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Archives for August 2012

August 15, 2012 By Michelle V. Rafter

List of 25+ top journalism & freelance writing conferences for 2012-13

More than 2 dozen national and regional conferences for journalists, fiction writers and freelancers. Email me to add your favorite to the list.

Filed Under: Writing Tagged With: 2012-13 writer's conferences, how to be a better writer, training for writers, writing conferences, writing workshops

August 14, 2012 By Michelle V. Rafter

ASU’s Reynolds Center building database of business news sources

The business journalism education program is starting by creating a pool of expert sources on banking, real estate and the economy. And you can help.

Filed Under: Writing Tagged With: Business news, Cale Ottens, finding sources, Freelance writing tips, how to find business sources, Reynolds Center for Business Journalism

August 13, 2012 By Michelle V. Rafter

How I did it: A coupon-clipping SAHM shares her e-book publishing story

In this guest post, blogger Kate Megill explains how she took the budgeting tips she learned feeding a family of 10 on a one income to publish her first e-book.

Filed Under: Books Tagged With: Cut It Out!, e-books, guest post, how to publish an e-book, Kate Megill

August 9, 2012 By Michelle V. Rafter

Dear WordCount: Should I control what gets posted on a group blog?

This installment of the Dear WordCount weekly advice column tackles how to handle a group blog, including what to do when everybody wants in on the action.

Filed Under: Blogs Tagged With: blogging advice, Dear WordCount, group blogs, managing a blog, managing a group blog, social media manager

August 7, 2012 By Michelle V. Rafter

Using whiteboards to stay organized: low tech, high satisfaction

In this guest blog post, freelancer Philippa Willitts explains how to use these write on, wash off, boards to plan yourwork and stay organized.

Filed Under: Freelancing Tagged With: Freelance writing tips, guest post, organization tools, Philippa Willitts, productivity for freelancers, whiteboards

August 6, 2012 By Michelle V. Rafter

6 ways to find paid blogging gigs

Paid blogging gigs for freelance writers are out there. Here’s where to find them or create your own opportunities.

Filed Under: Blogs Tagged With: getting paid to blog, paid blogging gigs for writers

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