Erika M. WeinertDec 1, 20213 minStyle 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.
Garima NabhOct 3, 20216 minNovels Versus Movies: The Debate Rages OnBoth books and movies are mediums of storytelling, and each has its advantages and disadvantages. What is your preference between the two?
Erika M. WeinertJun 30, 20214 minWhat 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. WeinertJun 24, 20214 minFirst-Time Author Mistakes & How to Avoid ThemThere are things I look for before the actual editing begins. Here are some valuable additions to include in your self-editing process.
Erika M. WeinertJun 8, 20213 minThe Controversial Exclamation Point!!!Exclamation points are one of the most controversial punctuation marks in the literary world.
Garima NabhJun 2, 20216 min10 Challenges Faced by Writers and How to Overcome ThemLike 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. WeinertMay 24, 20212 minWhy You Need a ProofreaderGuest Post by Carly Catt | A proofreader double-checks your book to rid it of small distractions to readers.
Erika M. WeinertMay 12, 20214 minWorking with a Book EditorWhat'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 NabhApr 22, 20213 minTips for Writing Children’s BooksMany 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 NabhApr 8, 20216 minWhat 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. WeinertOct 8, 20202 minHow 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. WeinertSep 21, 20202 minKilling 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. WeinertSep 14, 20201 minBook Review: "Neverwhere" by Neil GaimanNeil Gaiman’s writing style has a classy old-world feel to it.