An instant novel needs more time.
by Andy Scheer
Sometimes participating in NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) makes sense.
Three years ago, as a senior in Taylor University’s Professional Writing program, Chandler Birch accepted the challenge to write a novel in a month. “Prior to that,” he says, “I had next to no … Continue reading
Don’t detour readers from your story.
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 … Continue reading
Need a boost for your fictional characters?
by Andy Scheer
Last evening, I almost wished I was working on a novel. I had the opportunity to gather plenty of ideas for potential characters—with traits I’d have been challenged to invent.
My wife and I drove to the Denver airport to pick up … Continue reading