Beth Barany (she/her/they)
@bethbarany.bsky.social
🎙️Writing Teacher & Speaker
🚀 Sci-Fi/Fantasy Novelist #kickassheroines
💫 Creativity Coach, specialized in Science Fiction & Fantasy
❤️ https://bethbarany.com
🎧 How To Write The Future podcast https://bethbarany.com/howtowritethefuturepodcast
🚀 Sci-Fi/Fantasy Novelist #kickassheroines
💫 Creativity Coach, specialized in Science Fiction & Fantasy
❤️ https://bethbarany.com
🎧 How To Write The Future podcast https://bethbarany.com/howtowritethefuturepodcast
We've all experienced writer's block. So, let's focus on the solutions.
What's in your Writer's Flow Toolkit?
The next time you're stuck you can pull out your handy [fill in the blank] + find your way back to your book.
Writers get writing when they know how to handle all the hurdles.
What's in your Writer's Flow Toolkit?
The next time you're stuck you can pull out your handy [fill in the blank] + find your way back to your book.
Writers get writing when they know how to handle all the hurdles.
November 19, 2025 at 12:13 AM
We've all experienced writer's block. So, let's focus on the solutions.
What's in your Writer's Flow Toolkit?
The next time you're stuck you can pull out your handy [fill in the blank] + find your way back to your book.
Writers get writing when they know how to handle all the hurdles.
What's in your Writer's Flow Toolkit?
The next time you're stuck you can pull out your handy [fill in the blank] + find your way back to your book.
Writers get writing when they know how to handle all the hurdles.
Romantic subplots can make or break your story. Learn how to write relationships that feel real and drive your plot forward in Romancing the Subplot: A Weekend Masterclass with book coach Gala Russ. Nov 15–16, 2025; 9am–1pm PT / 12–4pm ET tinyurl.com/ms9sfsjk #novel
November 15, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Romantic subplots can make or break your story. Learn how to write relationships that feel real and drive your plot forward in Romancing the Subplot: A Weekend Masterclass with book coach Gala Russ. Nov 15–16, 2025; 9am–1pm PT / 12–4pm ET tinyurl.com/ms9sfsjk #novel
Get your readers to fall in love with your story! Join Romancing the Subplot: A Weekend Writing Retreat for fiction writers to craft authentic, emotionally resonant romantic arcs to strengthen your story. Nov 15–16, 2025; 9am–1pm PT tinyurl.com/ms9sfsjk #novels
November 14, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Get your readers to fall in love with your story! Join Romancing the Subplot: A Weekend Writing Retreat for fiction writers to craft authentic, emotionally resonant romantic arcs to strengthen your story. Nov 15–16, 2025; 9am–1pm PT tinyurl.com/ms9sfsjk #novels
Romantic subplots can make or break your story. Learn how to write relationships that feel real and drive your plot forward in Romancing the Subplot: A Weekend Masterclass with book coach Gala Russ. Nov 15–16, 2025; 9am–1pm PT / 12–4pm ET tinyurl.com/ms9sfsjk #AMwriting
November 14, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Romantic subplots can make or break your story. Learn how to write relationships that feel real and drive your plot forward in Romancing the Subplot: A Weekend Masterclass with book coach Gala Russ. Nov 15–16, 2025; 9am–1pm PT / 12–4pm ET tinyurl.com/ms9sfsjk #AMwriting
Get your readers to fall in love with your story! Join Romancing the Subplot: A Weekend Writing Retreat for fiction writers to craft authentic, emotionally resonant romantic arcs to strengthen your story. Nov 15–16, 2025; 9am–1pm PT tinyurl.com/ms9sfsjk #author
November 13, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Get your readers to fall in love with your story! Join Romancing the Subplot: A Weekend Writing Retreat for fiction writers to craft authentic, emotionally resonant romantic arcs to strengthen your story. Nov 15–16, 2025; 9am–1pm PT tinyurl.com/ms9sfsjk #author
Romantic subplots can make or break your story. Learn how to write relationships that feel real and drive your plot forward in Romancing the Subplot: A Weekend Masterclass with book coach Gala Russ. Nov 15–16, 2025; 9am–1pm PT / 12–4pm ET tinyurl.com/ms9sfsjk #novelist
November 13, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Romantic subplots can make or break your story. Learn how to write relationships that feel real and drive your plot forward in Romancing the Subplot: A Weekend Masterclass with book coach Gala Russ. Nov 15–16, 2025; 9am–1pm PT / 12–4pm ET tinyurl.com/ms9sfsjk #novelist
Get your readers to fall in love with your story! Join Romancing the Subplot: A Weekend Writing Retreat for fiction writers to craft authentic, emotionally resonant romantic arcs to strengthen your story. Nov 15–16, 2025; 9am–1pm PT tinyurl.com/ms9sfsjk #stories
November 12, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Get your readers to fall in love with your story! Join Romancing the Subplot: A Weekend Writing Retreat for fiction writers to craft authentic, emotionally resonant romantic arcs to strengthen your story. Nov 15–16, 2025; 9am–1pm PT tinyurl.com/ms9sfsjk #stories
Romantic subplots can make or break your story. Learn how to write relationships that feel real and drive your plot forward in Romancing the Subplot: A Weekend Masterclass with book coach Gala Russ. Nov 15–16, 2025; 9am–1pm PT / 12–4pm ET tinyurl.com/ms9sfsjk #writingtips
November 12, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Romantic subplots can make or break your story. Learn how to write relationships that feel real and drive your plot forward in Romancing the Subplot: A Weekend Masterclass with book coach Gala Russ. Nov 15–16, 2025; 9am–1pm PT / 12–4pm ET tinyurl.com/ms9sfsjk #writingtips
Editing my podcast ep with the fab illustrator @pkpaintings.bsky.social
August 14, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Editing my podcast ep with the fab illustrator @pkpaintings.bsky.social
SF East Bay Filmmakers! Come to our in-person meet + greet. Oakland location. Connect, share, schmooze + make new filmmaking friends! Open to all: WIF members + non-members. Tues Jul 15 6:30pm. RSVP please!
