For science fiction and fantasy authors who want to create optimistic stories, and for anyone who cares about the future: “How To Write the Future” podcast.

Videos on helping you write, edit, and market and publish your science fiction or fantasy novel because when we vision what is possible, we help make it so.

ABOUT BETH
Certified creativity coach, podcast host, and award-winning novelist, Beth Barany writes magical tales of adventure, science fiction, and mystery that include strong heroines who take the lead.

Her stories empower women and girls to be the heroes of their own lives.

A Master NLP Practitioner, Beth teaches courses on story development, editing, and marketing helping genre fiction writers experience clarity so they can revise and proudly publish their novels to the delight of their readers.

She’s also authored books for writers, including Plan Your Novel Like A Pro, with her husband, thriller writer Ezra Barany.

CONTACT BETH: @BETHBARANY


Beth Barany

Working on my Creative Entrepreneur Incubator brand! We have a Substack now and will do lives soon. Subscribe to get all the deets! creativeentrepreneurincubator.substack.com/

2 months ago | [YT] | 2

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Excited to share the latest episode with you on how I use AI tools and developmental editing for my sci-fi/fantasy writers,

Check it out here: youtube.com/watch?si=zgr_cNHRy9lPmHDq...

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Prepping to release tomorrow's podcast episode on "Crafting a Compelling Villain: Goals, Motivation, Conflict" which drops here on YouTube and where you get your podcasts. Stay tuned!

Be sure to follow, subscribe, etc. Thanks!

3 months ago | [YT] | 3

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Do you like creating villains? Here's more tips! https://youtu.be/YXouTYUxoLA?si=CPPM0...

3 months ago | [YT] | 1

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The most watched video last month was How To Write The Future podcast episode 205, "Goal-Based Sci-Fi Research With Sue Burke" https://youtu.be/BUhC59bvAcY?si=B-JY3.... Take a listen and ask Sue and I questions and let us know what you think!

Which was your favorite How To Write The Future podcast episode recently?

3 months ago | [YT] | 2

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Join us tomorrow for a Substack Live, Monday, March 30, 10am Pacific/1pm Eastern

I'll chat about compassion first drafts, offer some tips, and take your questions.

Use this link:
open.substack.com/live-stream/147413 

See you there!

6 months ago | [YT] | 1

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Just chatted with a film composer we're considering for our short proof-of-concept film! And listening to my music advisor's notes we made months ago... decisions, decisions...

7 months ago | [YT] | 3

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The Goddess Histories…

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I'm lining up some great interviews for the fall for our 3rd year of How To Write The Future: Tips for Writers podcast. Who do you would be a great fit for the podcast? Shall I do more interviews or more spiels on writing science fiction and fantasy? Do share your thoughts in the comments. And thanks!

1 year ago | [YT] | 5

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For How To Write The Future episode 142. How Science Fiction Can Change The World. Listen/watch to the episode and then take this poll. Choose your favorite below. Put in ythe comments your choice if it's #5 through #8.

I didn't realize the poll only let me post 4 options. If you prefer the full poll, take that here: bethbarany.com/htwtfpoll25

Thank you for your feedback for How To Write The Future podcast.

1 - Writing Speculative Fiction for Social Change
2 - World Building in Climate Fiction
3 - AI and Robot Characters in Fiction
4 - Afro-futurism and Cultural Narratives
5 - Space Opera and Interstellar Societies
6 - Near Future Technology in Fiction
7 - Time Travel Narratives
8 - Biotech and Future Medicine

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