In Others’ Words: The “More” of Getting to Know You

Beth VogtIn Others' Words, Quotes, validation 12 Comments

Everyone has value. The trick is to take the time to discover it. Perhaps you recall the musical “The King and I.” One of my favorite songs from that Rodgers and Hammerstein musical is “Getting to Know You,” with lyrics about “getting to know you, getting to know all about you …” Sometimes we forget the fine art of getting …

Video: James Scott Bell’s Best Writing Advice

Beth VogtWriting 1 Comment

httpv://youtu.be/8ixZJzrkZ2g Yes, I’m in the thick of the ACFW conference. So I decided to hand this blog off to someone else–namely, best-selling suspense author James Scott Bell. This is, I realize, a calculated risk. Some of you may become Kill Zone converts, the blog JSB contributes to on a regular basis. It’s a risk I’m willing to take. Enjoy JSB’s …

Video: James Scott Bell on Writing Frustration

Beth VogtWriting 7 Comments

httpv://youtu.be/fOSR9JcRHTk   All writers get frustrated with their stories. Yes, even a best-selling suspense suspense author like James Scott Bell. I enjoyed hearing why he thought frustration was a good thing. And if you want a double-dose if JSB fun, you can read my previous blog post about how he helped me conquer frustration. In Your Words: Ever get frustrated …