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Comment on What’s in your freelance writing travel bag? by Michelle V. Rafter

Michelle V. Rafter — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:52:20 +0000

Thanks, can’t wait to start reading.

Michelle

Comment on What’s in your freelance writing travel bag? by Carrie Schmeck

Carrie Schmeck — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:40:14 +0000

You are going to love the book!!!

Comment on Should you put ads on your blog? by BlokesBlog

BlokesBlog — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:05:49 +0000

Loved this article. keep em coming

Comment on Dear WordCount: What should I charge for copywriting work? by Jen McGahan

Jen McGahan — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:25:29 +0000

Thanks for these tips, Michelle. I’m also in the process of creating better standards for my bids. It’s difficult in the beginning before getting a handle on the scope of a new project, so these considerations (esp. turnaround time and WHO edits) are valuable.

Another issue I’ve found with certain clients: frequent phone calls can tear up your bottom line if the client enjoys excessively discussing the projects. I wish there were a way to predict that variable. Any suggestions?

Comment on Top 50 content marketers – and why freelancers should care by Kathryn Hawkins

Kathryn Hawkins — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:33:55 +0000

Great find, Michelle – I’ve worked for a couple of companies on that list too. The majority of my work these days is in custom publishing: many brands these days are interested in providing genuine value in their content, so it’s an interesting space to work in, with less hustling involved than traditional media.

Comment on Top 50 content marketers – and why freelancers should care by Elizabeth Cottrell

Elizabeth Cottrell — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:23:39 +0000

Thanks for sharing this, Michelle. I have been contemplating a foray into corporate writing, and I greatly appreciate this resource.

Comment on Top 50 content marketers – and why freelancers should care by Jean Gogolin

Jean Gogolin — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:50:06 +0000

Ah, the homonym strikes again, and this one MS Spellcheck would never catch. Pretty sure that would be “reigning,” not “reining.”

Comment on The ins and outs of working as a content strategist by Top 50 content marketers - and why freelancers should care | WordCount

Top 50 content marketers - and why freelancers should care | WordCount — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:08:40 +0000

[...] I’ve worked for two of the companies on Content Marketeer’s list: Federated Media, which started out as a blog advertising network and has since launched a custom publishing arm creating microsites for clients such as Intel and American Express, and Studio One, a web syndication service that produces content across a range of subjects. [...]

Comment on Guest post: 5 steps to freelance awesomeness by Steph Auteri

Steph Auteri — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:09:26 +0000

Thanks Krysha! And don’t worry about the pet convos. (Their tiny faces are just so expressive!) You should only worry if you start talking to yourself while out in public. Oh wait…

Comment on Why writers should blog: it’s not personal, it’s business by Zainab Ahmad

Zainab Ahmad — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:05:39 +0000

Hello, Michelle! A blogathon is a great idea… I’d love to be part of the next one.. sounds like an ideal way to exercise my writing muscle.

Blogging is a wonderful way to communicate.. I stalk a lot of blogs! Commenting so far, and will be getting up to speed with my own blogs soon.

Do add me to your blogathon or tweetathon list!