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.
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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.
Garima Nabh
- May 19, 2021
- 3 min
The Best Writing Software for Authors
Writing is rarely easy. Although Microsoft (MS) Word has been used for a long time, it is a general writing program not specific for...
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 22, 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.
Erika M. Weinert
- Apr 14, 2021
- 2 min
Book Review: "The Haunted" by Ed & Lorraine Warren, Robert Curran, and Jack & Janet Smurl
Since the first books I edited in 2012 were paranormal nonfiction, I guess it was only a matter of time before I posted a review of this...
Garima Nabh
- Apr 8, 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.
Rogustus Wright
- Apr 1, 2021
- 2 min
A Writer’s Nightmare
I did not need just any editor—I needed my editor. And so, I sent The Werd Nerd an email posthaste. But what happened next was a shock—
Garima Nabh
- Mar 25, 2021
- 2 min
Book review: "The Dragon of New Orleans – Book 1: The Treasure of Paragon" by Genevieve Jack
Book review: "The Dragon of New Orleans – Book 1 of The Treasure of Paragon" by Genevieve Jack | Review written by Garima Nabh
Erika M. Weinert
- Mar 15, 2021
- 2 min
Book Review: “The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires” by Grady Hendrix
If you’re a fan of the horror genre with stomach-wrenching gore and sensitive material, this book is for you.
Garima Nabh
- Mar 11, 2021
- 3 min
Commas Surrounding Names or Titles: A Requirement or Not?
Placement of the comma in regard to names is one of the misunderstood ones.
Erika M. Weinert
- Mar 4, 2021
- 3 min
What If Punctuation Marks Didn't Exist
"Punctuation isn’t dead and who knows how much more it will evolve in the future." —Garima Nabh
Erika M. Weinert
- Feb 22, 2021
- 2 min
Book Review: “Hollow Kingdom” by Kira Jane Buxton
“Hollow Kingdom” is a humbling read by a first-time author whose style is that of someone who has been writing masterpieces for years.
Erika M. Weinert
- Jan 20, 2021
- 1 min
FANBOYS
FANBOYS (the coordinating conjunctions for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so)
Erika M. Weinert
- Jan 14, 2021
- 3 min
A(n) Historical Moment in the Use of a/an
We know that there’s a certain way to use a/an in our communication: a should come before 'a' consonant and 'an' should come before a vowel.
Erika M. Weinert
- Jan 7, 2021
- 2 min
U.S. Capital—I mean U.S. Capitol (Homophones)
I'm sure by now we all know what happened at the U.S. Capitol yesterday. Like me, your news feed is probably filled with mention of it.
Erika M. Weinert
- Jan 3, 2021
- 1 min
Book Review: "Birth of the Fae: Locked Out of Heaven" by Danielle M. Orsino
Two factions of angels are locked out of heaven by their creator after heaven's war with Lucifer.
Erika M. Weinert
- Dec 24, 2020
- 2 min
The Em Dash — How and When to Use It
Em dashes are often used during an abrupt break in thought. If you read books — pretty much any books — you’ve seen them before.
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