How To Write The Future
Beth Barany
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The How to Write The Future Podcast offers fiction writing tips for science fiction and fantasy authors who want to create optimistic stories because when we vision what is possible, we help make it so. By science fiction and fantasy author and fiction writing coach, Beth Barany.
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64. Author Ecosystem with Russell Nohelty, part 1
“I'm a sprinter. I want to run fast and then recover for like weeks, months, and then do it again". - Russell Nohelty
In “Episode 64. *Author Ecosystem with Russell Nohelty, part 1*” host Beth Barany, creativity coach, teacher, and science fiction and fantasy novelist, talks to bestselling fantasy author, publisher, and podcast host Russel Nohelty, where they discuss the author ecosystem that Russell co-created to help authors thrive.
*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. 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 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.
*RESOURCES*
*Author Ecosystem*: https://authorecosystem.com/
*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/
* SHOW PRODUCTION BY Beth Barany
* SHOW NOTES by Kerry-Ann McDade
c. 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
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Sep 18, 2023
63. Writing Mystery in a Sci-Fi World
“You need to indicate to the reader right away that you are writing a science fiction story.”
In “Episode 63. Writing Mystery in a Sci-Fi World,” host Beth Barany, creativity coach and teacher, and science fiction and fantasy novelist shares the difference between how a contemporary mystery novelist and a science-fiction mystery novelist will open their novel. Beth also answers a client’s question about their novel and discusses the opening of Michael Connelly's book, The Late Show.
*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. 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 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.
*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/
*The Late Show by Michael Connolly:* https://www.amazon.com/Late-Show-Michael-Connelly-ebook/dp/B01MYDJB6R/
* SHOW PRODUCTION BY Beth Barany
* SHOW NOTES by Kerry-Ann McDade
c. 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
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Sep 11, 2023
62. Science Fiction Romance and AI Tools with Keri Kruspe
“To me, when you're writing anything with science fiction, the best way to present that is remembering your human foundation.”
In “Episode 62. Science Fiction Romance and AI Tools with Keri Kruspe,” host Beth Barany, creativity coach and teacher, and science fiction and fantasy novelist, talks to science fiction romance author Keri Kruspe about both the positives and negatives of using Chat GPT and about how Keri uses it and other AI tools inside her creative process. They also discuss Keri’s writing, her upcoming books, and how she found her brand with Beth.
*ABOUT KERI KRUSPE*
Keri Kruspe, author of Otherworldly Romantic Adventures, loves nothing more than to write about romances that feature “feisty heroines who aren’t afraid to take a chance on life… or love. Her writing career started when she became irritated that most SciFi romances had women kidnapped before they could find love. Determined to create something different, she turned “the alien kidnapping trope upside down” (Vine Voice) and the ALIEN EXCHANGE trilogy was born. Keri’s latest SciFi Romance series, ANCIENT ALIEN DESCENDANTS, is taking the Ancient Alien motif and mixes it with a sensual, romantic twist.
To be notified when Keri’s next book comes out, sign up for her mailing list: https://www.kerikruspe.com. And get a FREE copy of the novella, The Day Behind Tomorrow, a prologue to the ALIEN LEGACY series. Not to mention being kept updated on the life of a dedicated, obsessed author.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/klkruspe15/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/keri_kruspe
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kerikruspe/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/kerikruspe/
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/18522573.Keri_Kruspe
BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/keri-kruspe
*RESOURCES*
The Midjourney Guy, Christian Heidorn: youtube.com/@TokenizedAI
Sudowrite: https://www.sudowrite.com/
Midjourney: https://docs.midjourney.com/
How AI Can Help Strengthen Your Writing by Keri Kruspe*
*https://writersfunzone.com/blog/2023/05/30/how-ai-can-help-strengthen-your-writing-by-keri-kruspe/
*Free World Building Workbook for Fiction Writers
*https://writersfunzone.com/blog/world-building-resources/
* SHOW PRODUCTION BY Beth Barany; SHOW NOTES by Kerry-Ann McDade
c. 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
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Sep 4, 2023
61. The Power of NaNoWriMo
*“If it is your dream to write a novel this year, then I invite you into our plan your novel material.”*
*“I'm asking you to think about the kind of story that you want to write: the genre-- the kinds of things that you customarily see in your genre.”
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In Ep. 61, “*The Power of Nanowrimo,*” host Beth Barany, creativity coach and teacher, and science fiction and fantasy novelist shares how writing your novel in one month can challenge you in a good way and discusses how she can guide you through your story idea and theme by taking her course or working with her directly.
*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. 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 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.
*RESOURCES*
“*The Power of Nanowrimo + Survey! by Beth Barany”* https://writersfunzone.com/blog/2017/10/20/power-nanowrimo-survey/
“*8 Tips to Plan Your Novel to Write With Confidence and Clarity”* https://writersfunzone.com/blog/2019/03/06/8-tips-planning-novel/
*Plan Your Novel materials (book and course and bonuses)*
http://PlanYourNovel.com
*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/
* SHOW PRODUCTION BY Beth Barany
* SHOW NOTES by Kerry-Ann McDade
c. 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
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Aug 28, 2023
60. Permission to be Creative with Nina Hart, Part 2
“Because I think like so many of us need to unlearn things. And also the process of saying Yes to material and opening the top of your head is, it is a gift, I think, to learn to come to creativity in that way.”
In “*Episode 60, Permission to be Creative with Nina Hart (part 2 of 2),*” host Beth Barany, creativity coach and teacher, and science fiction and fantasy novelist, talks to writer, performer, and fellow creativity coach and creative entrepreneur, Nina Hart, where they discuss giving yourself permission to practice being creative in your own way, including a fun writing prompt dealing with jello.
*ABOUT NINA HART*
Nina Hart is the founder of "Writing from the Top of Your Head" workshops. She offers writing workshops and 1:1 first draft book coaching, and is a certified KaizenMuse Creativity Coach and Gateless Method writing facilitator. Her first collection of surreal short fictions called “Somewhere in a Town You Never Knew Existed Somewhere” was a finalist in Foreword Reviews’ IndieFab Book of the Year Awards.
Nina spends her time as a right-brained, highly sensitive, creative entrepreneur. She is passionate about helping writers find their voice and reclaim the hooligan kid spirit that most people have buried under an “adult” veneer. Nina considers herself to be an improvisational writer – she was a blocked writer until she rediscovered the curious part of herself who could play, experiment, and explore. She offers online workshops, writing retreats, and 1:1 coaching. She plans to offer a facilitator training in the upcoming year
Connect with Nina
https://www.facebook.com/writingfromthetopofyourhead/
https://www.instagram.com/writingfromthetop/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/writingfromthetop/
Sign up for Nina’s newsletter to join FREE creativity chats + prompts monthly via Zoom. You'll also get other freebies like "16 Writing Prompts to Slay Perfectionism" ebook. https://nina.podia.com/creativitychatsprompts
*Nina’s Site: **www.writingfromthetopofyourhead.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.
