Part 1 of a 2-part series on running a more profitable freelance business spells out how to increase your writing income.
Recommended reading for Jan. 13, 2012
To do great writing, read great writing. Here’s the great writing I’ve been reading this week: It’s been a while since I’ve typed that. The holidays, kids home from college, catching up on work, yadda yadda. That’s all behind me, and I’ve actually had a chance to do some extracurricular reading. Here’s the best stuff […]
Yes, there will be a 2012 WordCount Blogathon
The annual month-long community blogging challenge returns in May. Not sure what it entails? Get all the details here. Registration opens in March.
Out with the old, and in with the new (computer)
If all goes well, this will be the last blog post I write – on my current office computer. I’ve used this eMachines PC for more years than I care to remember; it’s been at least five, maybe closer to six. A new hard drive and a few other essential upgrades have kept her alive […]
Reminder: Almost New Year’s Eve Party #wclw writer chat
Writers, join us a 10 a.m. PST to talk about what you accomplished in 2011 and your goals for 2012. On Twitter, use hashtag #wclw to follow the conversation.
Don’t be that freelancer: The letter of introduction as ego trip
Use a letter of introduction to subtly entice an editor to work with you or buy your story, not bang them over the head with how great you are.