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susieyakowicz
Apr 17, 20152 min read
Writing for Free: Should You or Shouldn’t You?
Here are some dos and don’ts to help you decide when you should and shouldn’t write for free: Do write for free when you’re just getting...
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susieyakowicz
Feb 27, 20152 min read
To Handwrite or Not
Handwriting seems to be a lost art—or maybe I’ve just lost the art of handwriting. Every time I sit down to write out a greeting card, I...
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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
Aug 1, 20142 min read
Make August Productive: Don’t Write
Here are a few of the ways I plan to “write” in August. Try these out for yourself. You might be surprised at how much you’ll achieve...
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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
Nov 1, 20131 min read
For Some Festive Fun, Write a Holiday Story
With the holidays fast approaching, you might be thinking about writing a holiday story. What’s great about holiday stories is that they...
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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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susieyakowicz
Feb 12, 20132 min read
Three Common Writing Errors, Three Easy Fixes
I have to admit I’m a stickler when it comes to grammar. While most people gloss over minor mistakes, whether in email or more formal...
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susieyakowicz
Jan 6, 20131 min read
Start the New Year with Some Non-writing Tasks
Getting motivated to be productive during a long, cold month can seem daunting, for sure. But here’s an idea: why not begin with some...
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susieyakowicz
Dec 12, 20121 min read
Fargo History Project Highlights Student Research, Digital Technology, and a Little Bit of Me
An interesting new website just launched by some graduate students from North Dakota State University. Sponsored by Assistant Professor...
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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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