Mindfulness for Writers: 3 Keys to Meditating for Success
If you haven’t jumped on the mindfulness bandwagon yet, it might be time to hop aboard. Mindfulness has many proven benefits, from...
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susieyakowicz
- May 6, 2019
- 3 min
10 Ways to Practice Writing That Will Pay Off Big
Writer’s block is something every writer faces from time to time. But while it’s a common problem that can get in the way of productivity...
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susieyakowicz
- Jan 1, 2019
- 2 min
New Year, New Writer
With a fresh year approaching, how about taking a fresh challenge: drop your old, worn-out writing habits and adopt a new approach to...
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susieyakowicz
- Jan 3, 2018
- 2 min
The Non-sedentary Writer: How to Slip Exercise into Your Writing Schedule
Want to get more exercise this year? Join the crowd. Getting in shape has long been a top New Year’s resolution. But writing, like other...
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susieyakowicz
- Sep 29, 2017
- 2 min
Is Your Writing Quality Slipping? Try These Five Easy Fixes
Every writer has produced work they’re not proud of. But if you’re on a pattern of poor writing, don’t get discouraged. Chances are...
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susieyakowicz
- Aug 31, 2017
- 2 min
Fall Writing: Prepare for a Successful Season
Fall is almost here, but are you prepared for a new season of writing? If not, there’s no time to waste. Whether you’ve been punching...
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susieyakowicz
- Apr 12, 2017
- 3 min
Editing a Cookbook: The All-Important Process in Recipe Book Writing
As time-consuming as it may be, reviewing a cookbook for accuracy, clarity, and consistency is well worth the effort. Here are four steps...
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susieyakowicz
- Aug 31, 2016
- 2 min
Writing a Bio for the Web
A bio is basically a short summary of a writer’s credentials and interests. As small as they are, bios have a big job—to describe you in...
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susieyakowicz
- Jun 27, 2016
- 2 min
Writing When You’re Off Schedule: 5 Ways to Fit in Time to Write
Summer’s here, which means school is out and there are lots of fun things beckoning—barbecues, a trip to the beach, biking with the kids....
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susieyakowicz
- Feb 15, 2016
- 2 min
Writing Versus Ranting: Save the Latter for Your Vocals
With the political atmosphere abuzz these days, there’s been a lot of ranting on the internet, especially on social media. Clearly people...
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susieyakowicz
- Sep 23, 2015
- 3 min
Why I Like Submitting an Unsolicited Manuscript
When writers look for places to submit their work, they often choose markets that request a query letter first. Submitting a query letter...
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susieyakowicz
- Jun 9, 2015
- 2 min
What I’ve Learned about Writing about Dogs
Here's what I've learned about writing about dogs, although these rules are applicable to pretty much any writing field: Don’t pretend to...
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susieyakowicz
- Apr 17, 2015
- 2 min
Writing for Free: Should You or Shouldn’t You?
Here are some dos and don’ts to help you decide when you should and shouldn’t write for free: Do write for free when you’re just getting...
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susieyakowicz
- Mar 4, 2014
- 1 min
No Average Writer, No Average E-book
What's different about this book? First of all, it doesn't address every aspect of writing. Instead, No Average Writer points out common...
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susieyakowicz
- Feb 12, 2014
- 2 min
A Writer and a Puppy: Complementary Combo?
As I mentally prepare for our new puppy arriving in March, I contemplate how my writing life will be affected by the upcoming change. If...
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susieyakowicz
- Sep 10, 2013
- 2 min
Writing: The Gift that Keeps On Giving
Do you, like many of us writers, have those days when you wonder why you write? You think maybe all the effort you’re putting into your...
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susieyakowicz
- Jan 6, 2013
- 1 min
Start the New Year with Some Non-writing Tasks
Getting motivated to be productive during a long, cold month can seem daunting, for sure. But here’s an idea: why not begin with some...
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susieyakowicz
- Sep 26, 2012
- 2 min
Writing Events: Know What You’re Signing Up For
Attending a writing event is a great way for writers to learn, network, and make some friends. And with so many options offered, it’s...
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susieyakowicz
- Jun 15, 2012
- 2 min
Getting Started Writing a Novel: Begin with a Notebook
One of my summer projects is to get started writing a novel. It’s been about eight years since I wrote my last book, so I’ll admit I’m a...
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susieyakowicz
- May 17, 2012
- 2 min
Finding Focus from Flyball
Recently, I ran my dog in his first flyball tournament. If you don’t know anything about flyball, it’s a dog sport where two teams of...
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