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Benefits of Hiring an All-in-One Line and Copyeditor
Line editing and copyediting are equally important. Wouldn't it be great if you could hire just one editor for both and save money doing it?
Erika M. Weinert
Apr 7, 20233 min read


Book Series Review: Shadow and Bone Trilogy
The Shadow and Bone book series is an easy read and it’s quite addicting. The end of each book leaves you wanting—needing—more.
Erika M. Weinert
Mar 2, 20223 min read


How The Werd Nerd Got Started
Editing is what lights my fire and puts a skip in my step.
Erika M. Weinert
Aug 4, 20215 min read

How to Write for Your Audience—Not Yourself
Writing for yourself instead of your audience results in writer-centric writing that does not offer real value to the reader.
Erika M. Weinert
Jul 28, 20215 min read

The Importance—and Misconception—of Editing with Empathy
Here’s what I mean when I say empathy: The ability to place yourself in someone else’s shoes and feel what they feel.
Erika M. Weinert
Jul 21, 20213 min read


Dear Writers: A Case for Clarification
Lost amidst the levels of editing? Writer & Editor Lessie Kauzlarich outlines some suggestions for writers navigating the editing process.
Erika M. Weinert
Jul 14, 20215 min read

What Are You Going to Do with that English Degree?
What do you say when someone asks what you’re going to do with your English degree? It's a pretty personal question. Here's my answer.
Erika M. Weinert
Jun 30, 20214 min read


Part 1: First-Time Author Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
There are things I search for before the actual editing begins. Here are some valuable additions to include in your self-editing process.
Erika M. Weinert
Jun 23, 20214 min read


How Music Helps Your Writing
Music is one of the oldest creations of man. Many writers prefer listening to music rather than writing in silence.
Garima Nabh
Jun 16, 20213 min read

The Controversial Exclamation Point!!!
Exclamation points are one of the most controversial punctuation marks in the literary world.
Erika M. Weinert
Jun 8, 20213 min read


10 Challenges Faced by Writers and How to Overcome Them
Like any other profession, being a writer is not an easy task, and it takes a long time before you can get your book published. But this...
Garima Nabh
Jun 2, 20216 min read
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