If it doesn’t, all your effort is wasted.
Getting ready to teach a nonfiction first-chapter boot camp at the Colorado Christian Writers Conference, I just had three opportunities to test what I plan to teach.
The past few days I’ve critiqued two nonfiction samples for a conference and one nonfiction book proposal. All three authors missed the point of what a first chapter … Continue reading
Are you still wondering what you should write?
by Andy Scheer
I know a few writers who inherited their writing specialty. This past weekend, I attended an event featuring Anne Hillerman, eldest daughter of novelist Tony Hillerman. Since her father’s death, she’s completed three novels continuing the series … Continue reading
Sometimes it’s nice to hear from readers.
by Andy Scheer
Last week when I wrote about attending author events, I hoped someone would benefit. But I didn’t expect any confirmation.
After more than thirty years in the business, I’ve grown accustomed to not getting reader feedback. The only time many people respond is … Continue reading