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Archives for 2011

December 12, 2011 By Michelle V. Rafter

The freelancer’s Christmas wish list

Dear Santa: I’ve been nice all year. I turned in work on deadline….most of the time. I tracked down headshots when requested, did re-writes without complaining and always included source lists. So, if you’re wondering what to get me, here’s what’s on this freelancer’s Christmas wish list: 1. A new computer and monitor, and the […]

Filed Under: Freelancing Tagged With: Christmas, freelance writing business, gifts for freelancers, holidays, wish list

December 6, 2011 By Michelle V. Rafter

6 secrets for breaking into new freelance writing markets

Writers share tips and tricks for breaking into new freelance markets Recaps the #wclw writer chat from Nov. 30.

Filed Under: Freelancing Tagged With: #wclw, breaking into new freelance markets, WordCount Last Wednesday, writer chats

December 1, 2011 By Michelle V. Rafter

Best WordCount posts in November 2011

In case you missed them the first time, here are posts that attracted the most attention this month.

Filed Under: My stories, Writing Tagged With: Best of WordCount, Freelance writing tips, running a freelance business, Stacy Schiff, tax tips for freelancers

November 30, 2011 By Michelle V. Rafter

Reminder: #wclw chat today on breaking into new markets

Meet up at 10 a.m. Pacific to discuss how freelance writers can LOI, pitch and network their way into new markets for their work. #wclw on Twitter.

Filed Under: Freelancing Tagged With: breaking into freelancing, freelance basics, Freelance writing tips, how writers can break into new markets

November 28, 2011 By Michelle V. Rafter

11/30 #wclw chat: how freelancers can break into new markets

Want to start freelancing, or get into higher profile publications? Join the chat and find out how. Wednesday, Nov. 30, at 10 a.m. Pacific on Twitter.

Filed Under: Freelancing Tagged With: breaking into freelancing, freelance basics, Freelance writing tips, how writers can break into new markets

November 18, 2011 By Michelle V. Rafter

Recommended reading for Nov. 18 – Occupy Portland photo

To do great writing, read great writing. Here’s the great writing I’ve been reading this week: I don’t write about local news, but I read it. This week I’ve been closely monitoring the Occupy Portland decampment and subsequent protests, which have included a walkout of Portland State University students, several marches, and yesterday’s N17 occupation […]

Filed Under: Writing Tagged With: Occupy Portland, Oregonian Occupy Portland N17 photo, Randy Rasmussen, recommended reading for writers

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