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Out with the old, and in with the new (computer)

Out with the old, and in with the new (computer)

By Michelle V. Rafter on January 3, 2012 | 2 Responses

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If all goes well, this will be the last blog post I write – on my current office computer. I’ve used this eMachines PC for more years than I care to remember; it’s been at least five, maybe closer to six. A new hard drive and a few other essential upgrades have kept her alive [...]

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Posted in Technology | Tagged Computers, computers for writers, New Year's resolutions for writers, tech tools for writers | 2 Responses

Get paid to tweet

Get paid to tweet

By Michelle V. Rafter on November 3, 2011 | 1 Response

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Read a snippet from a Q&A freelance writer April Choi did with me for Ebyline about getting paid to tweet, then follow the link to the original post.

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Posted in Freelancing, Technology | Tagged April Choi and Ebyline, how to live tweet, how writers can use Twitter, tech tools for writers | 1 Response

Poll: What web apps do you use for your freelance business?

By Michelle V. Rafter on October 17, 2011 | Leave a response

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Take this short poll to help me decide what to include in a panel discussion on web apps for writers at the ASJA 2012 conference next April in New York.

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Posted in Technology | Tagged apps for writers, ASJA 2012, polls, tech tools for writers, writing apps | Leave a response

Recommended reading for Sept. 23: mislabeled freelancers

By Michelle V. Rafter on September 23, 2011 | Leave a response

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To do good writing, read good writing. Here’s the good writing I’ve been reading this week: Feds, states will work together to halt wage violations (Minneapolis Star Tribune and The Associated Press) - Nine states and the Internal Revenue Service are teaming up with the U.S. Labor Department to target employers who mislabel workers as independent contractors [...]

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Posted in Writing | Tagged Muuter, news apps, Pinterest, recommended reading for writers, tech tools for writers, Yuuze | Leave a response

Big 3 social networks create press rooms for journalists

Big 3 social networks create press rooms for journalists

By Michelle V. Rafter on September 14, 2011 | Leave a response

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Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn now have help pages for journalists. Here’s the scoop on what’s available.

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Posted in Technology | Tagged Facebook for Journalists, how freelancers can use social networks, LinkedIn for Journalists, tech tools for writers, Twitter for Newsrooms | Leave a response

Recommended reading for Sept. 9: startups, self doubt and more

By Michelle V. Rafter on September 9, 2011 | 1 Response

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Highlights from the week’s best reads for writers: what startup founders look like; struggling with self doubt; bloggers’ revenge, PR ethics and more.

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Posted in Writing | Tagged ethics, productivity, recommended reading for writers, startups on LinkedIn, tech tools for writers | 1 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

Tips for running a successful freelance business

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

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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.

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Posted in Freelancing | Tagged freelance basics, running a freelance business, tech tools for writers, Twitter chats for writers, WordCount Last Wednesday | Leave a response

Should writers use Google+?

Should writers use Google+?

By Michelle V. Rafter on July 13, 2011 | 3 Responses

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Some initial impressions of how the new Google social network works, and how writers could use it.

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Posted in Technology | Tagged Google, Google+ for writers, Social Networks, tech tools for writers, why writers should use social networks | 3 Responses

Working with WordPress: themes, hosts, plugins & more

By Michelle V. Rafter on July 4, 2011 | 1 Response

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Hints, links and other resources shared by WordPress expert Ron Doyle & bloggers who tuned into the June 29 #wclw chat for writers.

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Posted in Blogs | Tagged #wclw, @rondoylewrites, tech tools for writers, Twitter chats for writers, WordCount Last Wednesday, WordPress apps, WordPress blog tips, WordPress blog tips for writers | 1 Response

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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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