by Beth K. Vogt, @bethvogt As my husband and I headed out to run some errands I told him, “I’m bringing paper and pen with me. You’re going to help me …
What Can You Do to be More Prepared for Public Speaking Engagements?
by Beth K. Vogt, @bethvogt We’re writers, which means we write. But sometimes we’re asked to speak at conferences or writers groups about – what else? – writing. Or about what …
Let’s Get Moving! 3 Easy Ways to be More Active When You’re Writing
by Beth K. Vogt, @bethvogt It’s often said the writing life is a solitary life. Most of us would also agree the writing life is a sedentary life. The invention of …
How Do You Solve the Problem of a Paralyzing Premise?
by Beth K. Vogt, @bethvogt I have fun crafting high-concept pitches for my novels. A high-concept pitch is when you grab someone’s attention with a title or single sentence before they …
What’s the Difference Between High Concept and Low Concept Stories?
by Beth K. Vogt, @bethvogt When we talk about “High Concept,” we often think about a technique used to pitch a novel to an editor or agent at writers conferences. And …