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Best WordCount posts in November 2011

By Michelle V. Rafter on December 1, 2011 | Leave a response

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In case you missed them the first time, here are posts that attracted the most attention this month.

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Reminder: #wclw chat today on breaking into new markets

By Michelle V. Rafter on November 30, 2011 | Leave a response

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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.

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Posted in Freelancing | Tagged breaking into freelancing, freelance basics, Freelance writing tips, how writers can break into new markets | Leave a response

11/30 #wclw chat: how freelancers can break into new markets

By Michelle V. Rafter on November 28, 2011 | 2 Responses

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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.

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Posted in Freelancing | Tagged breaking into freelancing, freelance basics, Freelance writing tips, how writers can break into new markets | 2 Responses

10 phrases freelancers hate to hear

By Michelle V. Rafter on November 8, 2011 | 10 Responses

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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 [...]

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Posted in Freelancing | Tagged Freelance writing tips, how freelancers can work with editors, running a freelance business | 10 Responses

It’s not enough to be good – you have to show up

By Michelle V. Rafter on October 25, 2011 | 3 Responses

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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.

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Posted in Writing | Tagged Freelance writing tips, Notre Dame football, qualities of good writers, running a freelance business | 3 Responses

The best of WordCount September 2011 posts

By Michelle V. Rafter on October 3, 2011 | Leave a response

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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.

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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

Back to school means back to work

Back to school means back to work

By Michelle V. Rafter on September 6, 2011 | 1 Response

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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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Posted in Freelancing | Tagged back to school, Freelance writing tips, running a freelance writing business, tech tools for writers, working with editors | 1 Response

Recommended reading for writers for Aug. 19

By Michelle V. Rafter on August 19, 2011 | 3 Responses

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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 [...]

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Posted in Writing | Tagged blogging burnout, Craig Silverman, Freelance writing tips, how to write faster, recommended reading for writers | 3 Responses

Dear WordCount: What’s the secret to freelance success?

Dear WordCount: What’s the secret to freelance success?

By Michelle V. Rafter on July 7, 2011 | Leave a response

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This installment of the weekly writing advice column answers the question: what’s your secret to freelance success?

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Posted in Freelancing | Tagged Freelance writing tips, Freelancedom, how to be a successful freelancer, Stephanie Auteri, Word Nerd News | Leave a response

My 5 favorite places to write

My 5 favorite places to write

By Michelle V. Rafter on May 24, 2011 | 19 Responses

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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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Posted in Writing | Tagged favorite places to write, Freelance writing tips, Jonah Lehrer, Michelle Rafter office, productivity tips for writers, The Eureka Hunt | 19 Responses

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Welcome to WordCount: Freelancing in the Digital Age. You'll see new material Monday through Friday on writing basics, blogging, freelancing, tech tools for writers andQ&As with media professionals. If you're looking for a place to start, check out the Greatest Hits page, with 101 of my most popular posts. Don't miss the weekly recommended reading for writers or my Twitter chat the last Wednesday of the month at 10 a.m. Pacific time at #wclw. I also host the annual WordCount Blogathon, a community challenge to post every day in May. Use the Subscribe button to add WordCount to your blog reader or get it delivered directly in your email inbox. Got a question? Email wordcountfreelance@gmail.com.

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