Over at the The New York Observer, John Koblin explains in At magazines, it’s 2.0 steps forward, 1.0 step back that while the Web may be the future for magazine publishing, right now print’s winning out and Website writers – and I might add Website freelancers – are getting axed left and right.

ProBlogger guest blogger David Risley explains how he pulls in a six-figure income from blogging – good content is a start, but to be successful you have to be a great marketer too.

The Golden Pencil freelance writing blog author Jennie Cromie explains 8 ways Twitter can grow your freelance business in a guest post on TwiTips, the Twitter tips blog. Earlier this year, I swore I couldn’t fit another social network into my work day. But Jennie post convinced me to sign up. Follow me at http://twitter.com/michellerafter.

Because it’s Christmas, enjoy Bill Dyszel as he pays homage to magazines that have gone out of business in “The Morbid Major Magazine Song,” first performed at the American Society of Journalists and Authors’ recent 60th anniversary party and now a YouTube sensation – well, at least among writers.

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I’m the special guest blogger today over at The Golden Pencil, a b5 Media blog for freelance writers that’s run by host Jenny Cromie, who recently took over the gig. My Q&A covers a variety of topics, including how I got into the freelance business, how the current economy is changing the freelance landscape and what new skills freelancers need to know in the age of digital media. Check it out here.