susieyakowiczAug 2, 20192 minMindfulness for Writers: 3 Keys to Meditating for SuccessIf you haven’t jumped on the mindfulness bandwagon yet, it might be time to hop aboard. Mindfulness has many proven benefits, from reduci...
susieyakowiczMay 6, 20193 min10 Ways to Practice Writing That Will Pay Off BigWriter’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...
susieyakowiczJan 1, 20192 minNew Year, New WriterWith a fresh year approaching, how about taking a fresh challenge: drop your old, worn-out writing habits and adopt a new approach to you...
susieyakowiczJan 3, 20182 minThe Non-sedentary Writer: How to Slip Exercise into Your Writing ScheduleWant 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 ...
susieyakowiczSep 29, 20172 minIs Your Writing Quality Slipping? Try These Five Easy FixesEvery 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 you’r...
susieyakowiczAug 31, 20172 minFall Writing: Prepare for a Successful SeasonFall 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 awa...
susieyakowiczApr 12, 20173 minEditing a Cookbook: The All-Important Process in Recipe Book WritingAs time-consuming as it may be, reviewing a cookbook for accuracy, clarity, and consistency is well worth the effort. Here are four steps...
susieyakowiczAug 31, 20162 minWriting a Bio for the WebA 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 ...
susieyakowiczJun 27, 20162 minWriting When You’re Off Schedule: 5 Ways to Fit in Time to WriteSummer’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....
susieyakowiczFeb 15, 20162 minWriting Versus Ranting: Save the Latter for Your VocalsWith the political atmosphere abuzz these days, there’s been a lot of ranting on the internet, especially on social media. Clearly people...
susieyakowiczSep 23, 20153 minWhy I Like Submitting an Unsolicited ManuscriptWhen writers look for places to submit their work, they often choose markets that request a query letter first. Submitting a query letter...
susieyakowiczJun 9, 20152 minWhat I’ve Learned about Writing about DogsHere's what I've learned about writing about dogs, although these rules are applicable to pretty much any writing field: Don’t pretend to...
susieyakowiczApr 17, 20152 minWriting 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 ...
susieyakowiczMar 4, 20141 minNo Average Writer, No Average E-bookWhat's different about this book? First of all, it doesn't address every aspect of writing. Instead, No Average Writer points out common w...
susieyakowiczFeb 12, 20142 minA 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 ...
susieyakowiczSep 10, 20132 minWriting: The Gift that Keeps On GivingDo 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 f...
susieyakowiczJan 6, 20131 minStart the New Year with Some Non-writing TasksGetting motivated to be productive during a long, cold month can seem daunting, for sure. But here’s an idea: why not begin with some eas...
susieyakowiczSep 26, 20122 minWriting Events: Know What You’re Signing Up ForAttending a writing event is a great way for writers to learn, network, and make some friends. And with so many options offered, it’s eas...
susieyakowiczJun 15, 20122 minGetting Started Writing a Novel: Begin with a NotebookOne 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 ...
susieyakowiczMay 17, 20122 minFinding Focus from FlyballRecently, 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 fou...