susieyakowiczSep 4, 20122 minRegional Writing Covers a Broad TerritoryYou know that age-old advice, write what you know? Basically every writer who follows that advice writes about their region. And it isn’t...
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...
susieyakowiczJul 24, 20122 minMidsummer Writing Slump? Try These Writing Pick-Me-UpsGoing through a midsummer writing slump? If you can’t get yourself to sit down and write, what you might need is something new and differ...
susieyakowiczJun 27, 20123 minWriting and Rap Music: A Mother’s DilemmaIf you have teenage kids, you probably know all about rap music. If you’re like me and have a child who writes rap, well, you may know mo...
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 ...
susieyakowiczJun 1, 20122 minWriting for Kids: Hot Topics for Summer WritingI think summer is a great time to write. But like my summer reading, I prefer to keep my summer writing light. That doesn’t mean I don’t w...
susieyakowiczMay 17, 20122 minFinding Focus from FlyballRecently, I ran my dog in his first flyball tournament. If you don’t know anything about flyball, it’s a dog sport where two teams of fou...
susieyakowiczMay 1, 20122 minHelp Kids Write Better Papers: Edit with CareEvery once in a while, my kids will ask me to take a look at a paper they're working on for a class. Sure! I'll say, as I eagerly pull ou...
susieyakowiczApr 17, 20122 minBeyond the Desk: Great Places to WriteCan’t get motivated to write? Maybe you need a change of scenery. Truth is, sitting at a desk all day can get old. Of course, it may be m...
susieyakowiczApr 10, 20122 minWriting About a Bad Experience – A Good Idea?When my dad died unexpectedly years ago, I suffered tremendous grief. It got to the point where I had to seek professional help. One piec...
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...
susieyakowiczMar 21, 20123 minFive Weight Control Tips for Writers (and Other Sedentary Workers)I recently read an article that said the weight problem in America (over one-third of us is obese and two-thirds are overweight) can be p...
susieyakowiczMar 7, 20123 minSports Journalism – Hype and Hyperbole(Note: This is a guest post by my husband, the biggest sports fanatic I know. I wanted him to talk about his thoughts on sports writing, ...
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...
susieyakowiczFeb 23, 20122 minFor the Love of Commas, Don’t Overuse ThemWhen I was a kid, I loved using commas. I wouldn’t just use them wherever I should, either. I’d use them wherever I could. I must have th...
susieyakowiczFeb 16, 20122 minOn Writing and Dogs (and Why They Go Hand in Paw)My writing pal, Riley Welcome to my blog, where I plan to offer writing tips and ramblings on being a writer from Minnesota. This is my f...