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Top tax tips for freelancers

By Michelle V. Rafter on November 2, 2011 | 4 Responses

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Some freelancers keep expense receipts in a shoe box to deliver to their accountant before April 15. Others snap pictures of receipts with a smartphone to file into an electronic expense reimbursement app. Whichever camp you’re in, there’s no getting around taxes. Freelancers especially need to track income, expenses and deductions because ain’t nobody else [...]

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Reminder: #wclw chat @ 10 am PT on taxes for freelancers

By Michelle V. Rafter on October 26, 2011 | Leave a response

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Attorney, columnist and former IRS special agent Julian Block answers your tax questions.

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Posted in Freelancing | Tagged #wclw, Julian Block, tax tips, taxes for freelancers, Twitter chats for writers, WordCount Last Wednesday | Leave a response

October 26 #wclw chat: tax help for freelancers

October 26 #wclw chat: tax help for freelancers

By Michelle V. Rafter on October 24, 2011 | Leave a response

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Tax expert and former IRS special agent Julian Bond shares tips for freelancers in the next #wclw chat for writers, Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 10 am PST. Be there.

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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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July 27 #wclw chat: building your freelance business

By Michelle V. Rafter on July 25, 2011 | Leave a response

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The next WordCount writers’ chat takes place 7/27 at 10 a.m. PDT, where we’ll discuss the basics of running a freelance writing business. Bring your questions!

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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

Reminder: #wclw writers’ chat on WordPress today @ 10 am PT

By Michelle V. Rafter on June 29, 2011 | Leave a response

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Please join us today at 10 am Pacific time for the #wclw chat for writers and bloggers, when website designer Ron Doyle will discuss all things WordPress.

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June 29 #wclw chat: Your WordPress questions answered

June 29 #wclw chat: Your WordPress questions answered

By Michelle V. Rafter on June 27, 2011 | Leave a response

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WordPress expert Ron Doyle is my guest on the next WordCount chat for writers & bloggers, June 29, at 10 a.m. Pacific time. Use #wclw to join the conversation.

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Ask your blogging questions @ today’s #blog2011 chat 10 am PT

By Michelle V. Rafter on April 27, 2011 | Leave a response

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Join the 60-minute chat to discuss blogging basics, writing posts, software add-ons and everything you want to know about the 2011 WordCount Blogathon.

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Join the blogathon chat, Wednesday, April 27

By Michelle V. Rafter on April 26, 2011 | Leave a response

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Will I really be able to post every day in May? What will I write about? How can I get more comments on what I write? How can I find a partner for a guest post exchange? What’s the best way to use Twitter to promote my blog? The 2011 WordCount Blogathon doesn’t start until [...]

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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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