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.
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Garima Nabh
- Oct 3, 2021
- 6 min
Novels Versus Movies: The Debate Rages On
Both books and movies are mediums of storytelling, and each has its advantages and disadvantages. What is your preference between the two?
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 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.
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.
Garima Nabh
- Apr 21, 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.
Garima Nabh
- Apr 7, 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.
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
- 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 14, 2020
- 1 min
Book Review: "Neverwhere" by Neil Gaiman
Neil Gaiman’s writing style has a classy old-world feel to it.