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.
Recommended reading for writers for Aug. 19
To do great writing, read great writing. Here’s the great writing I’ve been reading this week: It’s been five days since I got back from vacation and between blogging here and at SecondAct, and doing umpteen loads of laundry (read this post if you want to know why), I’ve been catching up on what’s happening [...]
Dear WordCount: What’s the secret to freelance success?
This installment of the weekly writing advice column answers the question: what’s your secret to freelance success?
My 5 favorite places to write
A few of the places I like to work are obvious, but the others, well, you’ll just have to read and find out.




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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