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193. Marketing and Selling Tips for Sci-Fi & Fantasy Writers

How To Write The Future

How To Write The Future
193. Marketing and Selling Tips for Sci-Fi & Fantasy Writers
Feb 23, 2026 Season 1 Episode 193
BETH BARANY

“Marketing and selling, especially learning how to do it in written form, is also a form of magic. It's just using words in a different way.” — Beth Barany

Are you ready to learn the skills needed to market your novel? 

In this episode of How To Write the Future podcast, titled “Marketing and Selling Tips for Sci-Fi & Fantasy Writers” Beth takes listeners on an encouraging journey to guide you over the fear of marketing your novel. 

From crafting effective marketing hooks to using emotional tropes to how your own writing can market itself. 

Own your fear and get marketing ready with the supportive guidance from host and award-winning science fiction and fantasy author Beth Barany. 


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  • SHOW PRODUCTION BY Beth Barany
  • SHOW CO-PRODUCTION + NOTES by Kerry-Ann McDade
  • EDITORIAL SUPPORT by Iman Llompart

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