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September 13, 2012 By Michelle V. Rafter

Dear WordCount: How does Zinsser’s ‘On Writing Well’ apply to science writers?

When it comes to covering science and technology, the well-known writing coach says to use plain language, proceed in logical order, and above all, be yourself.

Filed Under: Writing Tagged With: Dear WordCount, how to be a better writer, On Writing Well, William Zinsser, writing tips, Zinsser on writing

September 12, 2012 By Michelle V. Rafter

ProBlogger’s Darren Rowse shares his formula for growing blog readers and traffic

The Aussie resident was one of the first to hit the blogging big time. In a recent webinar, he shared some common sense advice for gaining readers and traffic.

Filed Under: Blogs Tagged With: blogging tips, Darren Rowse, Digital Photo School, how to get more blog traffic, how to promote your blog, ProBlogger

September 11, 2012 By Michelle V. Rafter

4 simple steps writers can take to become better proofreaders

In this guest post, literary translator Lise Capitan offers easy ways to proof your writing before sending it off to an editor or client.

Filed Under: Writing Tagged With: how to be a better proofreader, proofreading, spell-checkers, writing tips

September 10, 2012 By Michelle V. Rafter

Modern signs an editor likes you [Discussion]

Freelancing’s changed and so has how editors show their appreciation for good work. Weigh in on the new ways an editor told you “Great job!” in this open thread.

Filed Under: Freelancing Tagged With: Freelance Success, freelance writing, Freelance writing tips, working with editors

September 7, 2012 By Michelle V. Rafter

Good reads for Sept. 7: CJR weighs in on writing for free, and more

Should freelancers write for exposure? More on that and other recommended reading for writers from the past week.

Filed Under: Freelancing Tagged With: Ann Friedman, Columbia Journalism Review, freelance writing, freelance writing success, making money freelancing, writing for free

September 6, 2012 By Michelle V. Rafter

Dear WordCount: What’s the best way to cover a speech?

This installment of the weekly Dear WordCount writing advice column shares 8 simple do’s and don’ts for covering a speech or talk.

Filed Under: Writing Tagged With: covering public figures, Freelance writing tips, quoting someone making a speech, speeches, writing tips

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