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The Shenandoah of 1890: Sailing Ship Extraordinaire The Shenandoah of 1890 was built by Arthur Sewall & Co. of Bath, Maine, in a last effort to keep wooden sailing ships alive. Did she let her builder down? Feb 7, 2012 - Susie Yakowicz

Historical Societies: A Gold Mine for Writers Historical societies have a wealth of resources to offer writers. Learn about the types of historical societies and how best to use them. Jan 25, 2012 - Susie Yakowicz

Writing for Kids: 10 Reasons Manuscripts Get Rejected Are you writing a book or story for children? Learn why manuscripts get rejected by editors and how you can increase your chances of an acceptance. Jan 11, 2012 - Susie Yakowicz

Style Books: No Rule Against Starting Sentences with Conjunctions Is it okay to begin a sentence with a conjunction, like "and" or "but"? Style books suggest it's an acceptable practice but should be used carefully. Dec 5, 2011 - Susie Yakowicz

The Flyball Box: Simple Dog Sport Apparatus Not So Simple The flyball box is the ball-launching apparatus used in the dog sport of flyball. Learn how the box has evolved and why careful training in box work is key. Nov 22, 2011 - Susie Yakowicz

Children's Magazine Reprints – Reselling Stories and Articles Reselling children's stories and articles is a great way to earn extra cash and exposure for previously published material. Here's how to submit a reprint. Oct 31, 2011 - Susie Yakowicz

Singular Pronouns for Animals – Gender Rules & Guidelines Is a stray cat a "he, "she," or "it"? Learn the rules for using singular pronouns for animals and how choosing a gender pronoun may depend on other factors. Oct 14, 2011 - Susie Yakowicz

Writing Word Games and Puzzles for Kids Word games and puzzles are popular with kids. Learn how to write a word activity for children, either to accompany an article or submit alone. Oct 3, 2011 - Susie Yakowicz

Setting Rates for Freelance Editing Work So you want to be a freelance editor. What services will you provide? What should you charge? Learn about the types of editing and how to set rates. Sep 22, 2011 - Susie Yakowicz

The Hunger Games Trilogy a Must-Read for YA Fiction Writers Suzanne Collins's The Hunger Games trilogy isn't just for readers. Writers of YA fiction have much to gain, too, from this highly acclaimed book series. Sep 14, 2011 - Susie Yakowicz

Book Series About Rich Girls Reel in Readers of Teen Fiction Books about the lives of upper-class teenage girls are top sellers today. Learn which series dominate this genre of teen fiction and why it's so popular. Sep 7, 2011 - Susie Yakowicz

Writers' Clubs, Organizations for Children's Writers Offer Plenty From the SCBWI to online writers' clubs and genre-specific writing groups, many memberships are available to children's writers. Join one and gain perks. Aug 22, 2011 - Susie Yakowicz

Aggressive Behavior in the Low-Aggression Golden Retriever Breed Does your golden retriever growl at other dogs or bite? Learn how to handle and avoid aggressive behavior in this typically low-aggression breed. Aug 10, 2011 - Susie Yakowicz

The Help Movie Inspires New Children's Story Contest Children's writers are invited to enter a children's story contest sponsored by Take Part and Participant Media, producers of the new movie The Help. Aug 3, 2011 - Susie Yakowicz

How to Write a Picture Perfect Story for Kids Writing picture books and illustrated stories for children requires visual thinking and more. Here are some tips for creating a stellar manuscript. Jul 18, 2011 - Susie Yakowicz

Healthy Substitutes for Favorite Summer Foods Try these tasty substitutes for hot dogs, potato salad, and other favorite summer foods, and make summertime eating more nutritious and just as fun. Jul 4, 2011 - Susie Yakowicz

Private Dog Parks Offer Safety, Fun for Dogs and Owners Like visiting public dog parks but tired of dealing with aggressive dogs? Consider joining a private dog park for a safe, fun alternative - and a fee. Jun 23, 2011 - Susie Yakowicz

Anthropomorphic Animals: From Folklore to Modern Storytelling Learn why talking animals were common in African folktales and whether anthropomorphic characters still have a place in today's children's stories. Jun 17, 2011 - Susie Yakowicz

Research and Writing: Are Children's Books Reputable Resources? Wondering whether it's okay to use children's books for research? Should you cite a children's book in a bibliography? Here are some guidelines for writers. May 27, 2011 - Susie Yakowicz

Thai Restaurants in Minneapolis-St. Paul Abound and Satisfy Looking for a good Thai restaurant in the Twin Cities of Minnesota? From new Thai eateries to longtime favorites, the choices are abundant. May 18, 2011 - Susie Yakowicz

Getting Started Writing for Children: 5 Non-writing Must Dos Just starting to write for kids? Here are some non-writing tasks that will benefit any aspiring children's writer. May 10, 2011 - Susie Yakowicz

Creating a Credible Story Setting for Children Without Traveling Is your children's story set in a distant place or time? Learn how to research and create a believable story setting for kids without traveling there. May 3, 2011 - Susie Yakowicz

Kate Wiggin's Rebecca: Made-up Character or Self-Portrait? Is the protagonist in Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm a made-up character or author Kate Wiggin's self-portrait? Wiggin's life and Rebecca may hold the answer. Apr 19, 2011 - Susie Yakowicz

Coping with Carbohydrate Cravings on the New Atkins Diet Craving carbs on Atkins? Learn how to work through those cravings with tips from the new Atkins Diet plan. Apr 14, 2011 - Susie Yakowicz

