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Re: A Deep Listening Practice for Writers

Beth Barany — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 16:47:34 -0000

Thanks so much, Karen!

Re: Don’t show. Don’t tell. Inhabit! by Jackie Blain

Jackie Blain — Fri, 29 Aug 2014 16:01:47 -0000

Thanks, Pamela! Glad you like it. You can certainly use it in a lot of situations like trying to get back into your 3-dimensional fictional world if you've taken a break of some sort. Nothing like harnessing the power of imagination and the 5 senses to fire up your creativity again!

Re: Don’t show. Don’t tell. Inhabit! by Jackie Blain

Pamela — Fri, 29 Aug 2014 15:29:16 -0000

This is a great technique. Definitely a "keeper" article.

Re: Writing Outside of Your Comfort Zone by Annmarie Miles

Tahlia Newland — Mon, 25 Aug 2014 21:10:48 -0000

My
problem at the moment is not writing outside my comfort zone, but publishing
outside of it. I've just pressed the publish button at Kindle for a short story
called Striptease, about - you guessed it! - and I used to be a dancer so I'm
kind of nervous that people might think I'm writing about me. My next book has
opinions in it that might get a bit of flack as well and because the character
is a writer, again, readers may think it's me - it is a little bit, of course,
but I don't want to be saddled with ire coming from my character's abuse of
badly behaved authors. So outside my comfort zone there because I hate making
waves.

I will be writing outside my comfort zone soonish though because I realised
that a story I started on ages ago and shelved because I didn't think I could
do it justice, is quite good and I should work on it some more. I know I can
write it well now. Trouble is, the story really does need a series of sex
scenes, and they need to be quite specific, because the relationship between
two of the central characters develops through their sexual encounters. I think
I'll be fine once I get into it, but it will be a big deoparture from my
presently published YA books.

It's all part of the journey though, isn't it?

Re: Hooking Your Reader by Carol Malone

Carol Anne Olsen Malone — Mon, 25 Aug 2014 03:04:48 -0000

If the backstory is vital to the story, we can weave it in discretely. But I believe your advice is the best - keep the backstory in the back.

Re: Hooking Your Reader by Carol Malone

Carol Anne Olsen Malone — Mon, 25 Aug 2014 03:03:30 -0000

Congratulations, D'Ann, that's fantastic. I'd like to read the hook that won.

Re: Hooking Your Reader by Carol Malone

Patricia Simpson — Sun, 24 Aug 2014 06:59:11 -0000

Good reminder. Sometimes we get so wrapped up in the backstory, we think that's what the reader needs to know. But it never is! Thanks for sharing.

Re: A Deep Listening Practice for Writers

ArtistKaren — Sat, 23 Aug 2014 17:22:53 -0000

Brava Beth for sharing this step on your journey. I love the concept and that one creates the structure that they want. Kind to oneself as well. Lovely!

Re: Hooking Your Reader by Carol Malone

D'Ann — Sat, 23 Aug 2014 00:14:17 -0000

Good advice! Hooks are kinda my thing! I beat out almost 800 other writers this last spring in the Authonomy contest!

Re: A Deep Listening Practice for Writers

Beth Barany — Wed, 20 Aug 2014 23:52:13 -0000

Love that as your practice, Karysa! And thanks so much for stopping by! :-)

Re: A Deep Listening Practice for Writers

Karysa Faiire — Wed, 20 Aug 2014 21:28:58 -0000

That was beautiful, Beth. Thank you for sharing this. I just started back to teaching today so it was great to consciously think of writing, of making time for that writing... hmmm... maybe that will be my practice. :-)

Re: A Deep Listening Practice for Writers

Beth Barany — Wed, 20 Aug 2014 14:02:04 -0000

Can't wait to see what you uncover for your own structure, Kate!

Re: A Deep Listening Practice for Writers

Beth Barany — Wed, 20 Aug 2014 14:01:47 -0000

Thanks, Ien!!!

Re: A Deep Listening Practice for Writers

Ien Nivens — Wed, 20 Aug 2014 12:05:41 -0000

Thanks, Beth. Just thanks for now, while I mull your message.

Re: A Deep Listening Practice for Writers

Kate Robertson — Wed, 20 Aug 2014 10:37:38 -0000

Beth, I really liked this. We could all do with some deep listening. I was drawn to your comments on structure. The wheels are turning on how I could make the idea work for me. Thanks.

Re: Writers, Find Your Inner Guidance System by Beth Barany

Beth Barany — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 21:52:55 -0000

Thanks for commenting!

Re: Writers, Find Your Inner Guidance System by Beth Barany

Beth Barany — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 21:52:39 -0000

So true, Peter. The process is an adventure, if we but lean into it! And thanks for leaving a comment, however tedious!

Re: Writers, Find Your Inner Guidance System by Beth Barany

PJ Ferguson ~ Joy Crusader — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 17:12:55 -0000

I have to snicker because I'm with 'Sad', hate going through a process to leave a little comment. BUT, I will say lovely process you have, here. Part 1 can be difficult because sometimes we are afraid of our feelings, afraid to feel vulnerable. If you embrace the process as an adventure, facing your fears and your feelings becomes empowering and exciting.

Re: Enter this Giveaway to win an Author Coaching session

Beth Barany — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 14:15:41 -0000

I look forward to it, too, Lyn! It was so nice meeting you in San Antonio!

Re: Enter this Giveaway to win an Author Coaching session

Lyn Austin — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 14:04:24 -0000

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Re: How to Run a Blog Tour by Beth Barany

Beth Barany — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 11:50:43 -0000

You're so welcome, Dan! Thanks for stopping by!

Re: How to Run a Blog Tour by Beth Barany

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Re: How to Get Writers to Think Like Entrepreneurs by Beth Barany

Beth Barany — Sat, 26 Jul 2014 01:19:41 -0000

Anytime! :) Thanks for stopping by!

Re: How to Get Writers to Think Like Entrepreneurs by Beth Barany

George Meszaros @successharbor — Fri, 25 Jul 2014 23:49:37 -0000

Thank you, Beth :) It was a pleasure having you on Success Harbor.

Re: Using Fiction to Teach a Lesson by Connie Dunn

Connie Dunn — Thu, 17 Jul 2014 22:11:33 -0000

Thank you, Beth, for allowing me to guest blog on your site!