Regional Writing Covers a Broad Territory
You know that age-old advice, write what you know? Basically every writer who follows that advice writes about their region. And it isn’t...
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SUSIE YAKOWICZ
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susieyakowicz
Aug 15, 20122 min read
Reading as a Writer
New writers looking for advice from published authors are often told to read, read, read. Reading, they say, helps make you a better...
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susieyakowicz
Jul 24, 20122 min read
Midsummer Writing Slump? Try These Writing Pick-Me-Ups
Going through a midsummer writing slump? If you can’t get yourself to sit down and write, what you might need is something new and...
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susieyakowicz
Jun 27, 20123 min read
Writing and Rap Music: A Mother’s Dilemma
If 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...
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susieyakowicz
Jun 15, 20122 min read
Getting Started Writing a Novel: Begin with a Notebook
One 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...
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susieyakowicz
Jun 1, 20122 min read
Writing for Kids: Hot Topics for Summer Writing
I 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...
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susieyakowicz
May 17, 20122 min read
Finding Focus from Flyball
Recently, 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...
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susieyakowicz
May 1, 20122 min read
Help Kids Write Better Papers: Edit with Care
Every 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...
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susieyakowicz
Apr 17, 20122 min read
Beyond the Desk: Great Places to Write
Can’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...
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susieyakowicz
Apr 10, 20122 min read
Writing 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...
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susieyakowicz
Apr 2, 20122 min read
“To Do” Lists Help Writers Get Things Done
If 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...
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susieyakowicz
Mar 21, 20123 min read
Five 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...
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susieyakowicz
Mar 7, 20123 min read
Sports 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,...
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susieyakowicz
Feb 29, 20122 min read
A Picture Paints A Thousand Words
Can’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...
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susieyakowicz
Feb 23, 20122 min read
For the Love of Commas, Don’t Overuse Them
When 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...
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susieyakowicz
Feb 16, 20122 min read
On 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...
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