Book Review: "The Great and the Small," 2nd Edition by A. T. Balsara
Death soon sweeps through the main character’s harbor town, affecting both protagonists in unforeseen ways, the outcome uncertain.
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Erika M. Weinert
Apr 7, 20233 min read
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
Mar 13, 20233 min read
Book Review: "Of Crowns and Legends" by Chelsea Banning
With magic commonplace, Chelsea Banning's debut novel, Of Crowns and Legends, hits the mark for fans of fantasy and Arthurian legend alike.
Erika M. Weinert
Jan 21, 20223 min read
Grammarly vs. ProWritingAid: A Comparative Analysis
For writers of fiction—my clients and potential clients—I recommend ProWritingAid to create an engaging, marketable novel.
Erika M. Weinert
Aug 4, 20215 min read
How The Werd Nerd Got Started
Editing is what lights my fire and puts a skip in my step.
Erika M. Weinert
Jul 28, 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 21, 20213 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
Jun 30, 20214 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 23, 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.
Garima Nabh
Jun 16, 20213 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 2, 20216 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...
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.
Garima Nabh
May 19, 20213 min read
The Best Writing Software for Authors
Writing is rarely easy. Although Microsoft (MS) Word has been used for a long time, it is a general writing program not specific for...
Erika M. Weinert
May 12, 20214 min read
Working with a Book Editor
What's it like to work with an editor? From first contact to getting the edited manuscript back, here are some things you should know.
Garima Nabh
Apr 8, 20216 min read
What is the Difference Between a Blurb and a Synopsis?
Many writers think the words blurb and synopsis are interchangeable; however, they are used for different reasons.
Erika M. Weinert
Dec 24, 20202 min read
The Em Dash — How and When to Use It
Em dashes are often used during an abrupt break in thought. If you read books — pretty much any books — you’ve seen them before.
Erika M. Weinert
Dec 3, 20202 min read
Your Friend, The Oxford Comma
The serial (Oxford) comma may be a matter of style, but it's still your friend.
Erika M. Weinert
Nov 2, 20202 min read
Sun-kissed mountains, ten-dollar bills, eleven-year-old daughter . . . What do these have in common?
A hyphen is needed between two words that function together as an adjective before the noun they describe.
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