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June 27, 2012 By Michelle V. Rafter

June 27 #wclw chat transcript – How writers are using Pinterest

Here’s the transcript from the June 27 WordCount Last Wednesday chat on how writers are using Pinterest. Thanks to Hashtracking.com for the transcript.

Filed Under: Technology Tagged With: #wclw, how writers can use Pinterest, Pinterest, tech tools for writers, Twitter chats for writers

June 27, 2012 By Michelle V. Rafter

Reminder: #wclw writer chat on Pinterest today @ 10 am PDT

Tune in today at 10 am Pacific time to hear how writers, bloggers and other freelancers are using the popular image sharing service. Follow the #wclw hashtag.

Filed Under: Technology Tagged With: #wclw, how writers can use Pinterest, Pinterest, tech tools for writers, Twitter chats for writers

June 26, 2012 By Michelle V. Rafter

5 things I learned from my first year of freelancing

Thinking of plunging into self employment? Read Carrie Schmeck’s takeaways from her first 12 months working as a freelance copywriter.

Filed Under: Freelancing Tagged With: Bizziwriter Copywriting, Carrie Schmeck, freelance writing, freelancing basics

June 25, 2012 By Michelle V. Rafter

June 27 #wclw writer chat – How are writers using Pinterest?

Hear how freelancers and other writers are using the image sharing network to advance themselves and their work. Tune in June 27 @ 10 am Pacific. Use #wclw.

Filed Under: Technology Tagged With: how to use Pinterest for work, how writers use Pinterest, Pinterest, tech tools for writers

June 22, 2012 By Michelle V. Rafter

June 22 reading list: Jonah Lehrer and bad writer behavior

Jonah Lehrer’s self-borrowing is a cautionary tale for freelancers and a good example of how not to work a beat, or a blog.

Filed Under: Freelancing Tagged With: freelance contracts, how to cover a beat, Jonah Lehrer, mistakes writers make, plagiarism, recommended reading for writers

June 21, 2012 By Michelle V. Rafter

Dear WordCount: Should I edit my blog posts?

Is it better to crank out blog posts in the white heat of inspiration, or wordsmith them a little before hitting “Publish”?

Filed Under: Blogs Tagged With: advice for bloggers, blogging basics, Dear WordCount, editing blog posts, how to write blog posts

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