The Write Conversation

From Edie: Beth Vogt shares what an NFL quarterback can teach writers about reaching their goals, avoiding comparison, and staying focused o...

From Edie: Beth Vogt shares why writing can feel so stressful when it competes with work, family, health, and other priorities—and how write...

From Edie: Beth Vogt shares encouragement for writers feeling discouraged. Discover practical ways to rediscover the joy of writing, reconne...

From Edie: Beth Vogt knows distractions are inevitable, but she also knows they don't have to derail your writing. Discover five practic...

From Edie: Beth Vogt shares why other authors are not your competition and how successful writers build supportive communities that encourag...

From Edie: Feeling stuck or behind in your writing journey? Discover why celebrating your progress—even when life and writing aren’t perfect...

From Edie: Writing setbacks happen to every author. Discover a simple, encouraging recipe for revising, persevering, and turning writing fai...

From Edie: Discover how choosing One Significant Word for 2026 can refocus your writing life and deepen your spiritual walk. Learn practical...

From Edie: Learn how to stop “what if-ing” your life and worrying about the future. This encouraging post helps writers shift from anxiety t...

From Edie: Discover how an eternal perspective on time can transform your writing life. Find hope, purpose, and faith-filled focus as you wa...

by Beth K. Vogt @BethVogt You never know who’s reading your books. I texted that message to a group of writer-friends earlier this week. Her...

by Beth K. Vogt @BethVogt Perseverance ain’t fun. That’s my three-word take on sticking with writing when it’s hard.  Some of you are probab...

by Beth K. Vogt @BethVogt “Reading is breathing in; writing is breathing out.”  Pam Allyn (1963-), American literacy expert & author Wha...

by Beth K. Vogt @BethVogt “I wish I had taken a risk. You have everything to win and nothing to lose.” Elise Cranny (1996-), American Olympi...

by Beth K. Vogt @BethVogt “Creativity is the way I share my soul with the world.”  Brené Brown (1965-), American professor and author I’m no...

by Beth K. Vogt @BethVogt “Just write every day of your life. Read intensely. Then see what happens.” Ray Bradbury (1920-2012), American aut...

by Beth K. Vogt @BethVogt I stumbled across a new-to-me quote and knew I had to share it with you this month, writer friends. Even as I type...

by Beth K. Vogt @BethVogt You’re reading this blog post in early August, which means some of us are still wondering, “Where did July go?”  I...

by Beth K. Vogt @BethVogt If you’re feeling anything like me, this year has gone by more quickly than you expected.  You may be someone who ...

by Beth K. Vogt @BethVogt Have you watched the news this past week?  It would be so easy to leave the news on all day long. Or to keep check...