Recommended reading for writers from this week — David Remnick on writing profiles, famous writers who got started as freelancers, and more.
Archives for 2012
Dear WordCount: Should I tell a source who else I’m interviewing?
Dear WordCount is a weekly advice column answering your questions about writing, blogging and running a freelance business. Got a question? Ask me at wordcountfreelance@gmail.com. Dear WordCount: A publicist wants to know who else I’m interviewing for a business trend piece, saying, “I’m sure Joe Smith will want to know.” I’m tempted to tell her that I’m […]
July 25 #wclw chat transcript – Freelancers and side jobs
The complete transcript of today’s WordCount Last Wednesday writer chat, on how freelancers take side jobs to earn extra income or pursue a passion.
Reminder: #wclw chat today @ 10 am PT on freelancing & side jobs
Join us today for the monthly #wclw writer chat. We’ll talk about how freelancers make extra money with side jobs. Tune in on Twitter @ 10 am PDT. Use #wclw.
As a writer, are you a fast-food chain or a four-star bistro?
Writing is like the food business, there’s the high end, fast food and everything in between. The trick is figuring out your business model and sticking to it.
July 25 #wclw chat: How freelancers make $$$ with side jobs
In this monthly’s #wclw writer chat, we’ll talk about how freelancers can support themselves with work that’s separate from their writing. 7/25 @ 10 am PDT.