By Michelle V. Rafter on May 11, 2010
This is a pointer to a post I wrote on SecondAct.com about RetiredBrains.com creator Art Koff, an ex-ad man who knows a good domain name when he sees one.
Posted in Blogs, My stories | Tagged Michelle V. Rafter, RetiredBrains, SecondAct.com |
By Michelle V. Rafter on May 10, 2010
My favorite blogs for writers have changed as the media industry’s evolved. Among today’s best: Roger Ebert, ProBlogger, Romenesko and Penelope Trunk.
Posted in Blogs | Tagged best blogs for writers, top blogs for freelance writers |
By Michelle V. Rafter on May 9, 2010
In honor of Mother’s Day, today’s edition of Best of WordCount is about juggling a freelance writing career with family life.
Posted in Careers | Tagged Best of WordCount, freelance writing, have a writing career and a family, juggling work and family |
By Michelle V. Rafter on May 8, 2010
Reviews of BlogSaladBlog, Out and Employed, About English Idioms and other blogs taking part in the 2010 WordCount Blogathon.
Posted in Blogs, Freelancing, Language, Writing | Tagged About English Idioms, Amanda Hirsch, best blogathon posts, best blogs for writers, BlogSaladBlog, DiscordianZen, freelance writers with blogs, Joanne Mason, Kathy Murray, Out and Employed, Ron Doyle, Tastee Pudding, WordCount blogathon |
By Michelle V. Rafter on May 6, 2010
If you’ve sworn off online communities like Facebook because all people do there is goof off, join LinkedIn, the site that puts the work in social network.
Posted in My stories, Social Networks, Workplace Issues | Tagged LinkedIn, SecondAct.com, Social Networks |
By Michelle V. Rafter on May 5, 2010
Because you’re good with words doesn’t mean you’re good with people, but editors have to be good at both. Here are 8 qualities freelance editors have to have.
Posted in Careers, Editors, Freelancing, Writing | Tagged freelance editing, qualities of a good editor, working as a freelance editor |
By Michelle V. Rafter on May 4, 2010
Sometimes older really is wiser – especially if you make an effort to keep up with times too.
Posted in Blogs, My stories, Technology | Tagged age, Careers, experience, SecondAct.com, Writing |
By Michelle V. Rafter on May 3, 2010
The number of bloggers in the 2010 WordCount Blogathon is up by more than 145 percent. Here are other interesting facts about this year’s blogging marathon.
Posted in Blogs, Contests, Writing | Tagged blogathon, blogging every day, why writers should blog, WordCount Blogathon 2010 |
By Michelle V. Rafter on May 2, 2010
During the 3rd annual Blogathon I’m using Saturdays to re-run some favorite posts. Today’s edition is on inspiration, the ‘aha’ moments writers long for.
Posted in Language, Writing | Tagged Best of WordCount, inspiration, inspiration for writers, Writing |