Reminder: #wclw chat today @ 10 am PT on freelance horror stories
Trick or treat! Join us for the #wclw writer chat today at 10 a.m. Pacific time where we’ll share our scariest freelance horror stories.
Why and how to blog a book: From aspiring to published author
This WordCount guest post from author, blogger and writing coach Nina Amir explains how she turned an idea into a blog, and a blog into an Amazon bestseller.
Next #wclw chat on Oct. 31: For Halloween, sharing freelance horror stories
What’s the worst thing that’s happened in your writing career? Come to Oct. 31 #wclw writer chat ready to scare & be scared as we share spooky freelance tales.
Good reads for Oct. 26: Getting too cozy with your subject
Eurogamer’s Rab Florence on the dangers of getting too close to the people you cover, and more good reads for writers from the past week.
Dear WordCount: Can blogging help me write fiction?
Blogging can help authors find their voice, build a platform, sell books and share their wisdom. Read on to find out more.
Writer truth #58: Deadlines and Facebook
The first in an occasional series of observations about the writing life.
Dreams do come true, and one of mine did today
The story behind my first ever piece for the Wall Street Journal, which appears today, and some takeaways from the experience.
Good reads for Oct. 19: Newsweek’s print demise, Violentacrz, and more
What writers should be reading this week: a newsweekly goes digital only, Violentacrz and the free speech debate, apps for writers, and more.
Dear WordCount: What should I charge for writing blog posts?
With rates for blog posts all over the map, how do you determine what to charge, or accept? Here’s a few things to think about beforehand.
5 lessons writers can learn from “Fearless” Felix Baumgartner
The daredevil sky diver has a lot to teach writers about risk, planning and going for it regardless of how old you are.
