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Archives for March 2011

March 14, 2011 By Michelle V. Rafter

5 secrets of successful interviewers, or how to get sources to tell you anything

Great stories are built on great interviews. Here are some strategies I’ve used over the years to get interview subjects to open up about anything.

Filed Under: Uncategorized, Writing Tagged With: freelance writer tips, how to conduct an interview, interview techniques, journalist interview techniques, The Urban Muse blog

March 11, 2011 By Michelle V. Rafter

Recommended reading for March 11, 2011

Trouble at NPR, layoffs at AOL, tools for curating news and inspiration from food writer Monica Bhide – all recommended reading for writers for March 11, 2011.

Filed Under: Writing Tagged With: AOL layoffs, curating the news, Monica Bhide, recommended reading for writers, trouble at NPR

March 9, 2011 By Michelle V. Rafter

10 ways writers can get the most out of Twitter

Journalists can use the microblogging network to crowdsource, build buzz for a story and a lot more. Read how.

Filed Under: Technology Tagged With: how to use Twitter, how writers can use Twitter, live tweeting, Twitter

March 7, 2011 By Michelle V. Rafter

WordCount Q&A: Michael Andersen on publishing Portland Afoot

What does it take to run a one-person local news website? Find out in this interview with the journalist founder of Portland’s magazine for the “low-car life.”

Filed Under: Careers Tagged With: entrepreneurial journalists, hyperlocal news, journalist entrepreneurs, Michael Andersen, Portland Afoot

March 4, 2011 By Michelle V. Rafter

Recommended reading for March 4, 2011

Beth Howard, Facebook changes, advice from Chris Brogan and Seth Godin and more recommended reading for writers for March 4, 2011.

Filed Under: Writing Tagged With: Beth Howard, Chris Brogan, Facebook changes Like button, recommended reading for writers, Seth Godin

March 2, 2011 By Michelle V. Rafter

Writers’ 6 top tech tools for getting work done

Successful freelance writers stay on task by using the following Web browser add ons, cloud-based programs and smartphone apps.

Filed Under: Technology Tagged With: freelance writing productivity, how to be more productive, tech tools for writers, time tracking tools

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