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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
Mar 2, 20223 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.


Garima Nabh
Nov 2, 20212 min read
Book review: “Love Potions (Warlocks MacGregor Book 1)” by NYT Bestselling Author Michelle M. Pillow
Erik isn’t looking for love, but when he moves next door to Lydia Barratt in the valleys of Wisconsin, sparks fly.


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 14, 20215 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
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 8, 20213 min read
The Controversial Exclamation Point!!!
Exclamation points are one of the most controversial punctuation marks in the literary world.


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...
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