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 …
Defining a High Concept Pitch
by Beth K. Vogt, @bethvogt In a previous blog post, I discussed the difference between low concept and high concept stories. For today, we need to remember the three elements of …
4 Questions to Ask to Develop Your Novel’s Story Question
by Beth K. Vogt, @bethvogt In an earlier blog post, I focused on how every novel has a Story Question that fuels your story. Just a quick refresher: A Story Question …
4 Tips to Help You Be Okay with a Bad First Draft
by Beth K. Vogt, @bethvogt “Almost all good writing begins with terrible first efforts. You need to start somewhere.” —Anne Lamott (1954-), American novelist & non-fiction writer I have writer …
Write Ordinary Characters – with a Dash of Extra
by Beth K. Vogt, @bethvogt “The character that lasts is an ordinary guy with some extraordinary qualities.” —Raymond Chandler (1888-1959), American-British novelist & screenwriter In 1932, at the age of forty-four, Chandler …