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April 5, 2013 By Michelle V. Rafter

A Roger Ebert tribute

In memoriam: some of my favorites from and about the late movie critic and consumate newspaperman,

Filed Under: Writing Tagged With: good reads for writers, Roger Ebert tribute, Roger Ebert writing style, Rogert Ebert

April 4, 2013 By Michelle V. Rafter

Should I let a website re-run my blog posts for free?

A publisher loves your blog posts so much they’re going to re-run one on their site — but can they?

Filed Under: Blogs Tagged With: blog posts, Blogging, Creative Commons license, EFF Legal Guide for Bloggers, Electronic Frontier Foundation blogging guidelines, re-publishing blog posts

April 1, 2013 By Michelle V. Rafter

5 ways writing is like snowmobiling

I was inches away from driving over a cliff when it dawned on me that there was a lesson to be learned about writing, and life.

Filed Under: Writing Tagged With: challenges of writing, how to be a better freelance writer, snowmobiling in Montana

March 25, 2013 By Michelle V. Rafter

6 simple steps to starting a blog

Blogging isn’t dead. In fact, it’s still a great way for writers to showcase their interests, skills and work. Here’s how to get started.

Filed Under: Blogs Tagged With: blogging basics, how to start a blog, how to use Blogger, steps to start a blog, WordPress editorial calendar

March 22, 2013 By Michelle V. Rafter

Good reads: Quitting the newsrooms, following your instincts, and more

Writers talk about alternatives to newsroom careers, going with your gut as a reporter, male v. female bylines in literary magazines, and more good reads.

Filed Under: Writing Tagged With: branded content, byline gender bias, good reads for writers, how to write obituaries, quitting the newsroom, Taylor Award for Fairness

March 20, 2013 By Michelle V. Rafter

Transcript: March 20 #wclw chat on tax tips for freelancers

A complete transcript of the March 20 #wclw writer chat on tax tips for freelancers. Check it out for lots of great advice, resources, and links.

Filed Under: Freelancing

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