2018) was a winner of the 2021 Extinction Rebellion Solarpunk Story contest.


Joe has served on the board of directors of the Association of Professional Futurists, The Global Futures Forum and the Blue Community Consortium.


Learn more at https://joetankersley.com/


RESOURCES
Practopia: https://practopiaproject.com/


Doughnut Economics: https://doughnuteconomics.org/


Center for Science and the Imagination, Arizona State University: https://csi.asu.edu/

Free World Building Workbook for Fiction Writers: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/world-building-resources/



SHOW PRODUCTION BY Beth BaranySHOW NOTES by Kerry-Ann McDadec. 2023 BETH BARANY
https://bethbarany.com/
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CONNECT
Contact Beth: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/podcast/#tve-jump-185b4422580
Email: beth@bethbarany.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethbarany/

CREDITS
EDITED WITH DESCRIPT: https://www.descript.com?lmref=_w1WCA
MUSIC: Uppbeat.io
DISTRIBUTED BY BUZZSPROUT: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1994465

“So here instead of telling and this is kind of an advanced tool to be a deep point of view is that we don't want to say she felt or she thought, but we could just show by saying: there was, and that's one way to do it. There was is not the most elegant term but this keeps us in her point of view because we don't go around thinking, I'm thinking, I'm feeling it, right? We just think and we just feel.”


In “Episode 71. How to Handle Backstory, A Story Success Clinic with Amy Johnson” host Beth Barany, creativity coach, teacher, and science fiction and fantasy novelist, talks with writer Amy Johnson through a critique of the opening of her story and suggests possible edits to enrich the readers’ experience. Beth also invites listeners to come onto the podcast as a guest with your questions about your own work.


RESOURCES
Free World Building Workbook for Fiction Writers: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/world-building-resources/


Sign up for the 30-minute Story Success Clinic here: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/story-success-clinic/


Get support for your fiction writing by a novelist and writing teacher and coach. Schedule an exploratory call here and see if Beth can support you today: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/discovery-call/

Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers, Transform Your Draft into a Publish-Ready Masterpiece, 12-month Group Mastermind: http://coaching.bethbarany.com/



ABOUT THE HOW TO WRITE THE FUTURE PODCAST
The How To Write The Future podcast is for science fiction and fantasy writers who want to write positive futures and successfully bring those stories out into the marketplace. Hosted by Beth Barany, science fiction novelist and creativity coach for writers. We cover tips for fiction writers and get curious about the future of humanity.


ABOUT BETH BARANY
Beth Barany, an award-winning fantasy and science fiction novelist, teaches novelists how to write, edit, and publish their books as a coach, teacher, consultant, and developmental editor.




SHOW PRODUCTION BY Beth BaranySHOW NOTES by Kerry-Ann McDadec. 2023 BETH BARANY
https://bethbarany.com/

Like, follow, and share with your friends. Thanks!
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CONNECT
Contact Beth: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/podcast/#tve-jump-185b4422580
Email: beth@bethbarany.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethbarany/

CREDITS
EDITED WITH DESCRIPT: https://www.descript.com?lmref=_w1WCA
MUSIC: Uppbeat.io
DISTRIBUTED BY BUZZSPROUT: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1994465

“Stories come alive when they're told from the perspective of a character.”

In “70. Editing Tips to Help You Avoid Information Overload” host Beth Barany, creativity coach, teacher, and science fiction and fantasy novelist, answers a listener's question about when to stop adding ideas to your story and if it’s possible to kill your story by overworking it. Beth also invites you to come on the show as a guest and sign up for a free Story Success Clinic session to receive feedback and guidance on your work.


ABOUT THE HOW TO WRITE THE FUTURE PODCAST
The How To Write The Future podcast is for science fiction and fantasy writers who want to write positive futures and successfully bring those stories out into the marketplace. Hosted by Beth Barany, science fiction novelist and creativity coach for writers. We cover tips for fiction writers and get curious about the future of humanity.


