susieyakowiczSep 16, 20182 minEmphasis on the Em Dash in WritingEveryone’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...
susieyakowiczAug 1, 20172 minSemicolons: Nothing Semi About ThemHere are five things you need to know about semicolons. Use them mindfully, and see why there’s nothing semi about them. They’re...
susieyakowiczMay 1, 20162 minGender Pronouns for Animals: Reference with ReverenceWhen 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,...
susieyakowiczDec 3, 20152 minThree Cardinal Tips for Writing NumbersWriting numbers seems pretty straight forward—seems being the operative word. In reality, numbers have some important guidelines in...
susieyakowiczNov 12, 20152 minNine Reasons to Take Self-Editing SeriouslyHere 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...
susieyakowiczSep 4, 20154 minPesky Prepositions: Small Words that Raise Big QuestionsPrepositions are about as ordinary as words get. We use them all the time, in practically every sentence. They’re short words, averaging...
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...
susieyakowiczFeb 12, 20132 minThree Common Writing Errors, Three Easy FixesI 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...
susieyakowiczFeb 23, 20122 minFor the Love of Commas, Don’t Overuse ThemWhen 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...