8 tips to get the most out of attending a writers conference
It’s writers conference season. If you’re signed up for one, here’s how to make the most of it.
5 strategies for reviving your freelance marketing plan
Frustrated with what you’re trying to drum up new business? Guest blogger Lori Widmer share tips for getting more from your promotional efforts.
What’s in your freelance writing travel bag?
This week, I’m hitting the road not once but twice for a work or work/pleasure trip. That’s twice more than usual for me. Last year, I made business trips to Orlando, New York, Los Angeles and Chicago. And the year before that I traveled about the same amount. In my 20s while I was still [...]
Reminder: #wclw chat today on breaking into new markets
Meet up at 10 a.m. Pacific to discuss how freelance writers can LOI, pitch and network their way into new markets for their work. #wclw on Twitter.
11/30 #wclw chat: how freelancers can break into new markets
Want to start freelancing, or get into higher profile publications? Join the chat and find out how. Wednesday, Nov. 30, at 10 a.m. Pacific on Twitter.
10 phrases freelancers hate to hear
This post was inspired by David Hochman, a Los Angeles freelance writer and the leader of UPOD, a Yahoo group for writers. In this post on his blog today, Hochman writes about the three words never to say to a writer: “How’s it coming?” As someone who’s worked as an editor and writer, I’ve probably said [...]
It’s not enough to be good – you have to show up
In football, acting, running a restaurant or writing – you may be a star, but if you don’t perform when it counts, none of it matters.
Back to school means back to work
With Labor Day behind us and kids in class, it’s time to refocus on work. Here are 12 things writers can do to be recharged and ready for the rest of the year.




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The best of WordCount September 2011 posts
By Michelle V. Rafter on October 3, 2011 | Leave a response
Popular posts of the past month: how to get more comments, a freelance assignment workflow guide, writing part-time and the 411 on social media press rooms.
Posted in Freelancing | Tagged 9/11, Best of WordCount, Freelance writing tips, how to get blog comments, organizing your freelance business, using Outlook Calendar | Leave a response