Take care in naming your novel’s cast.
by Andy Scheer
Do you put as much effort into naming your characters as you do titling your novel?
My experience at one writers conference, plus a novel I read en route, prompts me to ponder what’s in a character’s name.
Boys Named … Continue reading
by Andy Scheer
Whatever technology you use should work for you.
Remember Daytimers? Years ago, people who needed to keep track of multiple tasks lugged around those big notebooks filled with tabbed sections and calendar pages.
I never got around to acquiring one. A paper calendar, aided by an office bulletin board, worked … Continue reading
Do those few words entice and invite readers?
by Andy Scheer
Three little words. Maybe five. Never more than seven.
No matter how much time you spent crafting your manuscript, the success of your project hinges on whether it has an effective title.
Get used to this idea. … Continue reading