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It’s back! WordCount recommended reading for writers for week of Sept. 3

By Michelle V. Rafter on September 3, 2010 | Leave a response

After a summer hiatus, WordCount’s weekly recommended reading for writers is back, and better than ever. For week ended Sept. 3, 2010.

Posted in Writing | Tagged examples of good writing, recommended reading for week of Sept. 3, recommended reading for writers, what writers should read | Leave a response

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6 ways to find paid blogging gigs

By Michelle V. Rafter on September 1, 2010 | 1 Response

Paid blogging gigs for freelance writers are out there. Here’s help on where to find them, and how to create your own opportunities.

Posted in Blogs | Tagged getting paid to blog, paid blogging gigs for writers | 1 Response

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Why is ‘Mad Men’ so great? It’s the writing

Why is ‘Mad Men’ so great? It’s the writing

By Michelle V. Rafter on August 30, 2010 | 4 Responses

In honor of Mad Men’s 2010 Emmy for best drama series writing, here’s a list of the best blogs and bloggers covering AMC’s hit TV show about the 1960s.

Posted in Blogs | Tagged 2010 Emmy for writing for a drama, best Mad Men blogs, Mad Men blogs, Matthew Weiner | 4 Responses

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The freelancer’s guide to e-newsletters

By Michelle V. Rafter on August 26, 2010 | 13 Responses

Details on how writers can start an e-newsletter, based on the Aug. 25 #wclw live chat with finance writer and long-time e-newsletter publisher Susan Weiner.

Posted in Freelancing | Tagged email marketing software, how to start an e-newsletter, promoting your freelance writing business, Susan Weiner, writers with e-newsletters | 13 Responses

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Aug. 25 chat: using e-newsletters to promote your business

By Michelle V. Rafter on August 23, 2010 | Leave a response

Join the WordCount Last Wednesday chat Aug. 25 at 8:30 a.m. PDT when financial writer Susan Weiner talks about using e-newsletters to promote your business.

Posted in Freelancing | Tagged best e-newsletter format, how to start an e-newsletter, Susan Weiner, using e-newsletter to promote your business | Leave a response

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AOL’s Patch hyperlocal hiring spree – boon or bane for writers?

AOL’s Patch hyperlocal hiring spree – boon or bane for writers?

By Michelle V. Rafter on August 19, 2010 | 3 Responses

The good news is AOL is hiring 400 journalists to build out its Patch hyperlocal news network. The bad news is the hours and long and the pay is paltry.

Posted in Media Business | Tagged AOL, hyperlocal news, online jobs for journalists, Patch, Tim Armstrong | 3 Responses

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8 tips for freelancers to stay busy in the dog days of summer

By Michelle V. Rafter on August 16, 2010 | 4 Responses

It’s the dog days of summer and nobody’s around. If you’re stuck working and have a few hours or days to spare, here are some freelance projects to tackle.

Posted in Freelancing | Tagged how freelancers can be more productive, how freelancers can use extra time, productivity for freelancers | 4 Responses

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WordCount rerun: Think big

By Michelle V. Rafter on August 6, 2010 | 1 Response

If big media can beat the recession by repackaging what they do to get more customers, freelance writers can too. Here’s how to copy what the big boys are doing.

Posted in Freelancing | Tagged Freelancing, how freelancers can copy big companies, how freelancers can think big, innovation | 1 Response

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WordCount rerun: Getting started as a freelance writer

By Michelle V. Rafter on August 5, 2010 | 3 Responses

Thinking of freelancing? Here’s a list of resources from this blog, including information on writing, finding ideas, working with editors, blogging and more.

Posted in Freelancing | Tagged freelance writing, getting started as a freelance writer, how to be a freelance writer | 3 Responses

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Social media expert Carri Bugbee and Twitter for writers on July 28 WordCount live chat

By Michelle V. Rafter on July 27, 2010 | 6 Responses

Tune into WordCount Last Wednesday’s July 28 live chat to ask award-winning social media expert Carri Bugbee about using Twitter in your writing business.

Posted in Social Networks | Tagged Carri Bugbee, freelance writers on social networks, how writers can use Twitter, Twitter for writers | 6 Responses

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The 3rd annual WordCount Blogathon is in the books. More than 110 freelance writers and bloggers challenged themselves to a blogging marathon - posting every day in May. Highlights of the month included a theme day devoted to our favorite blogs, and another where everyone wrote haiku. We had a guest post exchange, and near the end, picked our favorite posts of the month. On June 1 we held a wrap party live chat on Twitter to celebrate. Follow a transcript of the event at #Blog2010. During the party, we announced winners of more than $1,200 in prizes donated by blogathon sponsors. For additional details, visit the WordCount Blogathon page. Read. Comment. Enjoy.

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