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susieyakowicz
Aug 31, 20162 min read
Writing a Bio for the Web
A bio is basically a short summary of a writer’s credentials and interests. As small as they are, bios have a big job—to describe you in...
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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
May 1, 20162 min read
Gender Pronouns for Animals: Reference with Reverence
When it comes to writing about animals, the issue of gender pronouns often pops up. Should you call the family cat in your story a he,...
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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
Feb 15, 20162 min read
Writing Versus Ranting: Save the Latter for Your Vocals
With the political atmosphere abuzz these days, there’s been a lot of ranting on the internet, especially on social media. Clearly people...
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susieyakowicz
Nov 12, 20152 min read
Nine Reasons to Take Self-Editing Seriously
Here are nine reasons to take the task of self-editing seriously: It’s good practice. Self-editing is a good way to brush up on the rules...
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susieyakowicz
Sep 23, 20153 min read
Why I Like Submitting an Unsolicited Manuscript
When writers look for places to submit their work, they often choose markets that request a query letter first. Submitting a query letter...
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susieyakowicz
Jul 24, 20153 min read
How to Discuss Your Writing with Non-Writers
As writers, we’re often reticent about telling non-writers what we do. Maybe it’s because we’re not like most working adults. We don’t...
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susieyakowicz
Jun 9, 20152 min read
What I’ve Learned about Writing about Dogs
Here's what I've learned about writing about dogs, although these rules are applicable to pretty much any writing field: Don’t pretend to...
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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
Dec 17, 20142 min read
Make Daily Writing an Early New Year’s Resolution
Writing every day isn’t always easy, especially during December. I have to admit, there have been many days this month when I haven’t...
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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
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
Mar 4, 20141 min read
No Average Writer, No Average E-book
What's different about this book? First of all, it doesn't address every aspect of writing. Instead, No Average Writer points out common...
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susieyakowicz
Feb 12, 20142 min read
A Writer and a Puppy: Complementary Combo?
As I mentally prepare for our new puppy arriving in March, I contemplate how my writing life will be affected by the upcoming change. If...
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susieyakowicz
Sep 10, 20132 min read
Writing: The Gift that Keeps On Giving
Do you, like many of us writers, have those days when you wonder why you write? You think maybe all the effort you’re putting into your...
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susieyakowicz
Jul 24, 20133 min read
Writing and Rap Music: A Mother’s Dilemma, Part II
A lot has changed since my original post about my son's rap writing endeavors. For one thing, my son is a year older and no longer a...
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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
Apr 15, 20131 min read
Like Making Up Words? Enter the Wacky Words Contest
If you like contests and you're good at making up words, especially wacky words, you're in luck. I’ve been invited to share information...
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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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