Best WordCount freelance writing posts of February 2013
In case you missed them the first time around, here are WordCount’s most popular posts on freelance writing from the past month: Writing basics: How to write a lead 8 online search tips from research ninja Marshall Kirkpatrick 5 reasons you’re not meeting your freelance income goals The hard work of writing How to avoid [...]
Reminder: #wclw chat today @ 10 am PT – collect overdue freelance fees
Join my monthly writer chat at 10 am PT/1 pm ET today to hear strategies for collecting overdue freelance writing fees. Use #wclw to participate.
5 reasons you’re not meeting your freelance income goals
You log 40+ hours a week, so why aren’t you making more money? Journalist and writing coach Jodi Helmer explains what you’re doing wrong, and how to fix it.
Next #wclw chat Feb. 27 – How to collect overdue freelance fees
In the monthly #wclw writer chat Wednesday, Feb. 27, we’ll share collections horror stories and strategies writers can use to get clients to pay.
Good reads: Google to ding guest posts, Patch.com, sponsored content and more
Google is getting ready to ding websites that run spammy guest posts, according to a Problogger post that tops my picks for good reads for writers from this week.
Writing basics: how to write a lead
The lead is one of the main building blocks of writing. Here are 7 types of leads, all of which will leave readers wanting more.
Good reads: Feral freelancer, writer’s rituals, taking time off and more
An ex-freelancer finds you can go back to a staff job again, plus the importance of habits and taking time off, and other good reads from this week.
How to write a guest post for WordCount
Want to write for this blog? I run guest posts on freelancing and blogging tppics every Tuesday. Here’s everything you need to know.
Hug a writer – It’s National Freelance Writers Appreciation Week
Think freelancers don’t do much? Think again. The world would be different without us – here’s how different.
Good reads: Lynda Barry on writing, plus verifying sources, writing explainers and more
Best reads from this week include a profile of cartoonist turned creativity guru Lynda Barry, a webinar on verifying sources, and more.
