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
- Mar 13, 2023
- 3 min
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
- Mar 2, 2022
- 3 min
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.
Brittany Morgan
- Jan 3, 2022
- 4 min
Is It Worth It? Editing Mentorship From a Mentee’s Perspective
What comes to mind when you hear the word mentor? For me, the term always elicits the image of a wise, (typically) old man, imparting his...
Erika M. Weinert
- Aug 4, 2021
- 5 min
How The Werd Nerd Got Started
Editing is what lights my fire and puts a skip in my step.
Erika M. Weinert
- Jul 21, 2021
- 3 min
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 14, 2021
- 5 min
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.
Garima Nabh
- Jul 7, 2021
- 3 min
The Importance of Mentors for Writers
Just like a teacher or a sports coach, a writing mentor helps you polish your manuscript before you publish it.
Erika M. Weinert
- Jun 23, 2021
- 4 min
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, 2021
- 3 min
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, 2021
- 6 min
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, 2021
- 2 min
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
- Apr 22, 2021
- 3 min
Tips for Writing Children’s Books
Many children’s books are much shorter than novels for adults, so one may think it’s easier to write books for children. It's not.
Erika M. Weinert
- Apr 14, 2021
- 2 min
Book Review: "The Haunted" by Ed & Lorraine Warren, Robert Curran, and Jack & Janet Smurl
Since the first books I edited in 2012 were paranormal nonfiction, I guess it was only a matter of time before I posted a review of this...
Garima Nabh
- Apr 8, 2021
- 6 min
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.
Rogustus Wright
- Apr 1, 2021
- 2 min
A Writer’s Nightmare
I did not need just any editor—I needed my editor. And so, I sent The Werd Nerd an email posthaste. But what happened next was a shock—
Garima Nabh
- Mar 25, 2021
- 2 min
Book review: "The Dragon of New Orleans – Book 1: The Treasure of Paragon" by Genevieve Jack
Book review: "The Dragon of New Orleans – Book 1 of The Treasure of Paragon" by Genevieve Jack | Review written by Garima Nabh
Erika M. Weinert
- Mar 4, 2021
- 3 min
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
Erika M. Weinert
- Feb 22, 2021
- 2 min
Book Review: “Hollow Kingdom” by Kira Jane Buxton
“Hollow Kingdom” is a humbling read by a first-time author whose style is that of someone who has been writing masterpieces for years.
Erika M. Weinert
- Jan 14, 2021
- 3 min
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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