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Author: Julia Tomiak

I believe in the power of words to improve our lives, and I help people find interesting words to read. Member of SCBWI.
Appreciating Poetry

A great poem for your pocket 2022

Posted on April 29, 2022 by Julia Tomiak / 1 Comment

Here's a lovely, short, and important #PocketPoem. Enjoy :)

Improving vocabulary

What you need to know about Pickleball

Posted on April 18, 2022 by Julia Tomiak / 2 Comments

This Word Nerd is curious about the name and rules of play for the fast growing sport of pickleball. Let me share what I've learned...

Who I Am

How to build bridges

Posted on April 1, 2022 by Julia Tomiak / 3 Comments

Hostility plagues our world. Here are the Word Nerd's thoughts on building bridges so we can move forward.

Words and Technology

How to steer clear of misinformation and disinformation

Posted on March 25, 2022 by Julia Tomiak / 7 Comments

We all need to get savvy about detecting and stopping the spread of false information. Here's how.

How to encourage reading

6 Steps to make a home library

Posted on March 21, 2022 by Julia Tomiak / 0 Comment

Book lovers! Get organized this spring with tips for setting up your home library.

Who I Am

Let us rise strong in HOPE

Posted on March 7, 2022 by Julia Tomiak / 0 Comment

Some inspiration on a rainy Monday to never stop looking for hope.

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Meet the Word Nerd

I believe in the power of words, and I like helping people find interesting and inspiring words to read. Follow me for tips on grammar, word etymology, what books to read, and more. Member SCBWI.

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