Top WordCount freelance writing posts of 2011
This blog’s best offerings of the year, on writing, running a freelance business, working with editors and more.
Best WordCount posts in November 2011
In case you missed them the first time, here are posts that attracted the most attention this month.
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.
Recommended reading for writers for Oct. 14
The pros and cons of working for yourself, a prize-winning journalism collaboration in Iraq, Roger Ebert’s memoir and more must-reads from the past week.
Dear WordCount: What should freelancers wear to work?
The latest installment of the Dear WordCount advice column looks at what’s best, dressing to impress or blending in with interview subjects.
Tips for running a successful freelance business
Should you specialize? How do you get organized? How do you edit stories? Find answers to the basics of running a freelance business from the recent #wclw chat.
2010 freelance writing year in review: How was it for you?
Self-employed writers weigh in on the highs and lows of 2010, what they learned, tech tools they discovered and goals they’ve set for their business in 2010.
When everything on your plate is a priority
As the economy picks up and we writers get more offers of assignments, nobody has the heart to say no to work. So how do you decide what to do first?
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