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Archives for June 2012

June 14, 2012 By Michelle V. Rafter

Dear WordCount: What should I put on an About page?

This week’s advice column explains how to create a compelling About page for a personal or business blog or website, and shares a few examples.

Filed Under: Blogs Tagged With: about pages, Brainpickings, creative about pages, Dear WordCount, freelance blogs, Make a Living Writing, The Preternatural Post, what to put on a blog

June 13, 2012 By Michelle V. Rafter

Dream bigger

Turning down a freelance opportunity isn’t easy, but sometimes it’s the right thing to do. Here are three reasons why.

Filed Under: Freelancing Tagged With: freelance careers, freelance writing, running a freelance business

June 11, 2012 By Michelle V. Rafter

Reader poll: What WordCount subject should I write an ebook about?

Take this short poll to help me decide what subject to tackle in my first effort to write a short digital book based on this blog.

Filed Under: Books Tagged With: ebook, freelance basics, how to be a better freelance writer, WordCount blog, writing basics

June 8, 2012 By Michelle V. Rafter

June 8 reading list: 3 favorite Ray Bradbury books

In honor of the death of the American science fiction writer this week, I’m sharing some of my top picks from his voluminous body of work. What’s your favorite?

Filed Under: Writing Tagged With: Dandelion Wine, Farenheit 451, Martian Chronicles, Ray Bradbury, recommended reading for writers, science fiction classics

June 7, 2012 By Michelle V. Rafter

Dear WordCount: How do I create a post-SAHM freelance resume?

This installment of the weekly advice column answers the question of what to put on your resume when you’re re-entering the freelance market after a long break.

Filed Under: Freelancing Tagged With: freelance, freelance resume, freelancing advice, how to be a freelance writer, SAHM

June 6, 2012 By Michelle V. Rafter

How to use Pinterest to find freelance work

The image-sharing social network can help contract workers find new gigs. Here’s how.

Filed Under: Freelancing Tagged With: freelance, how to find freelance work, Pinterest, social media, tech tools for writers

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