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October 30, 2012 By Michelle V. Rafter

Why and how to blog a book: From aspiring to published author

This WordCount guest post from author, blogger and writing coach Nina Amir explains how she turned an idea into a blog, and a blog into an Amazon bestseller.

Filed Under: Blogs, Books Tagged With: Blogging, building an author platform, How to Blog a Book, Nina Amir, social media promotion, writing a book

October 29, 2012 By Michelle V. Rafter

Next #wclw chat on Oct. 31: For Halloween, sharing freelance horror stories

What’s the worst thing that’s happened in your writing career? Come to Oct. 31 #wclw writer chat ready to scare & be scared as we share spooky freelance tales.

Filed Under: Freelancing Tagged With: #wclw, freelance horror stories, freelance writing, Halloween, WordCount Last Wednesday

October 26, 2012 By Michelle V. Rafter

Good reads for Oct. 26: Getting too cozy with your subject

Eurogamer’s Rab Florence on the dangers of getting too close to the people you cover, and more good reads for writers from the past week.

Filed Under: Freelancing Tagged With: Eurogamer, good reads for writers, media ethics, working with sources

October 25, 2012 By Michelle V. Rafter

Dear WordCount: Can blogging help me write fiction?

Blogging can help authors find their voice, build a platform, sell books and share their wisdom. Read on to find out more.

Filed Under: Blogs, Writing Tagged With: building a platform for a book, Creative Penn, creative writing blogs, Preternatural Post, should authors blog

October 24, 2012 By Michelle V. Rafter

Writer truth #58: Deadlines and Facebook

The first in an occasional series of observations about the writing life.

Filed Under: Freelancing Tagged With: deadlines, observations about the writing life, writer truths

October 22, 2012 By Michelle V. Rafter

Dreams do come true, and one of mine did today

The story behind my first ever piece for the Wall Street Journal, which appears today, and some takeaways from the experience.

Filed Under: Freelancing Tagged With: dream markets to write for, Freelance writing tips, Wall Street Journal

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