The latest edition of WordCount’s periodic “Dear WordCount” advice column tackles the going rate for newspaper freelance work.
Guest post: Revisiting ‘A Room of One’s Own’
Through the ages, women writers have longed for space and quiet to write. But solitude isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, author Nava Atlas discovers.
2011 WordCount Blogathon – register now, event starts May 1
The 4th annual WordCount Blogathon invites writers, bloggers to post every day in May. Sign up for this free event to be eligible to win writing-related prizes.
Recommended reading for writers: April Fool’s edition
Most weeks I open this post with the following: To do great writing, read great writing. Here’s the great writing I’ve been doing this week: But today is April Fool’s. In honor of the occasion, here is some recommended reading that no doubt writers wished really did exist, presented in the style of one of […]
The secret to freelance work/life balance isn’t so secret
The secret to achieving work/life balance as a freelance writer isn’t that secret. It takes equal amounts of planning, goal setting, self discipline, self confidence and your own personal “cheer team.” That’s the advice that life coach Marla Beck shared during the yesterday’s WordCount Last Wednesday live chat. Beck specializes in working with writers, and […]
Reminder: WordCount chat March 30 with life coach Marla Beck
Join us for the #wclw chat tomorrow, March 30 at 10 am PST, to hear life coach Marla Beck discuss how writers can find success & maintain work/life balance.