www.wifsfba.org/programs/loc...
#filmmakers
#WIFSFBA
www.wifsfba.org/programs/loc...
#filmmakers
#WIFSFBA
July 12, 2025 at 10:52 PM
SF East Bay Filmmakers! Come to our in-person meet + greet. Oakland location. Connect, share, schmooze + make new filmmaking friends! Open to all: WIF members + non-members. Tues Jul 15 6:30pm. RSVP please!
www.wifsfba.org/programs/loc...
#filmmakers
#WIFSFBA
www.wifsfba.org/programs/loc...
#filmmakers
#WIFSFBA
Help shape the future of How To Write The Future podcast. 🚀
Vote now for yr favorite topic!
I start production on your favs next week!
So far 19 votes are in and "Space Opera and Interstellar Societies" is in the lead!
Is that your favorite?
If not, pick yours!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Vote now for yr favorite topic!
I start production on your favs next week!
So far 19 votes are in and "Space Opera and Interstellar Societies" is in the lead!
Is that your favorite?
If not, pick yours!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
May 9, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Help shape the future of How To Write The Future podcast. 🚀
Vote now for yr favorite topic!
I start production on your favs next week!
So far 19 votes are in and "Space Opera and Interstellar Societies" is in the lead!
Is that your favorite?
If not, pick yours!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Vote now for yr favorite topic!
I start production on your favs next week!
So far 19 votes are in and "Space Opera and Interstellar Societies" is in the lead!
Is that your favorite?
If not, pick yours!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Happy Spring!
April 21, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Happy Spring!
Working on the worksheets for Saturday's workshop!
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March 28, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Working on the worksheets for Saturday's workshop!
www.eventbrite.com/e/enhance-yo...
www.eventbrite.com/e/enhance-yo...
Want to finally overcome your writing resistance? Join my friend's event March 21-24 for a transformative bootcamp with Monica Hay.
Break through procrastination and get writing again.
bethbarany.com/owrb
Break through procrastination and get writing again.
bethbarany.com/owrb
March 18, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Want to finally overcome your writing resistance? Join my friend's event March 21-24 for a transformative bootcamp with Monica Hay.
Break through procrastination and get writing again.
bethbarany.com/owrb
Break through procrastination and get writing again.
bethbarany.com/owrb
Make a story with these words and send it to your Congress people.
List of banned words reported by the New York Times.
As reported here: www.iwoman.tv/post/the-iwo...
See also: www.techpolicy.press/tracker/rest...
And
www.hklaw.com/en/insights/...
List of banned words reported by the New York Times.
As reported here: www.iwoman.tv/post/the-iwo...
See also: www.techpolicy.press/tracker/rest...
And
www.hklaw.com/en/insights/...
March 14, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Make a story with these words and send it to your Congress people.
List of banned words reported by the New York Times.
As reported here: www.iwoman.tv/post/the-iwo...
See also: www.techpolicy.press/tracker/rest...
And
www.hklaw.com/en/insights/...
List of banned words reported by the New York Times.
As reported here: www.iwoman.tv/post/the-iwo...
See also: www.techpolicy.press/tracker/rest...
And
www.hklaw.com/en/insights/...
If you’re here in the San Francisco Bay Area, you’re invited to join us! March 15th for an afternoon of film, fantasy + fundraising.
Meet the team behind Henrietta The Dragon Slayer, enjoy refreshments, + help support independent storytelling.
