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October 26 #wclw chat: tax help for freelancers

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

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.

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

Reminder: #wclw chat today – How to get more blog comments

By Michelle V. Rafter on September 28, 2011 | Leave a response

Tune in today at 10 a.m. Pacific time for the latest edition of the WordCount Last Wednesday chat for writers, bloggers & other freelancers.

Posted in Blogs | Tagged #wclw, blog comments, how to get more blog comments, WordCount Last Wednesday | Leave a response

Reminder: #wclw chat on working through disasters today @ 10 am PT

By Michelle V. Rafter on August 31, 2011 | 3 Responses

Join us today at 10 a.m. PT for the monthly #wclw chat for writers, where we’ll discuss how to prep for and live through natural & man-made disasters.

Posted in Freelancing | Tagged #wclw, backing up data, disaster preparedness, freelance productivity, how freelancers can prepare for disaster, Hurricane Irene, WordCount Last Wednesday | 3 Responses

Aug. 31 #wclw chat: Hurricane Irene & prepping for disaster

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

The Aug. 31 #wclw Twitter chat for writers will feature stories of how freelancers weathered Hurricane Irene, and how to prep for natural & man-made disasters.

Posted in Freelancing | Tagged #wclw, backing up data, disaster preparedness, freelance productivity, how freelancers can prepare for disaster, Hurricane Irene, WordCount Last Wednesday | Leave a response

WordCount Redux: The secret to freelance work/life balance

By Michelle V. Rafter on August 11, 2011 | Leave a response

While I’m out this week, enjoy this WordCount post that didn’t get the love it deserved the first go around. The subject: not letting work overtake your life.

Posted in Freelancing | Tagged #wclw, freelance productivity, freelance work/life balance, how to be a successful freelancer, WordCount Last Wednesday, writers' coach Marla Beck | Leave a response

July 27 #wclw chat: building your freelance business

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

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!

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

Working with WordPress: themes, hosts, plugins & more

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

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

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

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.

Posted in Technology | Tagged #wclw, Ron Doyle, Twitter chats for writers, WordPress apps, WordPress blogs | Leave a response

June 29 #wclw chat: Your WordPress questions answered

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

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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The secret to freelance work/life balance isn’t so secret

By Michelle V. Rafter on March 31, 2011 | 4 Responses

The secret to achieving work/life balance as a freelance writer isn’t that secret. It takes equal amounts of planning, goal setting, self discipline, self confidence and your own personal “cheer team.” That’s the advice that life coach Marla Beck shared during the yesterday’s WordCount Last Wednesday live chat. Beck specializes in working with writers, and [...]

Posted in Careers | Tagged #wclw, freelance productivity, freelance work/life balance, Marla Beck, successful freelancer, WordCount Last Wednesday | 4 Responses