The Latest Style

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by Andy Scheer

I’m ready to replace one of my most-used reference books. While I’ll keep my Chicago Manual of Style, 16th edition, and my 11th edition Merriam Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, I’ll upgrade my Christian Writer’s Manual of Style.

I’ve been using the third edition since 2004. Considering all … Continue reading

Does Your Novel Have a Hook?

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by Andy Scheer

The first sentence told me the novel was in trouble. The rest of the paragraph confirmed that. And the second paragraph was no better.

Fortunately, the author had sent me the genre novel for a critique. So I was able to show her where she … Continue reading

Finding Your Niche

Are you still wondering what you should write?

by Andy Scheer
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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 … Continue reading