*RESOURCES*
*Free World Building Workbook for Fiction Writers:* https://writersfunzone.com/blog/world-building-resources/
* SHOW PRODUCTION BY Beth Barany
* SHOW NOTES by Kerry-Ann McDade
c. 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
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Aug 21, 2023
59. Bring Playfulness to Your Writing with Nina Hart, Part 1
"So, I decided I would go back to beginner's mind. I would stop taking classes. I would throw out all of the rules. The hooligan got to come into play at that time, my inner teenager or troublemaker."
In “*Episode 59, Bring Playfulness to your Writing with Nina Hart, Part 1,*” host Beth Barany, creativity coach and teacher, and science fiction and fantasy novelist, talks to writer, performer, and fellow creativity coach and creative entrepreneur, Nina Hart, where they discuss how Nina decided to go back to the beginners mind with her writing and how she empowered herself to be her wild creative self.
*ABOUT NINA HART*
Nina Hart is the founder of "Writing from the Top of Your Head" workshops. She offers writing workshops and 1:1 first draft book coaching, and is a certified KaizenMuse Creativity Coach and Gateless Method writing facilitator. Her first collection of surreal short fictions called “Somewhere in a Town You Never Knew Existed Somewhere” was a finalist in Foreword Reviews’ IndieFab Book of the Year Awards.
Nina spends her time as a right-brained, highly sensitive, creative entrepreneur. She is passionate about helping writers find their voice and reclaim the hooligan kid spirit that most people have buried under an “adult” veneer. Nina considers herself to be an improvisational writer – she was a blocked writer until she rediscovered the curious part of herself who could play, experiment, and explore. She offers online workshops, writing retreats, and 1:1 coaching. She plans to offer a facilitator training in the upcoming year
Connect with Nina
https://www.facebook.com/writingfromthetopofyourhead/
https://www.instagram.com/writingfromthetop/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/writingfromthetop/
Sign up for Nina’s newsletter to join FREE creativity chats + prompts monthly via Zoom. You'll also get other freebies like "16 Writing Prompts to Slay Perfectionism" ebook. https://nina.podia.com/creativitychatsprompts
*Nina’s Site: **www.writingfromthetopofyourhead.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. We cover tips for fiction writers and get curious about the future of humanity.
*RESOURCES*
*Paulo Freire*: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paulo_Freire
*Free World Building Workbook for Fiction Writers:* https://writersfunzone.com/blog/world-building-resources/
* SHOW PRODUCTION BY Beth Barany
* SHOW NOTES by Kerry-Ann McDade
c. 2023 BETH BARANY https://bethbarany
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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
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Aug 14, 2023
58. What is "enough research" for a science fiction novel?
“My motto for myself around research specifically is: if it's not fun, stop doing it.”
In “*Episode 58, What Is ‘Enough Research’ for a Science Fiction Novel?*” host Beth Barany, creativity coach, and science fiction and fantasy novelist answers a question from a listener on research for their current novel and shares what she has planned for upcoming episodes on How To Write the Future.
*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. 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 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.
*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/
"How Space Debris Inspires My Current Novel"
https://writersfunzone.com/blog/2023/08/07/how-space-debris-inspires-my-current-novel/
* SHOW PRODUCTION BY Beth Barany
* SHOW NOTES by Kerry-Ann McDade
c. 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
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Aug 7, 2023
57. How Space Debris Inspires My Current Novel
“What are you deeply inspired about, are you doing the research on it? Have you figured out who the players are in the current world who are talking about those things, discussing them, studying them, putting out reports on them?”
In “*Episode 57,* How Space Debris Inspires My Current Novel” host Beth Barany, creativity coach, and science fiction and fantasy novelist discusses one of the things that has been influencing her storytelling, space debris, or space junk, and explains what different countries are doing to combat and protect Earth's orbit. Beth also shares tips on how to start the research on the topics for your story.
*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. 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 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.
*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/
* SHOW PRODUCTION BY Beth Barany
* SHOW NOTES by Kerry-Ann McDade
c. 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
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Jul 31, 2023
56. The Creative Process: Beginnings, Middles, and Ends
“Find your audience and announce your creation to the world. Let your light shine. Enlighten us with your beauty, truth, and masterfulness.”
In “*The Creative Process: Beginnings, Middles, and Ends*” host Beth Barany, creativity coach, and science fiction and fantasy novelist reads from her book ‘Overcome Writer’s Block’ where she explains how knowing your creative process and the stage you’re in with your novel can help you be a better artist.
*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. 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 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.
*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/
*Beginnings, Middles and Ends: The Creative Process #8:*
https://writersfunzone.com/blog/2012/08/18/beginnings-middles-and-ends-the-creative-process/
OVERCOME WRITER'S BLOCK
Buy Direct: https://bethbarany.gumroad.com/l/baranybooks
Vendors: https://books2read.com/overcomewritersblock
FICTION
https://author.bethbarany.com/e-books/
MASTERMIND GROUP FOR SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY NOVELISTS
https://coaching.bethbarany.com/
HIRE BETH FOR YOUR GROUP
https://bethbarany.com/
* SHOW PRODUCTION BY Beth Barany
* SHOW NOTES by Kerry-Ann McDade
c. 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
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Jul 24, 2023
55. Get Writing: Seven Ways to Get Out of Your Own Way
“One thing we're not super good at as humans is how to be happy, how to plan for the best, how to design for the best.”
“-Stories allow us to think about what could be in a positive way and to ask those *what-if questions a*bout how our civilizations, our cultures, could be designed differently.”
In “*Get Writing: Seven Ways to Get Out of Your Own Way*” host Beth Barany, creativity coach, and science fiction and fantasy novelist, shares 7 actionable ways you can create your art, including *The 5 Steps to Implementing the List of 20* that will inspire you to work on your creative project.
*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.
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 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.
*RESOURCES*
Original article: “*Escape Into your Art: Seven Ways to Get Out of Your Own Way #5”*
https://writersfunzone.com/blog/2012/07/21/creative-writing-7-ways-to-get-out-of-your-own-way/
*Ep. 18:* *What if… and Your Brain*
https://writersfunzone.com/blog/2022/11/07/18-what-if-and-your-brain/
*Overcome Writer's Block (ebook)
*https://books2read.com/overcomewritersblock
*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/
* SHOW PRODUCTION BY Beth Barany
* SHOW NOTES by Kerry-Ann McDade
c. 2023 BETH BARANY
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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
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Jul 17, 2023
54. Self Publishing Your Novel in a Nutshell
"You can spend as little or as much as you want, and it's really a time and money equation.”
