Why fiction matters, intrigue at Wikipedia, advice for young freelancers, and more good reads from this week.
Archives for May 2013
Dear WordCount: Do I need to use Twitter to do the Blogathon?
Still gun shy of social media? Don’t be. The Blogathon is a perfect reason to get started, as I explain in this installment of my weekly advice column.
2013 Blogathon events: Theme days, chats and more
Dates for theme days, guest post exchange, haiku day and other notable events that are part of the 2013 WordCount Blogathon, which runs June 1-30.
Joan Bailey: How the Blogathon changed my writing career
A U.S. expat explains how she used the blogging challenge to learn about her new hometown, make friends around the world — and launch a writing career.
What I’m reading, Hilary Mantel, Angelina Jolie, freelance apps, and more
Searching for something good to read? I’ve got suggestions. Plus this week’s media industry news for writers.
Dear WordCount: How do I start a blog?
Taking the 30-day Blogathon challenge is a great way to start a blog. Here are some easy steps to get a blog up and running.