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July 23, 2012 By Michelle V. Rafter

July 25 #wclw chat: How freelancers make $$$ with side jobs

In this monthly’s #wclw writer chat, we’ll talk about how freelancers can support themselves with work that’s separate from their writing. 7/25 @ 10 am PDT.

Filed Under: Freelancing Tagged With: career reinvention, freelance writing, how freelancers make money, side jobs, slasher careers

July 18, 2012 By Michelle V. Rafter

10 ways to find new freelance clients

When the editors or outlets you’ve been writing for go away, here are helpful tips for finding new ones.

Filed Under: Freelancing Tagged With: opportunities for freelancers, where to find freelance markets, where to find freelance writing work

July 17, 2012 By Michelle V. Rafter

10 businesses freelance writers can start today

Thinking of starting a writing-related business? Here are 10 that freelancers could start today, each with examples of writers who’ve taken the plunge.

Filed Under: Freelancing Tagged With: businesses for freelance writers, entrepreneurial journalists, freelance careers, freelance writer, tech tools for writers

July 16, 2012 By Michelle V. Rafter

Top 10 qualities of a good editor

Some editors are a joy to work with – here’s why.

Filed Under: Editors Tagged With: Editors, freelance writing, Freelance writing tips, qualities of a great editor, working with editors

July 13, 2012 By Michelle V. Rafter

Reading list for July 13: great examples of 1st person writing, and more

Writing in the 1st person is hard, but good writers make it look easy. Here are 3 examples I found this week, plus other good reads for writers.

Filed Under: Writing Tagged With: Heidi Swift, Martin Bayne, recommended reading for writers, Reve Tour, Wes Moore, writing in 1st person

July 12, 2012 By Michelle V. Rafter

Dear WordCount: A source doesn’t like my story, what should I do?

This installment of the weekly freelance writing advice column deals with disgruntled sources: is it better to tell your editor, or handle it yourself?

Filed Under: Freelancing Tagged With: fact checking, freelance writing, letters to the editor, story sources, working with editors

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