Dear WordCount: Why do writer need lots of Twitter followers?
The more people follow you on Twitter, the better you can use the social network to find sources and promote your work. Read on.
Jan. 30 #wclw chat transcript: Find new freelance writing markets
Here’s a complete transcript of today’s #wclw writer chat, with great tips for finding new markets for your freelance work.
Reminder: #wclw chat today on finding new freelance writing markets
Join us at 10 am PT/1 pm ET today, Wednesday, Jan. 30, for the monthly #wclw writer chat. We’ll be sharing tips for finding new clients. Please come!
Q&A with regional parenting magazines specialist Jan Udlock
A freelancer who’s placed more than 200 articles in over 100 local parenting magazines shares her secrets.
Jan. 30 #wclw writer chat: Finding new freelance writing markets
The next WordCount Last Wednesday writer chat is Wednesday, Jan. 30. We’ll discuss finding new freelance writing markets. Join us 10 am PT/1 pm ET at #wclw.
Good reads for Jan. 25: Crossword puzzles, insurance, brand journalism, and more
Analyzing the “crosswordiest” words in NY Times crossword puzzles, finding insurance, embracing sponsored content, and other good reads from the past week.
Dear WordCount: How can I get news coverage for an issue I care about?
There’s no mystery to getting press coverage for an issue or event – just a lot of research, planning and patience.
Get ‘fired up’ at ASJA 2013 writer conference, April 25-27
The American Society of Journalists and Authors annual confab is THE place to learn about the business side of freelancing, as Sandra Beckwith explains.
RIP LinkedIn Answers: one less reason for writers to use LinkedIn
When LinkedIn pulls the plug on its Answers feature Jan. 31, there will be one less reason for writers to use the social network for work.
Good reads: Manti Te’o and a week of media mess-ups
Sports outlets missed the ND player’s Internet girlfriend hoax, and more bad news from the news business.
