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A new fantasy to read: STORMRISE

Posted on September 24, 2019 by Julia Tomiak / 4 Comments

Check out the new release by an awesome author who supports the writing community (including me!) STORMRISE by Jillian Boehme

Improving grammar

The Dying Art of Diagramming Sentences

Posted on August 11, 2017 by Julia Tomiak / 17 Comments

Have you ever diagrammed a sentence? The Word Nerd fondly remembers how...

Who I Am

Medicine for My Soul

Posted on November 15, 2016 by Julia Tomiak / 9 Comments

What is medicine to your soul? The Word Nerd shares the things that fill her spirit with joy.

Wondrous Words Wednesday
Favorite Characters/Improving vocabulary

NaNoWriMo Tip: Character Personality Types

Posted on November 9, 2016 by Julia Tomiak / 5 Comments

What type of personality do your favorite characters have? Today I consult ancient Greek theory to find out!

Who I Am

Who I Am Project: How I’ve Changed Since Childhood

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Julia Tomiak / 7 Comments

This month's installment of the "Who I Am" project: How I'm different from when I was a child. The answer involves Barbies and sketch books. Let me share...

Who I Am

Who I Am: Running is My Valium

Posted on March 15, 2016 by Julia Tomiak / 17 Comments

For this month's installment of the Who I Am project, a focus on a long time habit that's an integral part of me.

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