About Andy Scheer

With more than 30 years in publishing, Andy Scheer has provided freelance editorial services since 2010. He has edited fiction and nonfiction for publishers including Moody, WinePress, and BelieversPress, as well as for clients including Dirk Cussler, McNair Wilson, DiAnn Mills, Heather Day Gilbert, and Sammy Tippit.

Unexpected Opportunities

Out of the blue came a chance to learn from one of the best.

If you’re interested in writing adventure novels, what would you say to taking a class from Clive Cussler, Tom Clancy, or James Rollins?

Or how about the next best thing: a class from someone who’s co-authored with all three of those bestselling writers?

A few days ago, I was surprised … Continue reading

Finished? Not Yet

Congratulate yourself for your first draft. Then get back to work.

After two or three hours of solid work, I saved the first draft of a full page ad for the magazine I produce.

The project had taken a lot of thought, then even more trial and error to make the text and photos fit. I took some satisfaction in having gotten this … Continue reading

Get a New Photo

If it no longer looks like you, replace it.

Each time I see a writer’s post on Facebook, I see a tiny version of that person’s photo. If I click it, I see a slightly larger version on their home page.

The potential for confusion comes when that writer does a live event — which shows how they look today. This past week … Continue reading