In “*Self-Publish Your Novel in a Nutshell*” host Beth Barany, creativity coach, and science fiction and fantasy novelist shares a short summary of the key elements you need to self-publish your novel including resources that can help prepare you for your publishing journey.
*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. 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 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 al…
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Jul 10, 2023
53. The Risk of Living a Creative Life: Should vs. What?
“To be an artist, we must step away from the norm to be able to see it for what it is. A collection of rules past generations used to navigate their world.”
In “*The Risk of Living a Creative Life: Should vs. What?*” host Beth Barany, creativity coach, and science fiction and fantasy novelist shares how to have the courage to step away from your past into a creative new world and shares some actionable steps you can take to follow your dream.
*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. 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 figure what's not working if my story feels flat?
* How do I make my stor…
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Jul 3, 2023
52. The Benefits of Working with a Fiction Writing Coach
“As fiction writers, we are sharing parts of ourselves onto the page, and that can be very scary.”
In “*The Benefits of Working with a Fiction Writing Coach*” host Beth Barany, creativity coach, and science fiction and fantasy novelist discusses the benefits and outcomes of working with her as a fiction writing coach that will help you get to know your own creative process, plus she shares a special shout-out for reaching the one year anniversary of the How To Write the Future podcast.
*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. 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 figure what's not working if my…
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Jun 26, 2023
51. Your Creativity Spark: Passion to Write
“Write with all your senses and let your mind wander far and deep and into the past. Or far into the future for inspiration. The universe is the limit.”
“What is the next riskiest thing you can do with your writing? Do it.”
“Instead of talking about how stuck you are and analyzing the causes, turn and face yours. And know that you are not alone.”
In “*Your Creativity Spark: Passion to Write*” host Beth Barany, creativity coach, and science fiction and fantasy novelist discusses finding the passion that compels you to write and how to identify your passions plus shares one way you can deal with writer's block: Invite The Writing Block Monster to Lunch.
*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.
Tips for fi…
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Jun 19, 2023
50. Rules of Magic and Science Fiction Assumptions
“I'm making it up. And that's part of my job as a fiction writer. And also it's part of what's fun.”
In “*Rules of Magic and Science Fiction Assumptions”* host Beth Barany, creativity coach, and science fiction and fantasy novelist talks about the rules of magic and poses a series of questions to help you develop magical systems inside your stories, plus covers making assumptions when writing science fiction.
*RESOURCES*
*Build Better Worlds: An Introduction to Anthropology for Game Designers, Fiction Writers, and Filmmakers*
https://www.amazon.com/Build-Better-Worlds-Introduction-Anthropology-ebook/dp/B0B2X2LL37/
*The Complete Guide to Writing Fantasy, Vol. 1: Alchemy with Words (The Compete Guide Series)*
https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Guide-Writing-Fantasy-Vol/dp/1896944094
*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/bl…
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Jun 12, 2023
49. Fierceness of Intent: The Writer’s Oath
“Now more than ever, we need to bring our humanity to our work, which includes the truth of our emotions.”
In “*Your Creativity Spark: Fierceness of Intent: The Writer’s Oath”* host Beth Barany, creativity coach, and science fiction and fantasy novelist, shares a writer’s oath that she carries with her, what the work of an artist looks like, and encourages you to show up for yourself and bring your heart into your work.
*RESOURCES*
*About Overcome Writer’s Block: *
https://writersfunzone.com/blog/overcome-writers-block-a-self-guided-creative-writing-class-to-get-you-writing-again/
*Overcome Writer’s Block: where to purchas*e:
https://books2read.com/overcomewritersblock
*Free World Building Workbook for Fiction Writers:*
https://writersfunzone.com/blog/world-building-resources/
*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/blo…
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Jun 5, 2023
48. Represent Native Peoples Accurately in Your Fiction with Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer, Part 3
“Find the people who are familiar with the history and culture of the tribe you're wanting to focus on or tribes and how to respectfully approach them.” - Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer
In “*Represent Native Peoples Accurately in Your Fiction with Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer, Part 3”* host Beth Barany, creativity coach, and science fiction and fantasy novelist chats with author, writing instructor, and tribal member Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer where they discuss how to accurately and respectfully represent Native Peoples and their history in your stories and Sarah shares details of her course “Fiction Writing American Indians” and how it help authors tell more authentic stories.
*ABOUT SARAH ELISABETH SAWYER*
Fiction authors who want to write about Native Americans face a challenging minefield riddled with dos and don’ts, and no clear answers. That is why author and writing instructor Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer created the “Fiction Writing: American Indians” digital course.
As a tribal…
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May 29, 2023
47. Represent Native Peoples Accurately in Your Fiction with Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer, Part 2
“The more you do your research and do things like hopefully go to native events or watch 'em on YouTube, powwows and things like that, those things will start standing out.” - Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer
In “*Represent Native Peoples Accurately in Your Fiction with Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer, Part 2”* host Beth Barany, creativity coach, and science fiction and fantasy novelist chats with author, writing instructor, and tribal member Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer where they continue their discussion about how to accurately represent Native Peoples and share the reasons why you shouldn’t shy away from representing them in your stories, plus ways you can research Native Peoples.
*ABOUT SARAH ELISABETH SAWYER*
Fiction authors who want to write about Native Americans face a challenging minefield riddled with dos and don’ts, and no clear answers. That is why author and writing instructor Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer created the “Fiction Writing: American Indians” digital course.
As a tribal me…
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May 22, 2023
46. Represent Native Peoples Accurately in Your Fiction with Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer, Part 1
“I really encourage authors to do deeper research so that they're getting to know the real people behind this one dimensional wall that we often have when we're doing native characters.” - Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer
In “*Represent Native Peoples Accurately in Your Fiction with Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer, Part 1*” host Beth Barany, creativity coach, and science fiction and fantasy novelist chats with author, writing instructor and tribal member Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer where they discuss how to accurately and respectfully represent Native Peoples and their history in your stories and share about Sarah’s writing course “Fiction Writing American Indians.”
*ABOUT SARAH ELISABETH SAWYER*
Fiction authors who want to write about Native Americans face a challenging minefield riddled with dos and don’ts, and no clear answers. That is why author and writing instructor Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer created the “Fiction Writing: American Indians” digital course.
As a tribal member of the Ch…
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May 15, 2023
45. Paper Lantern Writers, A Book Marketing Collective, Part 3
“Everybody can find a place to fit in there - the big thing is keep writing because we love to read.” - Ana Brazil
Writing is a very solitary activity, but relationships are what sells books. - Linda Ulleseit
In “Paper Lantern Writers, A Book Marketing Collective, Part 3” host Beth Barany, creativity coach, and science fiction and fantasy novelist chats with the founding members of the Paper Lantern Writers Collective — Ana Brazil, Edie Cay, and Linda Ulleseit — where they discuss their published anthology, the many ways they cross-promote their fiction, and their advice for being part of a collective.
