Yes, you’re judged by your spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
by Andy Scheer
Last week, several authors’ Facebook posts took issue with grammar-shamers. They wanted to be judged by their online substance, not their delivery.
They’re missing the point.
If an error — of any kind — distracts a reader from your message, then … Continue reading
Being in print doesn’t mean it’s good.
by Andy Scheer
A few weeks ago at a used bookstore, I bought a mass paperback by a “New York Times Bestselling Author.” I didn’t recognize the name, but the title and blurbs promised a story that fit my mood.
My mistake. … Continue reading
What do you do with a nighttime idea?
by Andy Scheer
The wind woke me at 4:00, rattling the downspout outside our bedroom window. I tried my usual methods to get back to sleep. Then it happened: I got an idea for my writing.
Like an itch I couldn’t reach, the idea grew. … Continue reading