by Andy Scheer
You needn’t hammer home your moral.
If you want your fiction to drive home a message, focus on something else.
Recently I’ve re-visited Aaron Elkins’s mysteries series featuring forensic anthropologist Gideon Oliver. Each resonates with certain themes.
As with any classic mystery, there’s a quest for justice … Continue reading
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
Success begins with steady nurture.
by Andy Scheer
A couple weekends ago, I began turning over my garden.
With the first bite of the spading fork, I was surprised anew by the rich, dark soil.
A dozen years ago, it was little more than sand. With the added challenges of Colorado’s dry … Continue reading