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Erika M. Weinert
Jul 19, 20248 min read
Don't Be Fooled: The 4 Stages of the Book Editing Process
Are you a first-time author who struggles to understand the book editing process? Gain a clear understanding from a professional editor.
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Erika M. Weinert
May 24, 20212 min read
Why You Need a Proofreader
Guest Post by Carly Catt | A proofreader double-checks your book to rid it of small distractions to readers.
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Erika M. Weinert
Mar 4, 20213 min read
What If Punctuation Marks Didn't Exist
"Punctuation isn’t dead and who knows how much more it will evolve in the future." —Garima Nabh
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Erika M. Weinert
Jan 14, 20213 min read
A(n) Historical Moment in the Use of a/an
We know that there’s a certain way to use a/an in our communication: a should come before 'a' consonant and 'an' should come before a vowel.
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