*Paper Lantern Writers*
Many cultures around the world have a tradition of paper lanterns. A paper lantern amplifies and diffuses the light from a single flame, allowing the human eye to see further and more broadly in the dark. Paper Lantern Writers (PLW) aims to shine light on the shrouded stories of the past, giving modern readers a clearer perspective on the people an…
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May 8, 2023
44. Paper Lantern Writers, A Book Marketing Collective, Part 2
“I really do firmly believe that if you just put your work out there, you can get eyeballs on it, which is the hardest part. Eventually, they're gonna read it.” - Edie Cay
In “Episode 44. Paper Lantern Writers, A Book Marketing Collective, Part 2,” host Beth Barany, creativity coach, and science fiction and fantasy novelist chats with the founding members of the Paper Lantern Writers Collective — Ana Brazil, Edie Cay, and Linda Ulleseit — where they discuss making money, challenges of running the collective, and the diversity within its members.
*Paper Lantern Writers*
Many cultures around the world have a tradition of paper lanterns. A paper lantern amplifies and diffuses the light from a single flame, allowing the human eye to see further and more broadly in the dark. Paper Lantern Writers (PLW) aims to shine light on the shrouded stories of the past, giving modern readers a clearer perspective on the people and places that came before them. We promote the historical fi…
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May 1, 2023
43. Paper Lantern Writers, A Book Marketing Collective, Part 1
“When you're writing a book, you don't realize how much marketing is gonna fall to you.” - Linda Ulleseit
In “43. Paper Lantern Writers, A Book Marketing Collective, Part 1,” host Beth Barany, creativity coach and science fiction and fantasy novelist chats with the founding members of the Paper Lantern Writer’s Collective — Ana Brazil, Edie Cay, and Linda Ulleseit — where they discuss their inspiration behind forming the collective, the individual genres they write, and discuss the many ways they help market each other’s novels.
*Paper Lantern Writers*
Many cultures around the world have a tradition of paper lanterns. A paper lantern amplifies and diffuses the light from a single flame, allowing the human eye to see further and more broadly in the dark. Paper Lantern Writers (PLW) aims to shine light on the shrouded stories of the past, giving modern readers a clearer perspective on the people and places that came before them. We promote the historical fiction writin…
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Apr 24, 2023
42. Use Chat GPT to Experiment with Fiction Style, part 2
“Give it specific instructions, ask it to use the voice or persona of another author, if you're going do it with writing styles.”
In “*Use Chat GPT to Experiment with Fiction Style, Part 2*,” host Beth Barany, creativity coach and science fiction and fantasy novelist continues her demonstration on how you can use Chat GPT to edit your fiction and shares examples using the styles of famous writers.
*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 pos…
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Apr 17, 2023
41. Use Chat GPT to Experiment with Fiction Style, Part 1
“I realized I had to be more specific. And you may notice you need to be very specific in your prompts to get the results you want.”
In “*Use Chat GPT to Experiment with Fiction Style, Part 1*,” host Beth Barany, creativity coach and science fiction and fantasy novelist, demonstrates how you can use Chat GPT to edit your fiction and shares examples using the styles of famous writers.
*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/
*Want writing coaching?* *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 t…
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Apr 10, 2023
40. Email Marketing and List Building for Authors with Philip Duncan, Part 3
“The best time to do it was yesterday, and the second best time is today.”
In “*Email Marketing and List Building for Authors with Philip Duncan, Part 3*,” host Beth Barany, creativity coach, and science fiction and fantasy novelist, chats with Philip where he recommends how frequently authors should send out email newsletters to readers and explains what a “reader magnet” means, plus how you can get started in creating your own.
*ABOUT PHILIP DUNCAN*
Philip Duncan is an award-winning and Amazon bestselling fiction author. He's the host of the Powerhouse Authoring Summit and has been a featured guest on several other authoring summits. He specializes in email marketing and list building for authors, where he now spends all his time helping authors start, grow, and scale their audience through email marketing.
Website: https://philipsduncan.com/
Coaching services: https://philipsduncan.com/coaching-and-services/
*RESOURCES*
Free email marketing and list building check…
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Apr 3, 2023
39. Email Marketing and List Building for Authors with Philip Duncan, Part 2
“They need to know who I am as a real person behind the keyboard, which is hard to do.”
In “*Email Marketing and List Building for Authors with Philip Duncan, Part 2*,” host Beth Barany, creativity coach, and science fiction and fantasy novelist, chats with Philip where he shares 3 tips on how to connect with readers on a personal level and how sharing can resonate with them so they respond to your emails.
Content Warning: mention of death, grief, and suicide.
*About Philip Duncan*
Philip Duncan is an award-winning and Amazon bestselling fiction author. He's the host of the Powerhouse Authoring Summit and has been a featured guest on several other authoring summits. He specializes in email marketing and list building for authors, where he now spends all his time helping authors start, grow, and scale their audience through email marketing.
Website: https://philipsduncan.com/
Coaching services: https://philipsduncan.com/coaching-and-services/
*RESOURCES*
Free email marke…
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Mar 27, 2023
38. Email Marketing and List Building for Authors with Philip Duncan, Part 1
“It's how you connect with people on a more intimate and personal level, you get to control what you say. Nobody gets to take your list away.”
In “*Email Marketing and List Building for Authors with Philip Duncan, Part 1*,” host Beth Barany, creativity coach, and science fiction and fantasy novelist, chats with Philip where they discuss the creative benefits of having a newsletter, including the importance it has in connecting with readers, and they share examples in how it can help boost book sales.
*About Philip Duncan*
Philip Duncan is an award-winning and Amazon bestselling fiction author. He's the host of the Powerhouse Authoring Summit and has been a featured guest on several other authoring summits. He specializes in email marketing and list building for authors, where he now spends all his time helping authors start, grow, and scale their audience through email marketing.
Website: https://philipsduncan.com/
Coaching services: https://philipsduncan.com/coaching-and-…
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Mar 20, 2023
37. Change Your Book Marketing Mindset, Interview with Susie deVille, Part 3
“Art making is our path back to our true selves. If we have gotten off track and our lives are in our businesses, that will bring us right back.”
In “*Change Your Book Marketing Mindset, Interview with Susie deVille, Part 3*,” host Beth Barany, creativity coach, and science fiction and fantasy novelist, chats with Susie in this final part of their discussion into her Buoyant Liberation Quadrants system and how to best protect your creative energy.
*About Susie deVille*
*Susie deVille* is a speaker, award-winning author, and Founder & CEO of the Innovation & Creativity Institute, a coaching firm that helps small business owners, creators, and authors claim their creativity, vision, and voice and build scalable enterprises aligned with their true selves.
