Meet Betsy

Welcome to my virtual studio. As both a writer and designer, I’m driven by a curiosity about the world. In my studio, I take that curiosity and use it to create new worlds. I write for kids and adults as well as a good deal of freelance non-fiction. Explore to find out more about me, my books, and my thoughts on writing as well as the thoughts of friends who stop by the studio. If you’ve got something you’d like to share reach out to me through the contact form. I’d love to hear from you. Scroll down to read what’s been happening in the studio.

Synopsis How-To
Insight Jim DeFilippi Insight Jim DeFilippi

Synopsis How-To

My biggest problem is making my plot seem free-flowing and captivating in the synopsis form. Years ago I got the advice that a good novel needs to be nothing more than, ‘A captivating story told with words that sing.’ The synopsis should reflect that. But how?

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Pitch Practice
Wise Words Jim DeFilippi Wise Words Jim DeFilippi

Pitch Practice

Some advice I often give on queries is to practice by writing a query for some recent books you've read and loved or even a movie or tv show. Imagine how you'd pitch it to a friend. Another suggestion is finding a group of writers who have not yet read your book and form a query critique group. - Jessica Faust, BookEnds Literary Agency

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