Grammarly vs. ProWritingAid: A Comparative Analysis
For writers of fiction—my clients and potential clients—I recommend ProWritingAid to create an engaging, marketable novel.
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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
- Dec 1, 2021
- 3 min
Style sheets: What are they, and do I need one?
Style sheets are mini style guides, and yes, you need one. Most professional editors, like me, create style sheets for their clients.
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 28, 2021
- 5 min
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, 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 30, 2021
- 4 min
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, 2021
- 4 min
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 8, 2021
- 3 min
The Controversial Exclamation Point!!!
Exclamation points are one of the most controversial punctuation marks in the literary world.
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 12, 2021
- 4 min
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.
Erika M. Weinert
- Oct 29, 2020
- 2 min
Dangling & Misplaced Modifiers
Dangling and misplaced modifiers. What exactly are they, and how do I avoid using them in my writing?
Erika M. Weinert
- Oct 8, 2020
- 2 min
How Many Spaces After End Punctuation?
Have you ever wondered why you see two spaces after a period in some instances while only one space is used in others?
Erika M. Weinert
- Oct 1, 2020
- 1 min
Hello October!
Oh Fall, how I've missed you. October is my favorite month with its autumnal colors found everywhere from deciduous trees to seasonal...
Erika M. Weinert
- Sep 21, 2020
- 2 min
Killing Your Darlings (Don't Panic!)
What this means is that anything unrelated to your story's overall plot needs to be revisited with unsentimental objectivity.
Erika M. Weinert
- Sep 7, 2020
- 1 min
Trimming the Fat for Fiction Writers
Are you a writer who feels incredibly out of her depth? When a first-time writer gets close to completing her very first novel, the...
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