Archive for the ‘inspiration’ Category

Posted on November 23rd, 2011 by by Beth Barany

How to Write a Novel – NaNoWriMo – Part 3 of 3

Many authors think that writer’s block is impossible to overcome, when the reality is that there are simple steps to take to overcome writer’s block.

In this video, Ezra reveals how to overcome the most common points that stop the author in her tracks and how the author can keep on writing his work.

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Posted on September 11th, 2011 by by Beth Barany

VIDEO for Writers: Gina Loring-Somewhere There is a Poem (Because we all need some love today and everyday)

Welcome back to Sunday Videos for Writers, where I post funny, insightful or useful videos for authors. Or plain inspiring ones like this video I found on a random search on youtube in the spoken word category.
From Los Angeles…Gina Loring, appearing again on “Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry”
I may be coming late to the Gina Loring [...]

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Posted on September 10th, 2011 by by Beth Barany

What are the Good Habits of a Successful Writer?

If we want the good habits of a successful writer, we start taking action today.
That way our good habits of today become our success of tomorrow.
This may sound like a bunch of pie in the sky hooey but actually its what I’ve learned from NLP. Most of what we do as humans are conditioned actions. [...]

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Posted on September 3rd, 2011 by by Beth Barany

By The Time You Read This…

By the time you ready this I will be in a country far far away…
No, not really, at least not one you and I can see with our eyes.
I’ll be in story land. You know — that place that at first only exists between our ears (okay, between my ears.) And then if I do [...]

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Posted on August 27th, 2011 by by Beth Barany

How Can NLP Help Writers?

By the time you read this post I will be in the process of getting certified as an NLP practitioner (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) at NLP Marin.
As you may be able to tell from reading my posts, my newsletter or my books, I’m passionate about helping writers.
Many authors think that they just need to be given a [...]

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Posted on August 14th, 2011 by by Beth Barany

Video: How to Liz — How to NaNoWriMo

It’s been a while, I know…
Sorry about that folks, that I wasn’t here to give you the best, funniest, silliest, LOL, ROFL, most insightful/useful, heart warming writer-oriented videos I can find. But I’m back. So it’s all good. At least for now — both the good and the back.
Okay, I’ll be quiet now, and let [...]

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Posted on August 13th, 2011 by by Beth Barany

A Book Every Self-Respecting Writer Needs

Welcome to guest blogger, Marik Berghs, an accomplished writer and designer, writing about a new addition to her reference library.
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Everyone has their guilty secrets. For me, few things are more enjoyable than lying in bed with a new book.
First I should reveal my ironclad rule: Only Fiction After Five. Sadly, that rule is the result [...]

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Posted on July 6th, 2011 by by Beth Barany

Perfectionism: Friend or Foe?

Welcome to a returning guest columnist, psychologist and coach, Dr. Sabrina Schleicher, known as Dr. Sabrina to her clients and workshop participants. We met over at my online community for writers, We Write Books, a place for authors to get support from like-minded people. Dr. Sabrina also runs a community, Tap The Potential,  and is here today to [...]

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Posted on June 29th, 2011 by by Beth Barany

The Power of Mindset

Welcome to a new guest columnist, psychologist and coach, Dr. Sabrina Schleicher, known as Dr. Sabrina to her clients and workshop participants. We met over at my online community for writers, We Write Books, a place for authors to get support from like-minded people. Dr. Sabrina also runs a community, Tap The Potential,  and is here to [...]

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Posted on June 9th, 2011 by by Beth Barany

What Would Indiana Jones Do?

I’m right in the middle of writing a mystery/fantasy/romance/mainstream, whatever the genre (for me any of the above and often at the same time). Then, all of a sudden, halfway through a crucial scene, my brain turns off like the proverbial faucet. Not even a drip comes out.

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Posted on April 10th, 2011 by by Beth Barany

VIDEO: Al Pacino’s Inspirational Speech from Any Given Sunday

Enjoy this inspirational speech from the film, Any Given Sunday, delivered by the excellent Al Pacino. Enjoy also Jamie Fix, Dennis Quaid, and LL Cool J.

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Posted on March 27th, 2011 by by Beth Barany

VIDEO: What Is So Great About Mind Mapping?

Enjoy our weekly video in our Sunday Videos for Authors series.
What is so great about mind mapping? One of the modern teachers of mind mapping is Tony Buzan. Check out what he has to say!
Do you use mind mapping in your writing? In other areas of your life? I sometimes use mind mapping to explore [...]

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Posted on March 20th, 2011 by by Beth Barany

VIDEO: Overcome Writer’s Block

Enjoy our weekly video in our Sunday Videos for Authors series. Which tip do you like the most? I like, nay LOVE, timed writing! And yes, this is me with shorter hair and more makeup! I talk kinda fast, don’t I?!

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Posted on March 19th, 2011 by by Beth Barany

Spark Your Creativity Through the Numbers for Writers: #3

The number three is a wonderful number, and complicates things in a fun and creative way, depending on your perspective! We went from singular — 1 — to dual — 2 — to triangular, which adds a whole new layer, don’t you think?

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Posted on March 13th, 2011 by by Beth Barany

VIDEO: Jack Kerouac: Writing Lesson

Enjoy our weekly video in our Sunday Videos for Authors series.
This week’s video is a gem, in my opinion, a collection of quotes from the crazily and inspirational Jack Kerouac.
Some of my favorite sayings in the video: (There are 30 in the 3-minute 41-second video.)

Be in love with your life
Like Proust be an old teahead [...]

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