Good reads for Jan. 25: Crossword puzzles, insurance, brand journalism, and more
Analyzing the “crosswordiest” words in NY Times crossword puzzles, finding insurance, embracing sponsored content, and other good reads from the past week.
25 practical, productive things freelancers can do when everyone else is on vacation
Use other people’s time off to get a jump on your own business. Here’s how.
Poll: What would make 2012 Blogathon even more fantastic?
Take this poll to help me decide what new features to add to my annual 31-day blogging challenge, which starts on May 1.
What’s in your freelance writing travel bag?
This week, I’m hitting the road not once but twice for a work or work/pleasure trip. That’s twice more than usual for me. Last year, I made business trips to Orlando, New York, Los Angeles and Chicago. And the year before that I traveled about the same amount. In my 20s while I was still [...]
Reminder: #wclw chat on freelance income today @ 10 am PT
Join us on today at 10 am PT/1 pm ET to learn how to make more money from your freelance writing. Bring your questions and use #wclw to participate.
5 secrets of successful interviewers, or how to get sources to tell you anything
Great stories are built on great interviews. Here are some strategies I’ve used over the years to get interview subjects to open up about anything.








