Emphasis on the Em Dash in Writing
Everyone’s got a favorite punctuation mark. As for me, I like the em dash. Seems like I often have something extra to say at the end of a...
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susieyakowicz
Aug 1, 20172 min read
Semicolons: Nothing Semi About Them
Here are five things you need to know about semicolons. Use them mindfully, and see why there’s nothing semi about them. They’re...
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susieyakowicz
May 1, 20162 min read
Gender Pronouns for Animals: Reference with Reverence
When it comes to writing about animals, the issue of gender pronouns often pops up. Should you call the family cat in your story a he,...
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susieyakowicz
Dec 3, 20152 min read
Three Cardinal Tips for Writing Numbers
Writing numbers seems pretty straight forward—seems being the operative word. In reality, numbers have some important guidelines in...
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susieyakowicz
Nov 12, 20152 min read
Nine Reasons to Take Self-Editing Seriously
Here are nine reasons to take the task of self-editing seriously: It’s good practice. Self-editing is a good way to brush up on the rules...
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susieyakowicz
Sep 4, 20154 min read
Pesky Prepositions: Small Words that Raise Big Questions
Prepositions are about as ordinary as words get. We use them all the time, in practically every sentence. They’re short words, averaging...
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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, 20132 min read
Three Common Writing Errors, Three Easy Fixes
I have to admit I’m a stickler when it comes to grammar. While most people gloss over minor mistakes, whether in email or more formal...
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susieyakowicz
Feb 23, 20122 min read
For the Love of Commas, Don’t Overuse Them
When I was a kid, I loved using commas. I wouldn’t just use them wherever I should, either. I’d use them wherever I could. I must have...
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