Judging others’ writing helps your own.
by Andy Scheer
This morning I critiqued nine magazine articles. In the next few days, I need to evaluate another fifty-three.
In judging a national contest, I hope to offer writers and editors specific suggestions so they can improve their craft. In exchange I’ll … 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 around words … Continue reading
The best writing is never a solo act.
by Andy Scheer
Book publishing is collaborative. But it’s nothing compared to making feature films.
I got a great lesson in the history of both in 1939: The Making of Six Great Films from Hollywood’s Greatest Year by Charles F. Adams (2014, Craven Street Books).
I’m far from a film buff, but I gleaned some interesting … Continue reading