Sources lie, as two recent incidents point out. Here are 5 steps writers can take to make sure the person they’re talking to is who they say they are.
Archives for October 2012
How one author wrote a book in 7 months without skipping other freelance work
In this guest post, freelancer and author Erin Flynn Jay shares secrets she used to write her book, Mastering the Mommy Track, without sacrificing other work.
Everything you need to know about word counts (but were too afraid to ask your editor)
This tutorial covers how to calculate an article’s length, what’s considered too long or short, the best way to make trims, and what to do when you come up short.
Good reads for Oct. 5: OC Register’s Night Stalker update, freelance income survey, bogus interview rules, and more
Worth checking out this week: rethinking anniversary stories, freelance & staff income surveys, and what to do when a source limits what questions you can ask.
Dear WordCount: How can I be more consistent about adding posts to my blog?
Dear WordCount: I have a blog but find it hard to post on a regular basis. How can I come up with enough material to be consistent? Can I borrow material from other blogs? Do you have other suggestions? — J. Dear J: I hear you about wanting an easy way to add new material to […]
Promote your writing business through your email signature
If you’re not adding a signature to end of your emails, you’re missing out on a great opportunity to promote yourself. Here are 5 examples, from basic to wow!