She wrote her first book, BUOYANT: The Entrepreneur's Guide to Becoming Wildly Successful, Creative, and Free, for entrepreneurs and creators who are painfully stuck and riddled with self-doubt and who believe the path to the…
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Mar 13, 2023
36. Change Your Book Marketing Mindset, Interview with Susie deVille, Part 2
I'm always writing, writing fiction, writing non-fiction, all the things I write, all the curriculum, and all of that. I really love that. That's what really came to mind when I thought of what I'm excellent at, what I love that crosses over from the creative stuff right into marketing.”
In “*Change Your Book Marketing Mindset, Interview with Susie deVille, Part 2*,” host Beth Barany, creativity coach, and science fiction and fantasy novelist, chats with Susie as they continue the conversation into her Buoyant Liberation Quadrants system and walks Beth through her quadrant in action.
*About Susie deVille*
*Susie deVille* is a speaker, author, and Founder & CEO of the Innovation & Creativity Institute, a coaching firm that helps small business owners, creators, and authors claim their creativity, vision, and voice and build scalable enterprises aligned with their true selves. She wrote her first book, BUOYANT: The Entrepreneur's Guide to Becoming Wildly Successful, Creative, an…
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Mar 6, 2023
35. Change Your Book Marketing Mindset, Interview with Susie deVille, Part 1
“You are now the Energy Manager In Chief of your body, of your brain, of your soul, and we're going to learn concepts for how to take marketing and understand it from a position of what brings your energy up and what feels insanely in alignment with you.”
In “*Change Your Book Marketing Mindset, Interview with Susie deVille, Part 1*,” host Beth Barany, creativity coach, and science fiction and fantasy novelist, chats with Susie in this new mini-series where they discuss her Buoyant Liberation Quadrants system and share how to apply it to energizing how to market your fiction.
*About Susie deVille*
*Susie deVille* is a speaker, author, and Founder & CEO of the Innovation & Creativity Institute, a coaching firm that helps small business owners, creators, and authors claim their creativity, vision, and voice and build scalable enterprises aligned with their true selves. She wrote her first book, BUOYANT: The Entrepreneur's Guide to Becoming Wildly Successful, Creative, and Free…
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Feb 27, 2023
34. Three Cultural Trends about the Future of Food, Interview with Melissa Clark-Reynolds
“There's all these different ways that we can look into the future and if you want to speak to some of the major things that you see coming that we might all go, oh yeah, totally understand. And then some surprising things. If there's like a top three list or a top five list, maybe a global scale, but of course root it in what you know for your region.”
In “Three Cultural Trends about the Future of Food, Interview with Melissa Clark-Reynolds,” host Beth Barany, creativity coach, and science fiction and fantasy novelist, chats with Melissa in this final episode of a mini-series where they discuss the cultural trends surrounding food and what food industries may look like in the future.
*About Mellissa Clark-Reynolds*
*Melissa Clark-Reynolds* ONZM, ChMInstD became a Foresight Practitioner and Professional Director after 30 years experience as a technology entrepreneur and CEO of a number of Technology companies. She trained as a Foresight Practitioner with The Institute for th…
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Feb 20, 2023
33. Your Orientation toward Time and Why I Write Science Fiction, Conversation with Melissa Clark-Reynolds
“I've seen so many different stories use science fiction to explore where we are today. And, there's something always very surprising about them. I just really enjoy them.”
In this episode, “Your Orientation toward Time and Why I Write Science Fiction, Conversation with Melissa Clark-Reynolds,” host Beth Barany, creativity coach, and science fiction and fantasy novelist, continues her conversation with Melissa as they discuss what fascinates Beth in writing science fiction including the setting of her Janey McCallister Mystery series and share their results from Mind Time’s survey, inviting listeners to do the same.
*About Mellissa Clark-Reynolds*
*Melissa Clark-Reynolds* ONZM, ChMInstD became a Foresight Practitioner and Professional Director after 30 years experience as a technology entrepreneur and CEO of a number of Technology companies. She sits on the Boards of Atkins Ranch, Alpine Energy Network, Daffodil Enterprises Ltd and the NZ Future Bees Trust. Melissa was pre…
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Feb 13, 2023
32. World Building Tips for Foresight Practitioners: How to Make Your Scenarios Come Alive
“All good stories are about people who want something so badly, they're willing to face seemingly unsurmountable challenges to reach their goal.”
In this episode, “World Building for Foresight Practitioners: How To Make Your Scenarios Come Alive,” host Beth Barany, creativity coach, and science fiction and fantasy novelist, shares the six-step process that she uses when collaborating with foresight professionals and futurists, including how to create compelling scenarios to captivate their audiences and uses the acronym STEEP plus V to share examples of a possible positive scenario.
*RESOURCES*
Association of Professional Futurists
https://www.apf.org/
Compass Magazine, Feb. 2023 issue
https://www.apf.org/compass
Get your free World Building Workbook for Fiction Writers:
https://writersfunzone.com/blog/world-building-resources/
*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 wri…
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Feb 6, 2023
31. Tips for Writing Into The Future: Interview with Foresight Practitioner, Melissa Clark-Reynolds
“It is very different than how novelists usually think about their stories set in the future or in an alternative time. Usually, we are thinking of only one kind of story in one kind of direction. Whereas futurists and foresight practitioners think about multiple opportunities that might present themselves going forward. And I find this mental exercise really eye-opening as a science fiction writer.”
In this episode, “Tips for Writing Into The Future: Interview with Foresight Practitioner, Melissa Clark-Reynolds,” host Beth Barany, creativity coach, and science fiction and fantasy novelist, kicks off an exciting podcast mini-series featuring futurist and foresight practitioner, Melissa Clark-Reynolds as they discuss how to solve future problems, including the importance of creating a vision from creating different futures and what is backcasting.
Content Warning - briefly mentions abortion
*About Mellissa Clark-Reynolds*
*Melissa Clark Reynolds* ONZM, ChMInstD became a Fore…
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Jan 30, 2023
30. Where to Start with the How To Write The Future podcast
“When we vision what is possible and we put that into our fiction, we actually help make it happen in the world because our readers read them, feel it, and it can change their outlook. When your outlook changes, you can change how you operate in the world, how you behave, and how you think.”
In this episode, “Where to Start with the How To Write the Future podcast,” host Beth Barany, creativity coach, and science fiction and fantasy novelist, celebrates her 30th podcast episode by featuring listener favorites and which episodes to start with to enhance your world building and connect to the power of fiction.
*RESOURCES*
*17. Story Success Clinic with Hugh Tipping, Fantasy Novelist, on Deep Point of View: *https://writersfunzone.com/blog/2022/10/31/17-story-success-clinic-with-hugh-tipping-on-deep-point-of-view/
*19. News and Updates from the World of Futurists and Strategic Foresight Practitioners: *https://writersfunzone.com/blog/2022/11/14/19-news-and-updates-from-the-wor…
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Jan 23, 2023
29. ChatGPT and Creating Fiction
“Stories can both be cautionary tales as well as directions on where we could go as humanity.”
