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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.
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Improving vocabulary

What Does Anhedonic Mean?

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Julia Tomiak / 6 Comments

What does it mean to be pessimistic, gloomy and anhedonic? The Word Nerd explains.

How to encourage reading/News from book business/Words and Technology

Is Amazon Prime Worth It: 2015 Edition

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Julia Tomiak / 9 Comments

Should I renew my subscription to Amazon Prime? The Word Nerd does a cost analysis. (Not very wordy or nerdy, but I've gotta know where my money goes...)

Wondrous Words Wednesday
Improving vocabulary

What Is Ethos?

Posted on October 14, 2015 by Julia Tomiak / 7 Comments

Do you know what ethos is? The Word Nerd explains.

Book reviews

Why You Must Read All the Light We Cannot See

Posted on October 9, 2015 by Julia Tomiak / 6 Comments

Book review in which I gush about All the Light We Cannot See, truly a must read for your TBR!

Improving vocabulary

What Does Praxis Mean?

Posted on October 7, 2015 by Julia Tomiak / 6 Comments

Do you know what praxis means? Yes, it's a national teacher's exam, but there's more to it than that. The Word Nerd explains.

How to encourage reading

Five Things You Should Know About Banned Books

Posted on October 2, 2015 by Julia Tomiak / 23 Comments

It's Banned Books Week! Do you believe in free access to information and ideas? Then you'd better learn more about book banning. I'm giving away a Barnes and...

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