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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SUSIE YAKOWICZ
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susieyakowicz
- Jun 6, 2019
- 3 min
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, 2019
- 3 min
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, 2019
- 2 min
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, 2019
- 2 min
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, 2018
- 2 min
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, 2018
- 2 min
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, 2018
- 2 min
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, 2018
- 3 min
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, 2018
- 2 min
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, 2018
- 2 min
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, 2017
- 3 min
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, 2017
- 2 min
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, 2017
- 2 min
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, 2017
- 2 min
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, 2017
- 2 min
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, 2017
- 2 min
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, 2017
- 3 min
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, 2017
- 2 min
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, 2016
- 3 min
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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