Interview with Cheerios New Author Award Winner Laurie Isop Laurie Isop, grand prize winner of the 3rd Annual Cheerios New Author Contest, shares tips on writing a winning story for kids and becoming an author. Apr 7, 2011 - Susie Yakowicz

Learning How to Write for Children by the Book Is it possible to learn how to write for kids by following a book? Know the pros and cons of children's writing books and which ones to look for. Mar 31, 2011 - Susie Yakowicz

Self-Publishing a Children's Novel – Post-Writing Pointers A successful self-published children's novel takes more than a good story. Learn what needs to be done after the manuscript is written. Mar 25, 2011 - Susie Yakowicz

Choose Slang Words with Care When Writing Books for Teens Many writers wonder whether they should use slang when writing books for teens and young adults. The answer is no - and yes, but very carefully. Mar 16, 2011 - Susie Yakowicz

Is Eating Fruit a Good Diet Tip or Bad Weight Loss Advice? Some diets favor eating fruit while others don't. Find out how the fructose in fruit may impact weight loss and which fruits are good for dieters. Mar 11, 2011 - Susie Yakowicz

Children's Mythology: Retelling Ancient Stories of the Gods An early form of storytelling, myths continue to delight and teach children. Learn about mythology's origin and themes and how to get started writing myths. Mar 5, 2011 - Susie Yakowicz

Responding to Email: Is Messaging Back Always a Good Idea? Wondering whether you should reply to an email? Learn which situations call for an email response and when messaging back may not be such a good idea. Feb 25, 2011 - Susie Yakowicz

Checklist for Submitting a Children's Book Manuscript Make sure your children's book manuscript is polished and in the proper format before submitting it to a publisher. Here's a checklist of reminders. Feb 21, 2011 - Susie Yakowicz

Outlining a Children's Book – Cut Writing Time With an Outline Creating an outline for a children's book may add more work, but it can help writers organize their books and, ultimately, make the writing process quicker. Feb 17, 2011 - Susie Yakowicz

North Dakota Puppy Mill Rescues Confirm Need for Tougher Laws Recent rescues from North Dakota puppy mills offer new evidence of the state's animal cruelty problem - and the need for tougher laws. Feb 14, 2011 - Susie Yakowicz

Gary Paulsen's Winning Formula for Writing YA Survival Novels Writing survival novels for young adults can be difficult, but author Gary Paulsen shows how with his use of realism and poetry in Hatchet and other novels. Feb 9, 2011 - Susie Yakowicz

Physical and Mental Fitness Tips for Writers Writers suffer many common ailments from spending hours alone at a computer. Here are some tips for writers on how to maintain mental and physical fitness. Feb 3, 2011 - Susie Yakowicz

Kid Writers – Becoming a Young Published Author Learn where kid writers who want to get published can submit their work, plus ways kids can improve their chances of becoming an author. Feb 2, 2011 - Susie Yakowicz

A Guide to Word Counts in Children's Book Writing Is your children's book manuscript long enough? Too long? Get advice on word counts for different types of children's books and why word counting matters. Jan 28, 2011 - Susie Yakowicz

Three-Day Cruises Make Ideal Mini-Vacations for Families, Couples Learn why a three-day cruise makes an ideal mini-vacation or long weekend getaway for couples and families - and skeptical first-time cruisers. Jan 23, 2011 - Susie Yakowicz

Finding an Online Children's Writing Class for Beginners on Up Whether you want to learn how to write for children or take an advanced course, these guidelines for finding an online children's writing class can help. Jan 19, 2011 - Susie Yakowicz

Danish Children's Author Virginia Allen Jensen Spread Reading Children's author and translator Virginia Allen Jensen promoted reading for Danish children. Her books also marked a turning point in children's literature. Jan 11, 2011 - Susie Yakowicz

Whole Food Sources of Key Vitamins for Healthy Living Eating vitamin-rich foods is the best way to get proper nutrition. Learn about the top six vitamins for health and their food sources. Jan 7, 2011 - Susie Yakowicz

How a Nonpaying Writing Market Pays Off for Children's Writers Writing for a children's magazine that doesn't pay won't bring in money, but the non-monetary rewards can make this writing market worthwhile. Jan 4, 2011 - Susie Yakowicz

Break into the Children's Christian Writing Market with Fillers Learn how to break into the children's Christian market by writing fillers - short pieces that range from spiritual poetry to prayers - for magazines. Dec 30, 2010 - Susie Yakowicz

Sid Fleischman Book Award Honors Humor in Children's Writing The Sid Fleischman Humor Award is given yearly to a children's author for a book of humor. Learn about this prestigious book award and the man behind it. Dec 23, 2010 - Susie Yakowicz

Mailing a Children's Book Manuscript: Postal Submissions Tips Learn how to package and mail a children's book submission via postal mail. Dec 16, 2010 - Susie Yakowicz

Deciphering Children's Writer's Guidelines: Know the Terminology Writer's guidelines are helpful tools for children's writers. Knowing the terminology of editorial guidelines and adhering to the rules are key. Dec 13, 2010 - Susie Yakowicz

Writing Health and Fitness Articles and Books for Kids Editors are always looking for good health and fitness writing for kids. Here are some tips for children's health writers, from choosing topics to markets. Dec 9, 2010 - Susie Yakowicz

Reindeer as Pets? Domesticated Wild Animal Makes Unique Pet An adaptable and tame member of the deer family, reindeer have found a new way of life - as a unique family pet. Dec 6, 2010 - Susie Yakowicz

Challenged Junie B. Jones Books Offer Valuable Writing Advice Despite parents' complaints, Junie B. Jones books are loved by kids. Children's writers can glean helpful writing tips from these challenged, popular books. Nov 30, 2010 - Susie Yakowicz

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