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Archives for June 2011

June 22, 2011 By Michelle V. Rafter

The ultimate guide to daily blogging challenges

Events like the WordCount Blogathon or NaBloPoMo are one way to force yourself to post every day. Here’s a list of well-known blogging challenges.

Filed Under: Blogs Tagged With: daily blogging challenges, how to blog every day, NaBloPoMo, ProBlogger's 31 Days to Build a Better Blog, the WordCount Blogathon, Ultimate Blogging Challenge, why its pays to blog every day

June 21, 2011 By Michelle V. Rafter

Guest post: Freelancers, work for yourself, not by yourself

Feel isolated working alone? Coworking spaces gives indie workers a place to connect. A 2010 study of U.S. coworkers showed half had higher income as a result.

Filed Under: Freelancing Tagged With: benefits of coworking, coworking, coworking spaces, freelance coworking spaces, how to find coworking spaces

June 20, 2011 By Michelle V. Rafter

Do you blog as you?

If you blog as someone other than yourself, you’re not alone. Some bloggers adopt pseudonyms, others role play. Most, though, write in their own name.

Filed Under: Blogs Tagged With: blog pen name, blogging under a pseudonym, Jane Boursaw, Kathy Murray Lunch, Sookie Stackhouse, The Preternatural Post, when to use a blog pen name

June 17, 2011 By Michelle V. Rafter

Harry Potter and the best way to capitalize on a hit post?

What should bloggers do to promote a post that’s a perennial reader favorite, like my piece on J.K. Rowling’s writing style?

Filed Under: Books Tagged With: Deathly Hallows Part 2, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, hit blog posts, J.K. Rowling writing style, jk rowling writing tips, maximize popular blog posts, PotterMore.com, rowling writing style

June 16, 2011 By Michelle V. Rafter

Dear WordCount: Where can I find pictures for blog posts?

A list of popular sources for free and low-cost photos suitable for using in blog posts.

Filed Under: Blogs Tagged With: photos for blog posts, stock photos, where to find photos online

June 15, 2011 By Michelle V. Rafter

8 great groups for freelancers and other writers

My picks for organizations – online or off – independent writers need to know about. Got your own favorites? Add them to the list by leaving a comment.

Filed Under: Freelancing Tagged With: best forums for writers, best groups for writers and freelancers, online writers groups, top groups for writers

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