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susieyakowicz
Jul 1, 20192 min read
Writing Tools to Take on Vacation
Vacation is a time relax and leave your work behind, right? Not so fast. If you’re a writer, you’ll always take a piece of your work with...
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susieyakowicz
Jun 6, 20193 min read
Summer Reading Ideas for Writers
Sunshine and warm days. It’s the perfect setting for doing the one thing every writer should do: read. Not only can you unwind with a...
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susieyakowicz
Aug 13, 20182 min read
Want to Give Your Writing a Boost? Plan a Fall Vacation
Summer’s nearing an end and it’s time to start thinking about hitting the keyboard full force. But while you’re busy collecting ideas for...
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susieyakowicz
Jan 9, 20152 min read
Five Must-Haves for the Experienced (and Not-So-Experienced) Writer
So you’re well on your way to a blossoming freelance writing career. You’ve got plenty of publishing credits to your name, clients with...
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susieyakowicz
Jun 23, 20142 min read
The Thesaurus: A Writer’s Best Friend
If you don’t already own a good thesaurus, now’s the time to invest in one. A thesaurus isn’t just a useful writing tool; it can turn out...
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susieyakowicz
Apr 18, 20132 min read
Six Writing Organizations for Minnesota Writers: Something for Everyone
There’s a lot to love about the state of Minnesota, but if you’re a writer living here, there’s even more to appreciate—all the great...
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susieyakowicz
Oct 20, 20122 min read
Making Friends with Your Public Library
When I moved to Minnesota, I didn’t spend much time at my local public library. I would drop in now and then and check out children’s...
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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
Aug 15, 20122 min read
Reading as a Writer
New writers looking for advice from published authors are often told to read, read, read. Reading, they say, helps make you a better...
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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
Apr 2, 20122 min read
“To Do” Lists Help Writers Get Things Done
If writing a “to do” list sounds like one more thing to do, it is. But if you’re a writer, it may be one of the most useful things you...
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susieyakowicz
Feb 29, 20122 min read
A Picture Paints A Thousand Words
Can’t think of anything to write about? If you’re at a loss for words, try looking at a picture. Pull out that box of old photos and...
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