Everything we do sets an example.
by Andy Scheer
My trip took me to two Midwestern writers conferences, plus a class at Taylor University. So I assumed I’d taught for nine hours, plus 36 one-on-one appointments.
But a comment during an appointment reminded me that as writers, our teaching is far … Continue reading
When the words don’t come, there may be a reason.
by Andy Scheer
With the deadline approaching, I drew a blank.
For the past year as a magazine columnist, I’d been able to find topics. But Monday, three days before deadline, my mental cupboard remained bare. And other commitments the next few … Continue reading
Sometimes a word wanders from the one it should stay close to.
by Andy Scheer
If you’ve ever watched Mary Poppins, you’ve received fair warning about dangling modifiers.
Been a few years since you’ve seen it? Let me remind you of its grammatical humor.
Bert the chimney sweep (Dick Van Dyke) tells Uncle … Continue reading