by Beth K. Vogt, @bethvogt I’ve gotten hooked on a variety of TV baking shows. This is surprising for several reasons. I’m gluten-free out of necessity and most of these bakers …
5 Tips for Crafting Discussion Questions for Your Novel
by Beth K. Vogt, @bethvogt You’ve met your deadline and turned your manuscript into your editor. Congratulations! But wait … besides rewrites, there are going to be some additional things for …
Five Editing Tips You Can Employ Right Now
by Annette M. Irby, @AnnetteMIrby Writers are communicators. Editors help by ensuring we’re conveying what we intend. In my work as an editor and an author, I’ve sat at both sides …
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 …