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How To Write The Future

The How to Write The Future Podcast offers fiction writing tips for science fiction and fantasy authors who want to create optimistic stories because when we vision what is possible, we help make it so. By science fiction and fantasy author and fiction writing coach, Beth Barany.

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171. What is Biocomputing? Interview with Ewelina Kurtys

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2025/09/22

“This is a new field, in which we are trying to use living neurons to process information, and we want to use them as processors, to process information as today we do with computers.” - Ewelina Kurtys ABOUT THIS EPISODE Explore the potential of biocomputing in this How To Write the Future podcast episode, as host Beth Barany talks to scientist-turned-strategist, Ewelina Kurtys, where Ewelina shares how living neurons could revolutionize AI with energy-efficient processing in “What is Biocomp...

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170. Building Creative Confidence in Sci-Fi with...

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2025/09/15

“The Gift from Aelius is a sci-fi tale that explores the meaning of purpose and life and what it means to be alive.” - Michael ColonABOUT TODAY'S EPISODEIn this How To Write the Future podcast episode, host Beth Barany talks to sci-fi author Michael Colon about his journey of creative confidence and authentic storytelling through science fiction. Learn how his novel explores AI-human relationships with a refreshing optimistic perspective, challenging traditional sci-fi narratives while

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169. Creating Positive Visual Futures with...

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2025/09/08

“I think of hope. And especially in a world that can be seen as cruel, that can be experienced as cruel, I think of those who have the capacity to do what they can to spread that hope and to spread that joy so we can uplift the folks that need a little bit more help.” - Melquea SmithIn this How To Write the Future podcast episode, host Beth Barany chats to children’s book illustrator Melquea Smith where Melquea shares the inspiration behind her unique art style, plus how her multicultural

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168. Upcoming classes in the Barany School of Fiction

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2025/09/01

“We have a fabulous program that we are launching for the first time. It's a pilot program. And this is for you if you are a writer and you want to serve writers, that is you want to build a business helping other writers.”In this How To Write the Future podcast episode, host Beth Barany shares upcoming classes in Barany School of Fiction, including how you can sign up for them, and how they will benefit writers. From a critique group to a creative entrepreneurship training program, craft and

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167. You're invited to the Story Success Clinic with...

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2025/08/25

”I believe that your unique vision that you are sharing in your stories can impact the readers in unknown and amazing ways.” - Beth BaranyHow To Write the Future podcast host, Beth Barany, invites listeners to sign up for a free Story Success Clinic session. In these sessions, Beth will coach you and give you feedback on a short piece of your writing. You’ll gain insights into how to enhance scenes in your world-building and brainstorm ideas to bring your story world to life. The Story Success

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166. Emily Golden and Rachel May on Story Theme,...

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2025/08/18

”The message of the story is the thing that they need to learn, which means that they have opposite beliefs that are preventing them, you know, flawed beliefs that are preventing them from learning the story message.” - Emily GoldenIn this special episode of How To Write the Future, host Beth Barany chats with Emily Golden and Rachel May about story theme, world building, and conflict. They share their collaboration journey and touch on diving into character arcs and the messages that drive stories

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165. Woo-Woo and Fiction Writing

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2025/08/11

“Do you like to daydream? I love to daydream. I've always loved to daydream ever since I was a child and when I was a child, I wished I was magic.” - Beth BaranyIn this episode of How To Write the Future, host Beth Barany discusses “Woo-Woo and Fiction Writing” by sharing her “woo-woo” interests, her backstory from pre-med to fiction, and the magic of writing. Beth also shares the resources she uses to inspire the characters in her stories, and one of her own resources, the World Building

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164. Human Design and Fiction Writers

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2025/08/04

“Human Design is really helping you work with your energy rather than against it. There is no reason why you have to fight against yourself. It makes it very hard to be a creative person.”In the latest How To Write the Future podcast episode, host Beth Barany discusses how to use Human Design as a fiction author to your advantage, how to understand your results, and how this understanding can enhance your creativity, so you can work with it and not against it. From sharing the five types of Human

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163. Learn How to Craft Settings that Hook Readers

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2025/07/28

“This class is really for those who care about tone, character, genre, and the emotional resonance of your story.”In this How To Write the Future episode, titled “Learn How to Craft Settings that Hook Readers,” host Beth Barany shares about the upcoming exciting class she’s teaching as part of Sue Brown Moore’s HEA Sessions called “Settings That Hook Your Readers” where she’ll dive into teaching a 90-minute hands-on training for character driven fiction writers.Beth will provide you with the tools

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162. How to Build Epic Rivalries Between Heroes and...

