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Archives for 2010

November 23, 2010 By Michelle V. Rafter

WordCount rerun: Harry Potter and J.K. Rowling’s writing style

In honor of the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1, I’m re-running a popular WordCount post on J.K. Rowling’s writing style.

Filed Under: Books Tagged With: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, how to write like J.K. Rowling, J.K. Rowling writing style

November 22, 2010 By Michelle V. Rafter

WordCount Last Wednesday Nov. 24: SEO for writers

If you’re a writer with questions about SEO, join us for the next WordCount Last Wednesday chat this Wednesday, Nov. 24 at 8:30 a.m. Pacific time. Hashtag #wclw

Filed Under: Blogs Tagged With: how writers can use SEO, Jason Lancaster, SEO for writers, Spork Marketing

November 15, 2010 By Michelle V. Rafter

When it comes to writing, economize

Like cash-strapped families cut back during the recession, writers should economize when it comes to the words they use. Here’s 10 tips for doing just that.

Filed Under: Writing Tagged With: how to be a better writer, succinct writing style, writing basics, writing short

November 12, 2010 By Michelle V. Rafter

Recommended reading for writers for Nov. 12, 2010

The great unwashed, hackathons, getting organized and other good reads for writers for the week of Nov. 12, 2010.

Filed Under: Writing Tagged With: Digital News Journalist, hackathons, organization tips for writers, recommended reading for writers, the great unwashed

November 8, 2010 By Michelle V. Rafter

The “C” word

In today’s media business, the “c” word is “collaboration.”

Filed Under: Media Business Tagged With: Fits Starts and Matters of the Heart, how to collaborate on stories, journalistic collaboration, Online News Association, Portland media business, Poynter Institute

November 5, 2010 By Michelle V. Rafter

Recommended reading for writers for Nov. 5, 2010

The Cooks Source roasting, a writer tries out Demand Media, ONA10 highlights and other recommended reading for writers for Nov. 5, 2010.

Filed Under: Writing Tagged With: #ONA10, Cooks Source, Demand Media, make money blogging, Nora Ephron, recommended reading for writers

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