by Andy Scheer
Make Sure Your Manuscript is Ready to Edit
While reading someone else’s book, have you ever caught yourself skimming? I thought so.
The next time you find yourself not reading every word, take advantage of the opportunity. Try to figure what went wrong – why this passage … Continue reading
by Andy Scheer
Find fiction ideas in your junk mail.
If you’re desperate for ideas for your next novel—or just want an instant writing prompt—I just noticed a free, self-renewing fount of potential plot elements, characters, and complications.
Even better, you can find this source on your own computer. Just … Continue reading
Don’t settle for writing that’s bland.
by Andy Scheer
An hour after I edited an article by novelist Brandilyn Collins about using what she called “compression,” my lunchtime reading brought me an example of its effectiveness.
Collins advocated not merely writing that was lean, but writing built … Continue reading