Highlights from the week’s best reads for writers: what startup founders look like; struggling with self doubt; bloggers’ revenge, PR ethics and more.
Archives for September 2011
When it comes to story ideas, trust your gut
An story idea that I almost didn’t pitch ended up a hit. Here’s how it went down – another example of why you should always trust your reporter’s instincts.
The best of WordCount August 2011 posts
Highlights from this blog during the past month: Helium Content Source, writing whitepapers, writers’ conferences and working as a content strategist.
Recommended reading for Sept. 2: The Freelance Surge
Freelancers Union founder Sara Horowitz on the rise of the indie working class, and other articles on writing and the media business from the past week.
Writing out a storm: how freelancers got thru Irene, other disasters
Writers share stories of working through Tropical Storm Irene and other natural and man-made calamities, and offer tips for how to prepare for the worst.