susieyakowiczJul 1, 20192 minWriting Tools to Take on VacationVacation 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...
susieyakowiczJun 6, 20193 minSummer Reading Ideas for WritersSunshine 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 goo...
susieyakowiczAug 13, 20182 minWant to Give Your Writing a Boost? Plan a Fall VacationSummer’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...
susieyakowiczJan 9, 20152 minFive Must-Haves for the Experienced (and Not-So-Experienced) WriterSo you’re well on your way to a blossoming freelance writing career. You’ve got plenty of publishing credits to your name, clients with u...
susieyakowiczJun 23, 20142 minThe Thesaurus: A Writer’s Best FriendIf 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...
susieyakowiczApr 18, 20132 minSix Writing Organizations for Minnesota Writers: Something for EveryoneThere’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 wri...
susieyakowiczOct 20, 20122 minMaking Friends with Your Public LibraryWhen 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 boo...
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...
susieyakowiczAug 15, 20122 minReading as a WriterNew writers looking for advice from published authors are often told to read, read, read. Reading, they say, helps make you a better writ...
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 ...
susieyakowiczApr 2, 20122 min“To Do” Lists Help Writers Get Things DoneIf 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 ca...
susieyakowiczFeb 29, 20122 minA Picture Paints A Thousand WordsCan’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 unea...