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susieyakowicz
Aug 2, 20192 min read
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, 20193 min read
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, 20192 min read
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, 20182 min read
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, 20172 min read
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, 20172 min read
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, 20173 min read
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, 20162 min read
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, 20162 min read
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, 20162 min read
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, 20153 min read
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, 20152 min read
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, 20152 min read
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, 20141 min read
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, 20142 min read
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, 20132 min read
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, 20131 min read
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, 20122 min read
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, 20122 min read
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, 20122 min read
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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