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
Feb 22, 20193 min read
2019 Spring Writing Events for Minnesota Students
Spring will soon be upon Minnesota, and along with the warm sunshine, puddles of melting snow, and return of the red-winged black birds...
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susieyakowicz
Feb 6, 20192 min read
Write with the Heart: How to Put Emotion in Your Writing
Wish you could put more emotion in your writing? If you’re worried you’ll sound unprofessional or you’re just plain uncomfortable showing...
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susieyakowicz
Jan 1, 20192 min read
New Year, New Writer
With a fresh year approaching, how about taking a fresh challenge: drop your old, worn-out writing habits and adopt a new approach to...
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susieyakowicz
Nov 1, 20182 min read
Christmas Cookie Recipe Writing: How to Craft an Irresistible Holiday Treat
Before you know it, the holidays will be here. For those of us writers-who-like-to-bake, that means one thing: it’s time to start...
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susieyakowicz
Sep 16, 20182 min read
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 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
Jul 24, 20183 min read
6 Tips for Writing Cash-Worthy Web Content
Blog and website owners are always in need of professionally-written web content, which is good news for freelance writers. Not only is...
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susieyakowicz
Feb 1, 20182 min read
Want Stammer-free Grammar? Try These Tips
In today’s world of loose rules and anything-goes sentence structure, bad grammar often gets a pass. But using effective grammar is...
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susieyakowicz
Jan 3, 20182 min read
The Non-sedentary Writer: How to Slip Exercise into Your Writing Schedule
Want to get more exercise this year? Join the crowd. Getting in shape has long been a top New Year’s resolution. But writing, like other...
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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
Sep 29, 20172 min read
Is Your Writing Quality Slipping? Try These Five Easy Fixes
Every writer has produced work they’re not proud of. But if you’re on a pattern of poor writing, don’t get discouraged. Chances are...
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susieyakowicz
Aug 31, 20172 min read
Fall Writing: Prepare for a Successful Season
Fall is almost here, but are you prepared for a new season of writing? If not, there’s no time to waste. Whether you’ve been punching...
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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
Jul 2, 20172 min read
How to Get Started as a Health Writer
Health and wellness are all the rage these days, so it’s no wonder people are making career choices in fields related to healthcare. As a...
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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
Apr 12, 20173 min read
Editing a Cookbook: The All-Important Process in Recipe Book Writing
As time-consuming as it may be, reviewing a cookbook for accuracy, clarity, and consistency is well worth the effort. Here are four steps...
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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
Nov 29, 20163 min read
Acknowledgments: Front Matter That Matters When Writing a Book
Despite what anyone says, writing a book is never a solo endeavor. As a self-publisher and e-book author, I’m especially aware of the...
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