by Beth K. Vogt, @bethvogt I’m going out on a limb here and making a blanket statement: Every novel has a Story Question. And now that I’ve started this post with …
ACFW 2016 — My Book Therapy-style!
I spent last week in Nashville attending the annual American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) Conference. Ted Dekker was the keynote speaker. The multitalented Rachel Hauck led worship. And yes, there …
The What and Why of Writing: Boy Scout Moment
Say the words “Boy Scout” and most people will think “Be prepared.” That’s the Boy Scout Motto. Or they might think of words like trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous. These are …
The What and Why of Writing: Layer or Subplot
There are so many details that go into plotting our stories – one simple way to think of plotting is everything that happens to our hero and heroine: The Inciting Incident(s). The Ds (Disappointments) …
The What and Why of Writing: Bookends
If I asked you why you used bookends, what would you say? Envision that long line of books and how those first six books are staying in place … but …