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
Nov 30, 20173 min read
12 Volunteer Writing Ideas for Year-End Giving
If you’re thinking about doing some charitable giving this holiday season, why not give the gift you know best—writing? There are many...
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susieyakowicz
Jun 1, 20172 min read
Five Ways to Get the Kids Writing This Summer
As writers, we don’t have to be told to sit down and write. It’s what we do and what we enjoy doing. But asking kids to write can be a...
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susieyakowicz
Jan 31, 20172 min read
7 Writing Ideas for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is all about love, sweets, roses—and writing ideas. What better way to prepare for the upcoming holiday than to write...
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susieyakowicz
Oct 31, 20162 min read
Writing a Holiday Recipe to Share
There are no set-in-stone rules on writing holiday recipes, but you’ll want to keep a few things in mind before you get started: Make...
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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
Apr 1, 20162 min read
Seven Simple Drills to Boost Writing Skills
Drills aren’t just for military school. In fact, just about any vocation can benefit from training exercises—writing included. But what...
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susieyakowicz
Oct 28, 20143 min read
10 Writing Ideas to Get You in the Holiday Spirit
With many of us still enjoying the autumn color and warm afternoons, it’s hard to believe that the holiday season kicks off next month....
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susieyakowicz
Nov 1, 20131 min read
For Some Festive Fun, Write a Holiday Story
With the holidays fast approaching, you might be thinking about writing a holiday story. What’s great about holiday stories is that they...
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susieyakowicz
Mar 25, 20131 min read
Writing an Acrostic Poem
An acrostic poem is a poem where the first letter of each line spells out a word or phrase (vertically) that the poem describes. Here’s...
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susieyakowicz
Sep 4, 20122 min read
Regional Writing Covers a Broad Territory
You know that age-old advice, write what you know? Basically every writer who follows that advice writes about their region. And it isn’t...
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susieyakowicz
Jul 24, 20122 min read
Midsummer Writing Slump? Try These Writing Pick-Me-Ups
Going through a midsummer writing slump? If you can’t get yourself to sit down and write, what you might need is something new and...
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susieyakowicz
Jun 1, 20122 min read
Writing for Kids: Hot Topics for Summer Writing
I think summer is a great time to write. But like my summer reading, I prefer to keep my summer writing light. That doesn’t mean I don’t...
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susieyakowicz
Apr 10, 20122 min read
Writing About a Bad Experience – A Good Idea?
When my dad died unexpectedly years ago, I suffered tremendous grief. It got to the point where I had to seek professional help. One...
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