RESOURCES
Sign up for the 30-minute Story Success Clinic here: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/story-success-clinic/


Free World Building Workbook for Fiction Writers: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/world-building-resources/

12-month Group Mastermind: http://coaching.bethbarany.com/



SHOW PRODUCTION BY Beth BaranySHOW NOTES by Kerry-Ann McDadec. 2023 BETH BARANY https://bethbarany.com/

Like, follow, and share with your friends. Thanks!
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CONNECT
Contact Beth: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/podcast/#tve-jump-185b4422580
Email: beth@bethbarany.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethbarany/

CREDITS
EDITED WITH DESCRIPT: https://www.descript.com?lmref=_w1WCA
MUSIC: Uppbeat.io
DISTRIBUTED BY BUZZSPROUT: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1994465

“I'm going to show you how I edit my own work and make sure that my world-building is grounded and yet doesn't take away from the pacing.”

In “Episode 69. Intuitive Editing Your Fiction with Beth Barany” host Beth Barany, science fiction and fantasy novelist, creativity coach, and writing teacher, shares a live edit of her own work. Also, she invites writers to sign up for her Story Success Clinic where they can be featured in an upcoming episode and get feedback on their story.

RESOURCES
Free World Building Workbook for Fiction Writers: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/world-building-resources/


Sign up for the 30-minute Story Success Clinic here: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/story-success-clinic/


Get support for your fiction writing by a novelist and writing teacher and coach. Schedule an exploratory call here and see if Beth can support you today: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/discovery-call/



ABOUT THE HOW TO WRITE THE FUTURE PODCAST
The How To Write The Future podcast is for science fiction and fantasy writers who want to write positive futures and successfully bring those stories out into the marketplace. Hosted by Beth Barany, science fiction novelist and creativity coach for writers. We cover tips for fiction writers. This podcast is for readers too if you’re at all curious about the future of humanity. This podcast is for you if you have questions like:
How do I create a believable world for my science fiction story?How do figure 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, an award-winning fantasy and science fiction novelist, teaches novelists how to write, edit, and publish their books as a coach, teacher, consultant, and developmental editor.



SHOW PRODUCTION BY Beth BaranySHOW NOTES by Kerry-Ann McDadec. 2023 BETH BARANY https://bethbarany.com/
Like, follow, and share with your friends. Thanks!
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CONNECT
Contact Beth: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/podcast/#tve-jump-185b4422580
Email: beth@bethbarany.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethbarany/

CREDITS
EDITED WITH DESCRIPT: https://www.descript.com?lmref=_w1WCA
MUSIC: Uppbeat.io
DISTRIBUTED BY BUZZSPROUT: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1994465

“The other thing that I do is I doodle. I've been doodling my whole life. Raise your hand if you love to doodle.”


In “Episode 68.  On the Creative Mindset with Beth Barany” host Beth Barany, creativity coach, teacher, and science fiction and fantasy novelist, answers a question from a listener and shares the tools she uses to stay in the creative zone or for when she takes a break from writing to relax and get inspired.


RESOURCES

Triple Flame app: https://genekeys.com/triple-flame/


Free World Building Workbook for Fiction Writers: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/world-building-resources/


Sign up for the 30-minute Story Success Clinic here: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/story-success-clinic/


Get support for your fiction writing by a novelist and writing teacher and coach. Schedule an exploratory call here and see if Beth can support you today: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/discovery-call/

ABOUT THE HOW TO WRITE THE FUTURE  PODCAST
The How To Write The Future podcast is for science fiction and fantasy writers who want to write positive futures and successfully bring those stories out into the marketplace. Hosted by Beth Barany, science fiction novelist and creativity coach for writers. We cover tips for fiction writers. This podcast is for readers too if you’re at all curious about the future of humanity. This podcast is for you if you have questions like:


How do I create a believable world for my science fiction story?How do figure 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, an award-winning fantasy and science fiction novelist, teaches novelists how to write, edit, and publish their books as a coach, teacher, consultant, and developmental editor.



SHOW PRODUCTION BY Beth BaranySHOW NOTES by Kerry-Ann McDadec. 2023 BETH BARANY
https://bethbarany.com/


Like, follow, and share with your friends. Thanks!
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CONNECT
Contact Beth: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/podcast/#tve-jump-185b4422580
Email: beth@bethbarany.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethbarany/

CREDITS
EDITED WITH DESCRIPT: https://www.descript.com?lmref=_w1WCA
MUSIC: Uppbeat.io
DISTRIBUTED BY BUZZSPROUT: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1994465