Write the Future: Our Five Themes

How To Write the Future podcast, episode 211 “Writing craft is about meaning and the reader experience. I really don't teach rigid rules because language is evolving constantly, and it's all about choices.” - Beth Barany In this How To Write the Future podcast episode, titled “Write the Future: Our Five Themes” host Beth Barany shares the five themes often discussed on the podcast which include writing craft tips, helpful advice, walkthroughs, and interviews. Beth also explains why she believes our personal creativity can be used to reshape humanity and shares the one thing that she believes beats “the hustle” every time. The five topic themes: World building Creative Process & Mindset Publishing Marketing AI Ethics Do you have a question on one of the topics above? Then Beth invites you to get in touch and your question could be shared in an upcoming podcast episode. About the How To Write the Future podcast The How To Write The Future podcast is for science fiction and fantasy writers who want to write positive futures and successfully bring those stories out into the marketplace. Hosted by Beth Barany, science fiction novelist and creativity coach for writers. We cover tips for fiction writers. This podcast is for readers, too, if you’re at all curious about the future of humanity. This podcast is for you if you have questions like: How do I create a believable world for my science fiction story? How do I figure out what's not working if my story feels flat? How do I make my story more interesting and alive? FULL EPISODE PLAYLIST HERE:    • Write the Future: Our Five Themes   READ THE TRANSCRIPT HERE: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/2026/... RESOURCES FOR CREATIVE WRITING PROFESSIONALS - BUILD YOUR BUSINESS SERVING WRITERS Sign up to be notified when our training opens and get a short Creative Business Style Quiz to help you create success. https://bethbarany.com/apprenticeship/ Support our work for creatives! Buy me a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/bethbarany GET HELP WITH YOUR WORLD BUILDING - START HERE Free World Building Workbook for Fiction Writers: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/world... GET SUPPORT FOR YOUR FICTION WRITING BY A NOVELIST AND WRITING TEACHER AND COACH Schedule an exploratory call here and see if Beth can support you today: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/disco... ABOUT BETH BARANY Beth Barany is an award-winning fantasy and science fiction novelist and creativity coach for writers. They help novelists write, revise, and publish stories that matter—blending practical craft guidance with a big-picture commitment to imagination, meaning, and possibility. ✅ Like the work we do? Tip us! https://ko-fi.com/bethbarany Learn more about Beth Barany at these sites: Author site: http://author.bethbarany.com/ Coaching site: http://bethbarany.com/ School of Fiction: http://baranyschooloffiction.com/ Writer's Fun Zone: http://www.writersfunzone.com/blog/ CONNECT Contact Beth: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/podca... Email: [email protected] LinkedIn:   / bethbarany   IG:   / bethbarany   TT:   / bethbarany   FB:   / bethbarany   X:   / bethbarany   CREDITS EDITED WITH DESCRIPT: https://www.descript.com?lmref=_w1WCA (Refer-a-Friend link) MUSIC CREDITS : Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/fuzz-buzz License code: UMMKDRL02DFGKJ0L. “Fuzz buzz” by Soundroll. Commercial license: https://musicvine.com/track/soundroll.... DISTRIBUTED BY BUZZSPROUT: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_... (Refer-a-Friend link) SHOW PRODUCTION BY Beth Barany SHOW CO-PRODUCTION + NOTES by Kerry-Ann McDade EDITORIAL by Iman Llompart c. 2026 BETH BARANY