The Werd Nerd Blog

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?

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.

Aug 4, 20215 min read

How The Werd Nerd Got Started

Editing is what lights my fire and puts a skip in my step.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jun 8, 20213 min read

The Controversial Exclamation Point!!!

Exclamation points are one of the most controversial punctuation marks in the literary world.

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...