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Recommended reading for April 8: Don’t act like an old fart

Recommended reading for April 8: Don’t act like an old fart

By Michelle V. Rafter on April 6, 2012 | Leave a response

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Steve Buttry tells reporters to get with the 21st century and more news and advice on writing and the writing business from the past week.

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Posted in Writing | Tagged Dear Newsroom Curmudgeon, digital media, recommended reading for writers, Seth Godin, Steve Buttry, tech tools for writers | Leave a response

Recommended reading for March 4, 2011

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Beth Howard, Facebook changes, advice from Chris Brogan and Seth Godin and more recommended reading for writers for March 4, 2011.

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Recommended reading for April 30, 2010

By Michelle V. Rafter on April 30, 2010 | 3 Responses

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In honor of the 2010 WordCount Blogathon, which starts tomorrow, this edition of my weekly roundup of good reading and writing is devoted to blogs on blogging.

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Posted in Blogs, Language, Writing | Tagged Blogging Basics 101, blogging tips, blogs about blogging, Copyblogger, Daily News Tips, Lisa Barone, ProBlogger, Seth Godin, The Urban Muse | 3 Responses

Recommended reading for Feb. 27, 2010

Recommended reading for Feb. 27, 2010

By Michelle V. Rafter on February 26, 2010 | 2 Responses

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Dave Eggers, Jonathan Weber, Seth Godin and other recommended reading for the week ending Feb. 27, 2010.

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Posted in Blogs, Language, Writing | Tagged Bay Area News Project, Dave Eggers, Gigaom, good writing, Jonathan Weber, McSweeney's, Om Malik, Panorama, recommended reading, Seth Godin | 2 Responses

From me to you: Seth Godin’s ‘What Matters Now’

From me to you: Seth Godin’s ‘What Matters Now’

By Michelle V. Rafter on December 28, 2009 | 2 Responses

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In his 82-page free e-book What Matters Now, Internet marketer Seth Godin asked 70 big thinkers for one word people should focus on in 2010. The results: inspiring.

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Posted in Books, Economy | Tagged economy in 2010, inspiration for 2010, Seth Godin, Seth Godin free e-book, What Matters Now | 2 Responses

Freelance tribes

By Michelle V. Rafter on September 4, 2009 | 3 Responses

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When I went freelance, not only did I lose my full-time paycheck, I lost my tribe. Instead of being part of a pack of 300, suddenly I was on my own – at least that’s what it felt like at the time.

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Posted in Freelancing, Social Networks, Technology, Workplace Issues, Writing | Tagged David Hockman, Digital Journalism Camp, Editorchat, Freelance Success, freelance tribes, Mediabistro.com, online groups for writers, Online News Association, Portland Beer and Blog, Seth Godin, Tribes, UPOD, writing groups | 3 Responses

Tech cliches we never want to hear or write again

By Michelle V. Rafter on August 29, 2008 | 9 Responses

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The computer industry loves jargon. Think about it. Engineers and programmers get into designing computers and writing code because they’re good at math and conceptual thinking, not necessarily with words. Consequently, stories about computer and Internet are cluttered with words and phrases nobody ever uses in real life. I’m tired of hearing them, and work [...]

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Posted in Language, Technology, Web 2.0, Writing | Tagged business cliches, business jargon, Encyclopedia of Business Cliches, Seth Godin, tech jargon, Technology, technology cliches, worst tech jargon | 9 Responses

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Welcome to WordCount, a blog about the freelance writing business. You'll see fresh material throughout the week on writing basics, blogging, tech tools for writers and more. A good place to start is my Greatest Hits page, with links to 101 of my best posts. Don't miss the Friday reading list for writers, a week's worth of writing inspiration. Tune into my #wclw Twitter chat for writers on the last Wednesday of the month at 10 a.m. Pacific time. I also host the WordCount Blogathon, a blogging challenge to post every day in May. Use this form to register for this year's event. Subscribe to WordCount on your blog reader or get it delivered via email. Send email to wordcountfreelance@gmail.com.

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