In this episode of How To Write The Future, titled “ChatGPT and Creating Fiction" Beth Barany, creativity coach, and science fiction and fantasy novelist, talks about one of the latest AI tools to grab the public imagination, Chat GPT, and discusses some ways you can use it for your story development, plus shares live examples in using the software.
*RESOURCES
ChatGPT*
chat.openai.com
*Mythulu Cards*
https://mythulu.com/product-category/core/
*OpenAI underpaid 200 Kenyans to perfect ChatGPT—then sacked them*
https://qz.com/open-ai-underpaid-200-kenyans-to-perfect-chatgpt-1850005025
*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…
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Jan 16, 2023
28. The Key to Creative Success: The 3-Legged Stool: Getting the Support You Need
”We all have blind spots. Our weaknesses and our strengths. And 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 this episode of How To Write The Future, titled “The Key To Creative Success: The Three-Legged Stool; Getting the Support You Need," Beth Barany, creativity coach, and science fiction and fantasy novelist, shares her perspective about the key to creative success, the elements of the three-legged stool, and where the idea came. Plus she invites listeners to share their favorite podcast episode in celebration of the upcoming 30th episode.
There is also information on an upcoming event where Beth is one of the teachers in a masterclass called “Be A Bestseller 4.0, Write Your Novel With Confidence Summit” organized by Emma Dhesi.
*RESOURCES*
Be A Bestseller 4.0
January 16- 27, 2023
For more info and to sign up go here: https://masterclass.beabestseller.net…
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Jan 9, 2023
27. Fiction Writing Tips: Number One Tip, Worldview, and Time Travel
“You really want to rely on your point of view character's knowledge of the world and ground it in the five senses.”
In this episode of How To Write The Future, titled “Fiction Writing Tips: Number One Tip, Worldview, and Time Travel," Beth Barany, creativity coach and science fiction and fantasy novelist, shares her number one tool for choosing world building details in your story, explains how to use your character's worldview, and discusses key elements involved in writing about time travel.
*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.
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 figure what's not worki…
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Jan 2, 2023
26. National Science Fiction Day, plus Fiction Writing Tips: World Building Through Action
“From the moment your character appears on page one and all the way to the end, they are your ambassador to your story, to your story world, and to everything that happens, also to what has happened, and what could happen.”
In this episode of How To Write The Future, “26. National Science Fiction Day, plus Fiction Writing Tips: World Building Through Action,” Beth Barany, creativity coach and science fiction and fantasy novelist, shares how writers can bring their story world alive through the character’s action and has a featured guest sharing 3 ways you can celebrate National Science Fiction Day.
*RESOURCES*
*National Science Fiction Day*
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Science_Fiction_Day
*Science Fiction culture*
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Science_fiction_culture
*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/bl…
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Dec 26, 2022
25. Fiction Writing Tips: Overwhelmed with World Building? Start here.
“For those of you who are more intuitive writers, I would say go with your gut, go with your intuition, and start by asking questions that are top of mind.”
In this episode of How To Write The Future, “Fiction Writing Tips: Overwhelmed with World Building? Start Here,” Beth Barany, creativity coach and science fiction and fantasy novelist, shares her perspective on how she guides writers who feel overwhelmed with their world building. She offers tips on how to start your world building with helpful writing exercises you can try.
This episode covers:
* Research is Fun
* Start Your World Building
* The Strength of Being A Fiction Writer
* About Making Stuff Up
*RESOURCES*
*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/
*Sign up for the 30-minute Story Success Clinic here:*
https://writersfunzone.com/blog/story-…
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Dec 19, 2022
24. 3 Common Problems in World Building for Novelists
“Our job as fiction writers is to evoke emotion in the reader.”
In this episode of How To Write the Future, titled "3 Common Problems in World-Building for Novelists," Beth Barany, creativity coach and science fiction and fantasy novelist, shares 3 common problems for novelists in world-building, answers some recurring questions that she often gets asked, and reveals one piece of advice for you to get started on creating vivid worlds for your stories.
*RESOURCES*
*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/
*Share your What-if scenario here:* https://writersfunzone.com/blog/podcast/#contact
*Sign up for the 30-minute Story Success Clinic here: *https://writersfunzone.com/blog/story-success-clinic/
*Your Writing Process session ($99 for 60-minutes) (Jan. 2023 only, limited to the first 10 spots)
*https://writersfunzone.…
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Dec 12, 2022
23. 8 Steps to Unlock Your Creative Process
“I gently challenge you to be daring, to be bold, to be yourself, and put yourself into your work.”
In this episode of How To Write the Future, titled 8 Steps to Unlock Your Creative Process, creativity coach and science fiction and fantasy novelist Beth Barany, shares the 8 stages of her writing process with you, plus information on her one-to-one Writing Assessment Session, which is on sale now — a customized coaching session that will help you get back into the flow of writing your book.
*RESOURCES*
Your Writing Process session ($99 for 60-minutes) (Jan. 2023 only, limited to the first 10 spots)
https://writersfunzone.com/blog/your-writing-process-assessment/
Mythulu deck
https://mythulu.com/product/half-core-decks-a-pack/
*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, sc…
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Dec 5, 2022
22. World Building and Mental Models
“We each have unique maps of reality that are specific to our species, specific to our environment, and even down to the specific location where you live, your parents, your heritage, even the food we eat.”
In this podcast episode of How To Write the Future, titled World Building and Mental Models , creativity coach and science fiction and fantasy novelist Beth Barany, shares insight into building your characters’ reality to make it stand out to readers and discusses examples of the ways our models of reality can shift.
*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.
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…
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Nov 28, 2022
21. Story Success Clinic with Mellissa Green, Sci-Fi Writer
“There's a deep understanding that your characters have of their world, but how do you convey it in a way that your readers get in on it too?”
In this Story Success Clinic interview, creativity coach and science fiction and fantasy novelist Beth Barany talks to science fiction writer and podcast host, Mellissa Green, where they discuss world-building challenges that writers face.
*About Mellissa Green*
Mellissa Green is an advocate for digital accessibility. She became blind three months after birth and lost her hearing. With the use of hearing aids and other assistive technology, she supports businesses with a strong interest in making their content accessible for the visually impaired. She has a podcast called Uniquely Abled and writes nonfiction articles, promoting the conversation of digital accessibility. She also writes dark Intergalactic Culinary thrillers that entice readers with unusual flavors and an extraordinary form of elemental magic called material magic. Based in…
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Nov 21, 2022
20. Your Mindset and the Writer's Stance
“…Even today holding a physical book, and also being able to share that physical book with other people is so, so satisfying.”
