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Archives for March 2013

March 25, 2013 By Michelle V. Rafter

6 simple steps to starting a blog

Blogging isn’t dead. In fact, it’s still a great way for writers to showcase their interests, skills and work. Here’s how to get started.

Filed Under: Blogs Tagged With: blogging basics, how to start a blog, how to use Blogger, steps to start a blog, WordPress editorial calendar

March 22, 2013 By Michelle V. Rafter

Good reads: Quitting the newsrooms, following your instincts, and more

Writers talk about alternatives to newsroom careers, going with your gut as a reporter, male v. female bylines in literary magazines, and more good reads.

Filed Under: Writing Tagged With: branded content, byline gender bias, good reads for writers, how to write obituaries, quitting the newsroom, Taylor Award for Fairness

March 20, 2013 By Michelle V. Rafter

Transcript: March 20 #wclw chat on tax tips for freelancers

A complete transcript of the March 20 #wclw writer chat on tax tips for freelancers. Check it out for lots of great advice, resources, and links.

Filed Under: Freelancing

March 20, 2013 By Michelle V. Rafter

Reminder: #wclw chat today on tax tips for freelancers

Join us for the monthly writer chat today at 10 am Pacific/1 pm Eastern. We’ll share questions and advice to get ready for the April 15 filing deadline.

Filed Under: Freelancing Tagged With: #wclw, 2012 income taxes, tax tips for freelancers, Twitter chats for writers, WordCount Last Wednesday

March 19, 2013 By Michelle V. Rafter

Use ‘Inbox Zero’ method to clear out email, be more productive

Overflowing inbox got you down? Rightsize it and get organized in the process using the Inbox Zero method. Luke Clem explains.

Filed Under: Technology Tagged With: dealing with email, email, how freelancers can be more productive, how to use Inbox Zero, Luke Clum, productivity, zero inbox

March 18, 2013 By Michelle V. Rafter

March 20 #wclw writer chat: Tax tips for freelancers

Join me for this month’s Twitter chat, where we’ll share tips to help get ready for the April 15 deadline to file 2102 federal and state income taxes.

Filed Under: Freelancing Tagged With: #wclw, 1099 tips for writers, 2012 income taxes, tax tips for freelancers, Twitter chats for writers, WordCount Last Wednesday

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