Michelle V. Rafter
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.
Jan Udlock: Getting over the Blogathon daily blogging fear factor
The prospect of writing every day for a month can be scary – but it doesn’t have to be, as one Blogathon veteran explains.
Too many deadlines? Here’s how to avoid panic mode
Make a list, set a timer, turn off distractions, work more hours — and other tips for gettting work done when you’re under the gun.
How I did it: Paul Vachon on writing a book of historic photographs
Compiling a book largely comprised of photos takes careful planning and budgeting, and concise writing, as freelancer and author Paul Vachon explains.
Registration is open for the 2013 WordCount Blogathon
Sign up today for this free community blogging challenge to post every day in June. Read this to find out more.
Van Waffle: The WordCount Blogathon helped launch my freelance career
A Canadian writer explains how the event jump started his freelance career in this first in a weekly series of Blogathon success stories.
8 ways to take the pain out of writing slideshows
Turns out slideshows are tougher to tackle than you’d think. But there are simple ways to lessen the sting.
Finding freelance work, Natl Magazine Awards, apps for writers, and more
The most grueling assignment aren’t as bad if you’re working with the right people, plus other good reads from this week.
A nonfiction author explains how to revise a book – twice
Freelancer and author Mark Pendergrast explains his approach to revising his book, For God, Country & Coca-Cola, for the second time.