In this podcast episode of How To Write the Future, your host, creativity coach and science fiction and fantasy novelist Beth Barany, discusses mindset and the writer’s stance and encourages listeners explore your ideal writer’s life and discover your own creative process.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
1 - About the physical stance and mental stance;
2 - What it looks like to be a successful writer to you;
3 - How to sign up for a no-obligation discovery call to help unlock your unique vision.
*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. Tips for fiction writers!
This podcast is for…
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Nov 14, 2022
19. News and Updates from the World of Futurists and Strategic Foresight Practitioners
“If you don't share your ideas, then we as a collective and by this, I mean, humanity, we don't get to benefit from your ideas and your visions.”
In this podcast episode of How To Write the Future, your host, creativity coach and science fiction and fantasy novelist Beth Barany, shares insight about upcoming events from the world of futurists and strategic foresight, including how you can attend. She invites listeners to share their positive “What If” future scenarios that can be featured in later podcast episodes.
*TAKE ACTION
*If you know of upcoming events or want me to include your event in an upcoming episode then, leave me a message at howtowritethefuture.com.
*GET WRITING
*Take an action to design your future today: a story, a journal entry, a what-if conversation with your best friend about your positive futures.
*RESOURCES*
Share your What-if scenario here: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/podcast/#contact
“What-If and Your Brain” Ep. 18: https://www.buzzsprou…
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Nov 7, 2022
18. What if... and Your Brain
“The best our imagination has, in my opinion, is the question: what if.”
In this podcast episode of How To Write the Future, your host, creativity coach and science fiction and fantasy novelist Beth Barany, asks the question, “What If?” in different scenarios. She shares an exercise you can complete in minutes to inspire you to think differently. Lastly, she invites listeners to get involved by sharing their What-If ideas in a 60-second or less audio to be featured for an upcoming episode.
*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. 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 alive?
* How do I d…
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Oct 31, 2022
17. Story Success Clinic with Hugh Tipping, Fantasy Novelist, on Deep Point of View
“It's not just getting into a deep point of view. It's also making sure each point of view is distinct and has its own strong perspective.”
In this Story Success Clinic interview, creativity coach and science fiction and fantasy novelist Beth Barany talks to actor and fiction writer Hugh Tipping where they discuss how to write different points of view (POV) in your novels.
*About Hugh Tipping*
Hugh Tipping is the author of the upcoming fantasy novel The Threads of Magic. Through his creative efforts, he inspires others to explore* *their own bravery and discover the rewards of stepping into a courageous life. Connect with Hugh here: https://linktr.ee/htipping.
*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.
Tips for ficti…
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Oct 24, 2022
16. The Horizons Model for Story Telling
“It is really hard to pin down and define the present moment, the present now, even from a quantum physics perspective. Our brain is constructing our present reality, but It is already past.”
In this episode creativity coach and science fiction/fantasy novelist Beth Barany discusses the Horizons Model and explains what H1, H2, and H3 represents including sharing insight into which position she falls into and explains how you can discover which kind of thinker you are.
*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.
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 fl…
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Oct 17, 2022
15. Interview with Cat Tully, School of International Futures
“I sat in a room full of people, learning foresight and who cared about the future of humanity and who are actually. Doing something about it. I felt like I was home.”
In this episode creativity coach and science fiction/fantasy novelist Beth Barany interviews the School of International Futures founder Cat Tully where they discuss how Cat started the school, how she organised the SOIF retreat and shares a superpower she has.
We covered:
* How Cat came to start the School of International Futures
* What led Cat to personally to bring together all her skill sets and what gave her the confidence to create the School of International Futures retreat
* The superpowers Cat has to create her connections and events
* About the Horizons Model, H1, H2, H3
*About Cat Tully*
Cat Tully is the founder of SOIF, the School of International Futures. Cat has extensive experience as a practitioner, helping governments, civil society and businesses to be more strategic, more effective, a…
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Oct 11, 2022
14. Trust Yourself and Get Feedback on Your Fiction, Tips for Publishing Success, Part 2 of 2
"My work is for people who like adventure set in space with strong female protagonists who are solving complicated problems and there's some romance.”
In the conclusion of this two-part series on publishing tips, creativity coach and science fiction/fantasy novelist Beth Barany shares about trust and belief in yourself and how to gain feedback on your writing to help you improve as a writer.
*SIGN UP FOR A DISCOVERY CALL*
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.
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 fl…
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Oct 10, 2022
13. Genre Expectations, Tips for Publishing Success (Part 1 of 2)
“When we speak of our genre, readers come to our work, knowing generally what's going to happen.”
In this first of a two-episodes series, creativity coach and science fiction/fantasy novelist Beth Barany shares 3 tips for your publishing success and talks about understanding genres and genres expectations, including how you can use different tropes in your fiction 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.
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 yo…
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Oct 3, 2022
12. Character Development Tips, Chat with Science Fiction Writer, Madeleine McLaughlin
“I write to have an impact on readers, just like I was impacted and continue to be so as a reader.”
In this Story Success Clinic interview on the podcast, creativity coach and science fiction/fantasy novelist Beth Barany talks to science fiction novelist Madeleine McLaughlin about how to create individual traits to make characters unique, how to deal with the challenges of writing about creatures, and they share a story concept you could try yourself.
Content Warning - Talks of grief and loss.
*ABOUT MADELEINE MCLAUGHLIN*
Madeleine McLaughlin is a writer living in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. As a teenager she lived for science-fiction books, reading at least one a day. Now she writes multiple genres. She has also written horror. Her current manuscript is a middle-grade historical science-fiction.
Website: http://madeleinem.ca/
*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…
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Sep 26, 2022
11. Tropes and Niche: Story Success Clinic with Fantasy Novelist, Katie Willem
“There are still parts of us that are yearning for adventures at an age that we didn't have.”
In the latest Story Success Clinic on the podcast, creativity coach and science fiction/fantasy novelist Beth Barany talks to writer Katie Willem where they discuss how sharing the tropes featured in your story on social media can help you gain exposure in your writing and grow your readership.
Content Warning - This episode briefly mentions suicide.
*Katie M. Willem, author of The Laskar Series
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Born and raised in Huntsville, Alabama, Katie often dreamed of escaping and living a fantastical life of adventure and heroism. This is probably what led her elementary school teachers to believe she'd one day be a writer. After traipsing the world, gaining many adventures and quite a few stories to tell, Katie found that one adventure she still craved to share was through the mystical and troubled world of Laskar. Finding — book one of The Laskar Series — is her debut novel. Katie writes…
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Sep 19, 2022
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: *
*…
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Sep 12, 2022
09: Book Review of Limits and Beyond
“There is a growing evidence of the huge untapped innate capacity in all humans to learn and come to grips with how complex living systems change.”
In this episode, Beth Barany shares a review of the book, LIMITS AND BEYOND, and discusses possible future episode topics.
