Posts Tagged ‘overcome writer’s block’

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 21st, 2011 by by Beth Barany

3 Tips to a Successful Amazon Campaign – Q & A Wednesdays

Welcome to Q & A Wednesdays by Book Mentor, Ezra Barany. This week Ezra addresses 3 qualities of a good title.
Good news! This week’s winner of a 30-minute complimentary consultation of your book with Ezra is: Author, Emma Calin. Congrats! We’ll be contacting you for your Book Mentoring session with Ezra.

Want to be a bestselling author? Want [...]

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Posted on September 20th, 2011 by by Beth Barany

Dare to Play With Twitter: The Dirty Little Secret

Welcome to Twitter Tuesdays where I feature tips on how to use Twitter for authors by authors, like the tips that will be in my upcoming book, The Writer’s Guide To Twitter for Fiction Authors. This week I dare you and share the dirty little secret of using Twitter for authors.
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What’s up, writers? Are you scared [...]

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Posted on September 18th, 2011 by by Beth Barany

VIDEO for Writers: Simon’s Cat in ‘Cat & Mouse’

Welcome back to Sunday Videos for Writers, where I post funny, insightful or useful videos for authors.
Thank you to cat lover and writer Donna Brown. Your suggestion made my day!
Today our feature is Simon’s Cat in ‘Cat & Mouse’

 
Confess you cat owner writers, you’ve all had days like this!
What is the craziest thing your cat ever did [...]

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Posted on September 14th, 2011 by by Beth Barany

3 Qualities of a Good Book Title

Welcome to Q & A Wednesdays by Book Mentor, Ezra Barany. This week Ezra addresses 3 qualities of a good title.
Good news! This week’s winner of a 30-minute complimentary consultation of your book with Ezra is: Dixon Rice. Congrats! We’ll be contacting you for your Book Mentoring session with Ezra.
And thank you to author, Matt Posner, author [...]

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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 8th, 2011 by by Beth Barany

How Do You Develop a Villain? Developing Your Characters Part 5

The character we love to hate. I write fantasy and paranormal, so yeah, the villain, is kind of important. I did some fancy footwork to not have a huge villain in the first book in my series. I have a bad guy; he shows up. Henrietta The Dragon Slayer faces him; stuff happens. I don’t [...]

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Posted on September 7th, 2011 by by Beth Barany

Video: How To Price Your Ebooks

Welcome to Q & A Wednesdays by Book Mentor, Ezra Barany. This week Ezra addresses how to price your ebooks.
Good news! This week’s winner of a 30-minute complimentary consultation of your book with Ezra is: Dan Calvisi. Congrats! We’ll be contacting you for your Book Mentoring session with Ezra.
And thank you to author, Dixon Rice, author of [...]

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Posted on September 4th, 2011 by by Beth Barany

VIDEO for Writers: Writers Block in Spoken Word

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 for “writer’s block.”
Enjoy this spoken word video by Writers Block.
Then answer the question and share with us a bit of your wisdom. Thanks! We [...]

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Posted on September 1st, 2011 by by Beth Barany

Metaphors and How to Develop Your Characters Part 4

If we readers love your characters, then we’ll go with them just about anywhere.
Last week I talked about sharing the telling detail about a character through nouns and verbs.
As writers, it’s our job to use language to have readers fall in love with our characters. One of the most powerful tools we have are metaphors [...]

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Posted on August 31st, 2011 by by Beth Barany

The Bus Metaphor: Character Development, Not Anthony Hopkins

Welcome to Q & A Wednesdays by Book Mentor, Ezra Barany. This week Ezra plays with the bus metaphor for character development.
Good news this week’s winner of a 30-minute complimentary consultation of your novel with Ezra is: Alica Mckenna Johnson. Congrats! We’ll be contacting you for your Book Mentoring session with Ezra.

This week’s “Q & A Wednesday” [...]

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Posted on August 28th, 2011 by by Beth Barany

VIDEO for Writers: Whiney Writer – Opening Lines

Beth Barany here! Welcome back to Sunday Videos for Writers, where I post funny, insightful or useful videos for authors.
This week’s video was suggested by author, Laura Deal. Thank you!
Whiney Writer – Opening Lines, for The Wild Writers
 

 
What is your favorite bad first line of a novel? What is your favorite first line? What tips do [...]

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Posted on August 24th, 2011 by by Beth Barany

How to Market an Anthology or Compilation

Welcome to Q & A Wednesdays by Book Mentor, Ezra Barany. This week Ezra answers the question, How can you motivate people to market the compilation they are published in?
Getting your book in a compilation is a great way to increase your visibility and the likelihood of you becoming a bestselling author. But if the authors [...]

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Posted on May 14th, 2011 by by Beth Barany

Spark Your Creativity Through the Numbers for Writers: #6

This is #6 in a series of articles on Spark Your Creativity Through the Numbers for Writers, posted on Saturdays, an ongoing series designed to inspire, motivate and get you writing up a storm! Tips shared here are inspired by my bestselling e-book, Overcome Writer’s Block: 10 Writing Sparks to Ignite Your Creativity.

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Posted on April 30th, 2011 by by Beth Barany

Spark Your Creativity Through the Numbers for Writers: #5

This is #5 in a series of articles on Spark Your Creativity Through the Numbers for Writers, posted on Saturdays, an ongoing series designed to inspire, motivate and get you writing up a storm! Tips shared here are inspired by my bestselling e-book, Overcome Writer’s Block: 10 Writing Sparks to Ignite Your Creativity.

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