DWAA 20 Tips to Help You Improve Your WritingWriting is an art that requires a mastery of tools. Technology can be an asset or an annoyance for writers. But with a slew of tools out there, finding the ones that fit your needs…Tips and Tactics | May 8, 2024
Anne Marie Duquette Jen Reeder, Celebrating Freelance SuccessI was extra excited since it’s the first year this award has been offered. I love watching the National Dog Show on Thanksgiving with my dogs, and I love therapy dogs. In fact, the reason…Contest News | May 6, 2024
Anne Marie Duquette Pam Atherstone, Rescue AdvocateRescue groups are a cause close to my heart, and I wanted to give back in a unique way to educate youngsters about them. Except for my horse, who was born in my pasture, all…Contest News | May 2, 2024
Merrie Meyers Ten Graphic Mistakes to Avoid in Marketing PiecesMany DWAA members design their own promotional materials. In 2005, Robert W. Bly published “The Content Marketing Handbook” to help writers increase the appeal of their work. This article summarizes the 10 most common graphic…Tips and Tactics | May 1, 2024
Anne Marie Duquette Paula Piatt, Lab LoverLabrador retrievers have been part of our family for almost 40 years, and we’ve seen their health issues, their quirks, and their unconditional love. Having been through so much with them and having the ability…Contest News | April 29, 2024
Anne Marie Duquette Angela Schneider, Capturing Emotion through the Camera’s LensA camera has been a part of my hand since I was 12 years old. Among the first photos I ever took were of my rough collie Princess. As a young sports reporter in Canada,…Contest News | April 25, 2024
DWAA Overcoming Writer’s BlockThe assignment was given, and the deadline is looming, but the words won’t come. Sound familiar? If so, you’re well acquainted with the dreaded ailment, Writer’s Block. Who among us hasn’t experienced this problem at…Tips and Tactics | April 24, 2024
Anne Marie Duquette Stephanie Keesey-Phelan, Ph.D., BCBA, CSAT, CCUI, FFCP, Canine Behavior AnalystI am a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and have a doctoral degree in Behavior Analysis. At The Dog Behavior Institute (DBI), I work with my colleague and co-founder Ran Courant-Morgan to provide dog behavior consultation…Contest News | April 22, 2024
Anne Marie Duquette Susan Bulanda, M.A., C.A.B.C., Dog Lover and History BuffI wrote my book for a general audience, especially dog lovers and history buffs. I am a certified animal (dog and cat) behavior consultant with the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. I also have…Contest News | April 18, 2024
Merrie Meyers Pitching and PuntingFor many of you, pitching a story is a no-brainer. You could do it in your sleep. You have a solid reputation of delivering for a chosen media outlet, and they only have to read…Tips and Tactics | April 17, 2024
Merrie Meyers Amy Shojai Named Hall of Fame WinnerCertified animal behavior consultant, Amy Shojai, CABC, has been named the Dog Writers Association of America’s (DWAA) Hall of Fame Winner. Certified animal behavior consultant, Amy Shojai, CABC, has been named the Dog Writers…Hall of Fame | April 13, 2024
Angela Capodanno Managing Your DWAA MembershipYou may have noticed changes to the DWAA website in recent months, including improvements to the Writing Competition entry process, and how we published the entries for public viewing. In this article, I’d like to…Tips and Tactics | April 8, 2024