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2025/07/21

“ Four essential elements of what does it take to build this epic rivalry between your hero and the villain.” - Said by Beth Barany, quoting Bonnie Johnston Would you like to know how to build epic rivalries between heroes and villains? In this How To Write the Future podcast episode, host Beth Barany reads an article written by writing mentor and award-winning author Bonnie Johnston, in which she shares an in-depth breakdown of the four essential elements of epic rivalries, with step-by-step

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161. Interview with Kathryn Nelson, Fantasy Novelist

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2025/07/14

“So you see that the main characters’ relationship develop. You see how their country's changing, their themes of mental health and women's rights, social justice, there's magical gems. There's Ice Giants, elves, yeah, all of the good things.“ - Kathryn NelsonFrom Ice-giants, fantasy worlds, to the power of fantasy in addressing real-life issues. In this How To Write the Future episode, host Beth Barany talks to fellow fantasy Novelist Kathryn Nelson, where they discuss writing

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160. What is Creative Entrepreneurship?

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2025/07/07

“First principles are really: know how to be creative and know how to get into your creativity.” - Beth BaranyIn this How To Write the Future episode, called “What is Creative Entrepreneurship?,” host Beth Barany gets interviewed about defining creative entrepreneurship and explains the importance of prioritizing creativity over business and why she believes being a creative comes first. Plus she goes in depth on how we can make it work for us as creative individuals.ABOUT THE HOW TO WRITE THE

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159. Quick Tips for Writing Your Character’s Identity

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2025/06/30

“Get to know the people, read the history, talk to the people as people. But not as subjects. You're not a scientist, you're a novelist. And being a novelist means getting into the heart and mind of your character and their body too.” - Beth BaranyIn this How To Write the Future episode, titled “Quick Tips for Writing Your Character’s Identity,” host Beth Barany invites listeners to watch a quirky and interesting intro about the infinite possibilities you can give to your character's

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158. Writing Science Fiction for Social Impact

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2025/06/23

“What would it look like if we did take care of everyone?” - Beth BaranyIn this episode of "How To Write the Future" podcast, authors and writing teachers, Beth Barany and her husband Ezra Barany, explore how speculative fiction can highlight social issues. They discuss strategies for crafting compelling stories that inspire social change without being preachy, while emphasizing the importance of world-building and creating positive narratives.ABOUT EZRA BARANYEzra Barany loves riveting

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157. How to Craft AI and Robot Characters in Your...

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2025/06/16

“ So I haven't yet pulled in any ethical or moral dilemmas that would be interesting, maybe in a future story.” - Beth BaranyIn “How to Craft AI and Robot Characters in Your Fiction” ****Beth Barany discusses how to create compelling AI and robot characters with unique traits to engage readers. She is joined by her husband, Ezra Barany, also an author and writing teacher, and together they share the benefits of joining their mastermind program for science fiction and fantasy writers.Content

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156. Essential Tips for Writing Space Opera

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2025/06/09

“ Of course, you want to think of what they want, the goal, why they want it, the motivation; what's in their way, the conflict, but also their strengths and also their secrets.” - Beth BaranyIn this episode of How To Write The Future, “Essential Tips for Writing Space Opera,” podcast host Beth Barany gets interviewed by her husband and fellow author Ezra Barany about what a space opera is and explain how you can create that type of story. Beth shares how she was inspired to write her Janey

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155. Tips to Transform Your Novel Into Trilogy

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2025/06/02

“Be here, be now. Be with your project as it exists right now.” — Beth BaranyIn this episode of How To Write the Future podcast, host Beth Barany answers a readers question on “Turning one novel into a trilogy.” She shares advice on how to start the process all the way how to enjoy your finalized, polished book. Beth also dives into topics such as overcoming imposter syndrome, world building, and how to maintain your writing momentum.Do you have a question you’d like Beth to answer on the

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154. World Building with Women Warriors, Interview...

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2025/05/26

“There's been a long tradition of saying that women that women who ruled were exceptions, that women who fought were exceptions. That, you know, it's Joan of Arc, it's not GI Joan.,And that trap gets us over and over again, not just with women warriors.” — Pamela D. TolerIn this episode of How To Write the Future podcast, host Beth Barany interviews author, speaker, and historian Pamela D. Toler. Together they dive into the importance of women in history and discuss the significant

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153. Science Fiction Brainstorming: Two Essential Tips

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2025/05/19

“Just really let your creativity flow. No censorship, no stopping to, is this right? Is this wrong? It doesn't matter.” — Beth BaranyIn this How To Write the Future podcast episode, host Beth Barany answers a question from a listener and shares her advice for those in the brainstorming stages of their novel. In “Science Fiction Brainstorming: Two Essential Tips,” Beth highlights the importance of letting your creativity flow and shares about her book, Plan Your Novel Like A Pro, co-written by

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152. Create An Original Religion for Your Story

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2025/05/12

“A well crafted religion can really add depth to your world building and create some incredible conflicts and tensions that can move your story forward.”In this How To Write the Future podcast episode, host Beth Barany discusses creating original religions in fiction, emphasizing the importance of core beliefs, rituals, and the impact of religion on characters and society. She encourages writers to mix cultural influences and consider how religion shapes their story's world and conflicts. Beth

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