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Erika M. Weinert
Jul 19, 20248 min read
Don't Be Fooled: The 4 Stages of the Book Editing Process
Are you a first-time author who struggles to understand the book editing process? Gain a clear understanding from a professional editor.


Erika M. Weinert
Jan 21, 20223 min read
Grammarly vs. ProWritingAid: A Comparative Analysis
For writers of fiction—my clients and potential clients—I recommend ProWritingAid to create an engaging, marketable novel.


Erika M. Weinert
Dec 1, 20213 min read
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
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.


Garima Nabh
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.

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.


Erika M. Weinert
Dec 3, 20202 min read
Your Friend, The Oxford Comma
The serial (Oxford) comma may be a matter of style, but it's still your friend.

Erika M. Weinert
Nov 2, 20202 min read
Sun-kissed mountains, ten-dollar bills, eleven-year-old daughter . . . What do these have in common?
A hyphen is needed between two words that function together as an adjective before the noun they describe.

Erika M. Weinert
Sep 21, 20202 min read
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.
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