**What services does Barany Consulting offer?**

We provide a range of services tailored to science fiction and fantasy writers. These include a 12-month SFF Mastermind program, 1:1 Coaching, Manuscript/Story Audits, and Creative Entrepreneurship Workshops. We also guide authors in publishing and marketing, offer worldbuilding and story structure craft intensives, and maintain a supportive community through Q&A sessions and writing retreats.

**Who can benefit from Barany Consulting's services?**

Our services cater to SFF novelists and aspiring novelists. We also offer customized training sessions in creative entrepreneurship for forward-thinking organizations seeking to spark innovative thinking and proactive action within their teams.

**How does the 12-Month SFF Mastermind program work?**

The 12-Month SFF Mastermind provides structure, accountability, craft labs, revision roadmaps, publishing and marketing sprints, and a supportive cohort led by two working novelists. This program aims to help writers write, revise, publish, and market their science fiction and fantasy novels on their own terms.

**What does the Manuscript/Story Audit service entail?**

Our Manuscript/Story Audits provide big-picture diagnostics of your work, including aspects like premise, stakes, worldbuilding, character, plot, and market fit. Following the audit, we provide clear next-step plans to guide you in improving your manuscript.

**How can I get in touch with Barany Consulting?**

You can contact us via our website form, phone, or email. Our preferred method of contact is through our website. We are based in Oakland, CA, but offer remote services worldwide and can arrange on-site workshops.

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