WordCount readers have spoken.
At last count, close to 65 of you chimed in on a poll I put up earlier this week asking what you’d like to read more of on WordCount: Freelancing in the Digital Age.
Close to a third (28 percent) said you’re most interested in seeing stories about running a freelance business.
An equal number – 17 percent each – said they wanted more articles about how to use Twitter and other tech apps, and Q&As with successful writers. And 16 percent said they want more links to other blogs and articles about freelancing.
Here are the complete results:
What subjects do you want to read about on WordCount?:
- Tips for running a freelance business – 28 percent
- How writers can use Twitter and other tech tools – 17 percent
- Q&A with successful freelancers – 17 percent
- Links to writing blogs & articles – 16 percent
- Other – 14 percent
- Writing basics – 9 percent
It’s interesting to note that a number of you marked “Other” and left comments asking for more, well, comments. That is, commentary on issues of the day that affect freelance writers, such as whether to write for content aggregators. Paul Berinstein, proprietress of The Writing Show podcast, says: “I’d like to see you continue to cover issues rather than offer advice. I also think we’ve seen way too many articles about how to use Twitter and other tech apps. Although you cover those topics beautifully, you’re way too good to waste your time on something so banal.”
Jesaka Long, a freelancer who runs the blog a.k.a. Writer, wants more posts on subjects like writing for content sites, and the great freelance rate debate. About a recent post on the latter, Long says: “You presented a variety of opinions and gave readers an opportunity to form their own, educated opinions. It was so refreshing to see multiple sides of an argument presented in a more objective way that forced readers to think for themselves!”
Thanks again to everyone who participated. If you didn’t vote, the poll’s still open. (That’s the great thing about the Internet – the poll’s are always open.)
And stay tuned in here for more practical advice on the business side of the writing business, how-to tips, writer interviews – and, yes, plenty more comments.