What successful writers do before breakfast
A Pulitzer prize winner, nationally syndicated columnist, cookbook author, famous parenting blogger and other writers share their morning routines.
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 [...]
10 reasons to clean out your office – now!
There are big benefits to decluttering: it can help you get organized, feel better and create space for new stuff, mentally and physically.
Guest post: How freelancers can work with corporate clients
In this guest post, freelancer Valerie Ward share some of the wisdom she’s collected from years of working with corporate clients.
Best time management tips for writers
Successful freelancers share the tips and tricks they use to manage their work time and maximize their writing income.
Feb. 23 WordCount chat – time management for writers
The next WordCount Last Wednesday chat takes place Wednesday, Feb. 23 at 10 a.m. PST. The subject: time management for writers. Join us on Twitter at #wclw.
Guest post: Update office tech to minimize clutter
In this guest post, frugal living expert Leah Ingram shares tips for updating home office equipment and clearing clutter from her new book, “Toss, Keep, Sell!”
The case of Rob Sgobbo, and why writers cheat
Village Voice freelancer Rob Sgobbo had everything going for him. So why’d he fake a source? Here’s a few reasons why some writers cheat, and why you shouldn’t.
It’s time to step away from the computer
After six weeks of daily posts, I’m taking the weekend off. Check in with WordCount next Monday for fresh news and views from the freelance writing business.
If you’re over 40, you belong on LinkedIn
If you’ve sworn off online communities like Facebook because all people do there is goof off, join LinkedIn, the site that puts the work in social network.
