Posts Tagged ‘overcome writer’s block’

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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Posted on April 14th, 2011 by by Beth Barany

Thinking Outside the Box

Welcome to our bi-weekly posts from guest columnist, Bobbye Terry. This week she offers fun tips for thinking outside the box. We’re curious to hear your tips too! Share your thoughts with us! Thanks!
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A couple of months ago, I told Beth I planned to write about thinking outside of the box. It’s something I enjoy [...]

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Posted on April 9th, 2011 by by Beth Barany

Spark Your Creativity Through the Numbers for Writers: #4

Apply the number 4 to your story. Which of your characters has these traits? What aspect of your story structure could be enhanced by using elements of the number 4? What part of your writing life could you a dose of the number 4?

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Posted on March 26th, 2011 by by Beth Barany

How Do Dreams Help You Defeat the Creative Block Monster?

Welcome to our Saturday post on Creativity. This week I feature a post on creativity and dreaming by guest columnist, Paula Chaffee Scardamalia, Story Muse and Dream Coach. How do you use dreams to enhance your creativity and defeat your creative block monster? Please share in the comments! And enjoy!
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The process of creating is related [...]

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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 14th, 2011 by by Beth Barany

INDIE AUTHORS: What is Your #1 Tip for Marketing?

Hot off the presses! I recently asked my friends at the Indie Authors Unite on Facebook (and their site) what their #1 marketing tip was. Here’s what they had to say!

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Posted on March 12th, 2011 by by Beth Barany

Spark Your Creativity Through the Numbers for Writers: #2

The number TWO is one of favorite. Because I’m a Gemini. I love doing things with a partner. I need a mirror. I want to hear myself talk, and that’s hard to do alone. LOL Maybe that’s one of the reasons why I’m a writer. You know, “It takes two to tango.” That kind of thing.

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Posted on March 5th, 2011 by by Beth Barany

Spark Your Creativity Through the Numbers: #1

This is #1 in a series of articles on Spark Your Creativity Through the Numbers for Writers, a new weekly series designed to inspire you, motivate you and get you writing up a storm! Tips shared here are inspired by my e-book, Overcome Writer’s Block, and will soon also be part of a course at [...]

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Posted on February 26th, 2011 by by Beth Barany

Spark Your Creativity with the 5 Senses: Taste

This is #5 in a series of articles on Creativity and Inspiration for Writers. Tips shared here are inspired by my e-book, Overcome Writer’s Block, and will soon also be part of a course at We Write Books community. How can we be a better writers, or get re-inspired in our writing? Let’s tap into our five senses. I’ve already written about sight, sound, smell and touch. Today is taste!

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Posted on February 19th, 2011 by by Beth Barany

Spark Your Creativity with the 5 Senses: Touch

This is #4 in a series of articles on Creativity and Inspiration for Writers. Tips shared here are inspired by my ebook, Overcome Writer’s Block, and will soon also be part of a course at We Write Books community
How can we be a better writers? Or maybe you’d like to get re-inspired in your writing.
We [...]

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Posted on February 12th, 2011 by by Beth Barany

Spark Your Creativity with the 5 Senses: Smell!

This is #3 in a series of articles on Creativity and Inspiration for Writers. Tips shared here are inspired by my ebook, Overcome Writer’s Block, and will soon also be part of a course at We Write Books community How can we be a better writers? Or maybe you’d like to get re-inspired in your writing. We can step away from the words and dive into our most primal sense of smell!

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Posted on February 6th, 2011 by by Beth Barany

VIDEO: Ray Bradbury speaks about WRITING!

It’s another video in our Sunday Video for Authors series. If you have a video that you love re: writing, creativity, etc., I’d love to know about it. I’m learning to love video and would love to really grok how to make powerful and dynamic videos for authors for and by authors, and artists …
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Posted on February 5th, 2011 by by Beth Barany

Spark Your Creativity with the 5 Senses: Listen!

This is #2 in a series of articles on Creativity and Inspiration for Writers. Tips shared here are inspired by my ebook, Overcome Writer’s Block, and will soon also be part of a course at We Write Books community. How can we be a better writers? We can step away from the words and dive into our primal sense of listening!

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Posted on January 31st, 2011 by by Beth Barany

The Myths and Facts about Self-Publishing Teleseminar Today!

What is self-publishing really? And is it the right choice for us as writers?
I had these questions too, and have done much research, and more importantly have taken the plunge. I am the author or editor of 5 independently published books, and have several more on the way. I am a huge fan of self-publishing [...]

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