by Beth K. Vogt, @bethvogt “As with anything creative, change is inevitable.” Enya (1961-), Irish Musician Remember that challenge I gave you in my January 2022 blog post, oh-so many months …
3 Steps to Help Writers Get Back to Reading for Pleasure
by Beth K. Vogt, @bethvogt I used to read a lot of books just for fun before I became an author and writing became serious business. Once I labeled myself a …
1 Way to Battle Discouragement as a Writer
by Beth K. Vogt, @bethvogt Discouragement happens in our writing journey – and it is no respecter of success or failure. Discouragement is perfectly happy to send a black cloud and …
One Tip to Surviving Writing Contest Season
by Beth K. Vogt, @bethvogt I still remember entering my first writing contest. Months later, I realized I wasn’t one of the oh-so-lucky ones who received the “You’re a finalist” call. …
Add the 5 Senses to Your Novel
by Beth K. Vogt, @bethvogt As novelists, we’re told to weave five senses into our stories. To ensure our readers know what our characters see, hear, taste, smell, and touch. May …