Top 10 WordCount blog posts for June 2012
This blog’s most popular posts on writing blogging and running a freelance business from the past month.
June 29 reading list: Warren Buffett loves newspapers, and more
In this week’s recommended reading for writers: why Warren Buffett is my hero, Nora Ephron’s obit, inside the mind of a freelancer, and more.
Dear WordCount: Is it OK to conduct interviews via email?
This installment of the weekly writing advice column looks at the pros and cons of doing interviews by email instead of in person or by phone. Which do you use?
June 27 #wclw chat transcript – How writers are using Pinterest
Here’s the transcript from the June 27 WordCount Last Wednesday chat on how writers are using Pinterest. Thanks to Hashtracking.com for the transcript.
Reminder: #wclw writer chat on Pinterest today @ 10 am PDT
Tune in today at 10 am Pacific time to hear how writers, bloggers and other freelancers are using the popular image sharing service. Follow the #wclw hashtag.
5 things I learned from my first year of freelancing
Thinking of plunging into self employment? Read Carrie Schmeck’s takeaways from her first 12 months working as a freelance copywriter.
June 27 #wclw writer chat – How are writers using Pinterest?
Hear how freelancers and other writers are using the image sharing network to advance themselves and their work. Tune in June 27 @ 10 am Pacific. Use #wclw.
June 22 reading list: Jonah Lehrer and bad writer behavior
Jonah Lehrer’s self-borrowing is a cautionary tale for freelancers and a good example of how not to work a beat, or a blog.
Dear WordCount: Should I edit my blog posts?
Is it better to crank out blog posts in the white heat of inspiration, or wordsmith them a little before hitting “Publish”?
Freelance writer on women’s team tackling Tour de France
Portland writer Heidi Swift and her Reve Tour teammates will ride the 21 stage, 3,497 kilometer course a day ahead of the men.