Get your ticket here:
bethbarany.com/filmmixer2025
Meet the team behind Henrietta The Dragon Slayer, enjoy refreshments, + help support independent storytelling.
Get your ticket here:
bethbarany.com/filmmixer2025
March 12, 2025 at 1:10 AM
If you’re here in the San Francisco Bay Area, you’re invited to join us! March 15th for an afternoon of film, fantasy + fundraising.
Meet the team behind Henrietta The Dragon Slayer, enjoy refreshments, + help support independent storytelling.
Get your ticket here:
bethbarany.com/filmmixer2025
Meet the team behind Henrietta The Dragon Slayer, enjoy refreshments, + help support independent storytelling.
Get your ticket here:
bethbarany.com/filmmixer2025
January 28, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Getting ready to be interviewed for the upcoming Write Your Own Way Summit. I talk about daily restart rituals to help you get back to your writing something I am so, so, so familiar with. Check the event. Starts Sat., Feb. 1st.
bethbarany.com/writeyourown...
bethbarany.com/writeyourown...
January 28, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Getting ready to be interviewed for the upcoming Write Your Own Way Summit. I talk about daily restart rituals to help you get back to your writing something I am so, so, so familiar with. Check the event. Starts Sat., Feb. 1st.
bethbarany.com/writeyourown...
bethbarany.com/writeyourown...
Prepping newsletter for my readers! Check you inbox tomorrow 10am PT.
Plus, watching old episodes of Leverage.
Hope you're having a good evening.
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Plus, watching old episodes of Leverage.
Hope you're having a good evening.
Want your own email?
Sign up here:
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January 19, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Prepping newsletter for my readers! Check you inbox tomorrow 10am PT.
Plus, watching old episodes of Leverage.
Hope you're having a good evening.
Want your own email?
Sign up here:
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Plus, watching old episodes of Leverage.
Hope you're having a good evening.
Want your own email?
Sign up here:
author.bethbarany.com
Thanks for all the YouTube comments on my podcast, How To Write The Future! Keep ‘em coming!
January 16, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Thanks for all the YouTube comments on my podcast, How To Write The Future! Keep ‘em coming!
Working on podcast edits for the next episode + love this screenshot of me musing & talking about our World Building Workbook for Fiction Writers.
In this episode I chat with speculative fiction/crime editor, Kristin Noland.
Writers, what questions do you have about world building?
In this episode I chat with speculative fiction/crime editor, Kristin Noland.
Writers, what questions do you have about world building?
January 11, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Working on podcast edits for the next episode + love this screenshot of me musing & talking about our World Building Workbook for Fiction Writers.
In this episode I chat with speculative fiction/crime editor, Kristin Noland.
Writers, what questions do you have about world building?
In this episode I chat with speculative fiction/crime editor, Kristin Noland.
Writers, what questions do you have about world building?
In book promo mode and saw this lovely review on my husband's book...
"If you are like me, fascinated by puzzles and interested in the topics brought forward and embedded in the essays at the end of the story, this book is for you. Highly Recommended 5/5"
www.amazon.com/The-Torah-Co...
"If you are like me, fascinated by puzzles and interested in the topics brought forward and embedded in the essays at the end of the story, this book is for you. Highly Recommended 5/5"
www.amazon.com/The-Torah-Co...
January 5, 2025 at 5:30 AM
In book promo mode and saw this lovely review on my husband's book...
"If you are like me, fascinated by puzzles and interested in the topics brought forward and embedded in the essays at the end of the story, this book is for you. Highly Recommended 5/5"
www.amazon.com/The-Torah-Co...
"If you are like me, fascinated by puzzles and interested in the topics brought forward and embedded in the essays at the end of the story, this book is for you. Highly Recommended 5/5"
www.amazon.com/The-Torah-Co...
Working in a collage on Canva! So fun!
1. I journaled about what I wanted.
2. I gathered the empty frames as seen in the image,
3. I'm gathering images of all the things I want on pages in this document.
4. Once done in ~30-40 min, I'll place on the frames.
Happy Merry!
1. I journaled about what I wanted.
2. I gathered the empty frames as seen in the image,
3. I'm gathering images of all the things I want on pages in this document.
4. Once done in ~30-40 min, I'll place on the frames.
Happy Merry!
December 24, 2024 at 8:52 PM
Working in a collage on Canva! So fun!
1. I journaled about what I wanted.
2. I gathered the empty frames as seen in the image,
3. I'm gathering images of all the things I want on pages in this document.
4. Once done in ~30-40 min, I'll place on the frames.
Happy Merry!
1. I journaled about what I wanted.
2. I gathered the empty frames as seen in the image,
3. I'm gathering images of all the things I want on pages in this document.
4. Once done in ~30-40 min, I'll place on the frames.
Happy Merry!