*RESOURCES*
Limits And Beyond: 50 years on from The Limits to Growth, what did we learn and what’s next?
https://books2read.com/u/4X2n95
Sign up for the 30-minute Story Success Clinic here:
https://writersfunzone.com/blog/story-success-clinic/
Creativity Coaching for Writers:
https://www.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.
Tips for fiction writers!
This podcast is for you if you have questions like:
* How do I create…
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Sep 6, 2022
08. Fiction Writing Tips: The Story Success Clinic
“Some days the thing that is successful is taking a break, is doing something fun, or inspiring.”
In today’s podcast episode titled “Story Success Clinic,” Beth invites you to sign up for her 30-minute Story Success Clinic which will help you gain exposure in your fiction and feature you on an upcoming podcast episode. Beth also shares why she’s offering this service to help writers.
In the Story Success Clinic you will:
* Identify different ways to help you gain inspiration and motivation for your next writing step
* Discover new ideas for marketing your work
* Learn how you can make your storyworld come alive
*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.
Tips for fiction writers!
This podcast is for you…
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Aug 30, 2022
07: 4 Steps to Build Your Futuristic Story and to Inspire Your Readers
“This process does require you to be adventurous, to dare, to come from a risky place. Stretch a little bit to attempt to blow the minds of your readers.”
In today’s podcast episode titled “4 Steps to Build Your Futuristic Story and to Inspire Your Readerss,” Beth invites you to step out of your comfort zone and shares ways you can do to nourish your creative mind and work.
In this episode you will:
* Identify new methods to inspire future writing ideas.
* Discover how you can incorporate the acronym STEEP+V into your Science Fiction writing.
* Learn how to create positive futures to excite readers.
Tips for fiction writers from a fiction writing teacher!
*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.
Tips f…
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Aug 17, 2022
06: Story World Diagnosis: What Stage Are You In?
“You're here because you're starting out. Everybody starts here. Everybody. Your biggest challenge is how to start, how to overcome confusion and overwhelm, and maybe how to overcome some procrastination.”
In today’s podcast episode titled “Story Diagnosis: What Stage Are You In,” Beth Barany discusses the 5 main stages of building a story world that are based on her experience as a writing teacher and writing coach, and she shares solutions on how you can get your story world to the next level.
In this episode you will:
* Be able to identify the main stages of building a story world
* Gain direction on the symptoms to know which stage you are in
* Learn solutions on how you can progress through each stage.
*QUESTIONS TO PONDER*
-- Where are you in these storyworld stages?
-- Which one of these five stages do you find yourself in?”
-- How do you enhance your character's transformation story?
*ABOUT BETH BARANY*
Beth Barany is an award-winning novelist, master…
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Jul 26, 2022
05. The Signals Are Talking
“What about the future are you trying to determine? Is it a specific kind of technology? A cultural behavioral pattern? A system of running companies? A way of feeding people? Language evolution? Where in society today are people asking the hard questions or making some new discoveries?”
In high school, I would spend every week reading Omni magazine in the school library. Today I often read Science Daily. Both of these sources of information play huge inspirations into the questions I ask about the future.
In this episode I talk about Amy Webb’s book (that shares the same name as the title of this episode) and delve into her six-step methodology, offering my viewpoint for each step. I use my own Janey McCallister sci-fi mystery novels as an example and some of the decision making process for that series.
*In this episode, you will learn the following:*
1) Where do you look for inspiration in writing the future?
2) What are you trying to determine about the future?
3) How ca…
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Jul 25, 2022
03. The What, Why, and How of Defining Positive Futures
"What if we value the art of conversation and truly listening to other people and valuing what they had to say as one of our primary values? Well, now to me, that would be a positive future. No one would be a loser, and everyone would have their needs met."
I'm an eternal optimist who sees the world through rose-colored glasses. I've always been this way, and I've learned that there are many benefits to seeing the positive in life. This is what drew me into work on how to write the future. I'm here today to talk about what I mean by positive futures.
A positive future for everyone is what I'm envisioning - where all voices have a place, and everybody has equal access to education, housing, food, and water. I believe that this is possible, and I want to harness our ability to tell stories into visioning what is possible in a positive light.
*In this episode, you will learn the following:*
1. What are the benefits of seeing the positive in life?
2. What does it mean to have a "win-w…
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Jul 25, 2022
04. How to Build a Future World: Tips for Writers
*In this episode you will learn: *
1. How Beth Barany builds her science fiction world in her Janey McCallister mystery series.
2. What inspirations Beth draws from when creating her stories.
3. The process she uses to filter her decisions about the worlds she creates and how you can use that process too.
Do you want to learn how to build an immersive and believable world for your science fiction novel series?
"The point of sharing my story with you is to help you make decisions and clarify what is your world that you're building for your story."
I love listening to Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy on the radio. I also loved listening to Ruby the Galactic Gumshoe. These are some of my early influences. In this episode, I'm going to share a little bit about how I build my science fiction world in my Janey McCallister mystery series. The series is set 100 years plus in the future. I share a little bit about my process and method because you may find yourself at the beginning of a p…
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Jul 15, 2022
02: Fiction Writing Tips: Stepping into Another's Shoes
I have always been able to see things from other people's perspectives, which helps me be a very good writer and teacher, but when I start taking on their beliefs and habits, it can become a problem. So, I had to learn some tools to help me and that can help you too.
In this episode, you will learn:
1. How does Beth Barany's ability to slip into other people's perspectives help her be a good writer and teacher?
2. What is systems thinking and how can it be applied to storytelling?
3. What are some of the different mental models of looking at the world?
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*Resources*
Donella Meadows, Thinking in Systems: A Primer
https://books2read.com/thinkinginsystems
Start here for Dana (Donella) Meadows Lecture: Sustainable Systems (Part 1 of 4)
https://youtu.be/HMmChiLZZHg
A Philosophical Look at System Dynamics by Donella Meadows (YouTube)
https://youtu.be/XL_lOoomRTA
What is Family Constellations?
https://www.hellingerinstitute.com/what-is-family-constellations/
*ABOUT THE **HOW TO W…
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Jul 6, 2022
01: Fiction Writing Tips: How To Write The Future: Introduction
Do you find yourself wondering how to write optimistic stories about the future?
How to write optimistic stories about the future has been on my mind too, and that's why I created this podcast to share the solutions with you.
In this episode, I share the the what and the why of this podcast on how to write optimistic stories set in positive futures.
*ABOUT THE PODCASTER: BETH BARANY*
I have always loved science fiction and fantasy, the worlds, as much as the adventures. But I know how it can be a struggle to build those immersive worlds. So I was excited to create the "How to Write the Future" podcast for science fiction writers who want to write positive futures.
In this podcast, I'll share core principles of world building and interviews with experts to tease out practical questions that you can use today. These come from wide ranging domains to help you brainstorm the details of your story world and bring that world to life.
In these episodes, you will learn the following:…
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