Sandra Gerth's Blog

How to structure paragraphs in your novel

Starting paragraphs by instinct can be correct, but sometimes it’s not. Find out how to nail it every time....

Needing good editing for your manuscript is one thing, but finding a good editor is another. Here are some tips....

A manuscript intended for publication should always receive professional editing. Learn what prices to expect....

Explore three quick tips to avoid POV violations and drastically increase the quality of your manuscript....

Find out how to improve your writing by avoiding or fixing repetitive sentence and paragraph structure....

Learn how to increase the quality of your writing by avoiding the 50 most common grammar and spelling mistakes....

Discover the 10 red flags that help you recognize when you’re telling instead of showing in your writing....

An important part of showing instead of telling is using body language. But overuse should be avoided. Learn how....

Learn how to tighten your writing by cutting overused, repeated, and filler words to make your stories better....

Discover the three different types of editing and why they are all important....

Some self-published authors and some small publishers try to cut costs by skipping the editing. Find out why that's a bad idea....

Finding the right name for your characters can be a daunting task. Here are twelve tips to make it easier....