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June 28, 2012 By Michelle V. Rafter

Dear WordCount: Is it OK to conduct interviews via email?

This installment of the weekly writing advice column looks at the pros and cons of doing interviews by email instead of in person or by phone. Which do you use?

Filed Under: Freelancing Tagged With: email interviews, Freelance writing tips, how do do interviews, interviewing tips, working with editors

June 27, 2012 By Michelle V. Rafter

June 27 #wclw chat transcript – How writers are using Pinterest

Here’s the transcript from the June 27 WordCount Last Wednesday chat on how writers are using Pinterest. Thanks to Hashtracking.com for the transcript.

Filed Under: Technology Tagged With: #wclw, how writers can use Pinterest, Pinterest, tech tools for writers, Twitter chats for writers

June 27, 2012 By Michelle V. Rafter

Reminder: #wclw writer chat on Pinterest today @ 10 am PDT

Tune in today at 10 am Pacific time to hear how writers, bloggers and other freelancers are using the popular image sharing service. Follow the #wclw hashtag.

Filed Under: Technology Tagged With: #wclw, how writers can use Pinterest, Pinterest, tech tools for writers, Twitter chats for writers

June 26, 2012 By Michelle V. Rafter

5 things I learned from my first year of freelancing

Thinking of plunging into self employment? Read Carrie Schmeck’s takeaways from her first 12 months working as a freelance copywriter.

Filed Under: Freelancing Tagged With: Bizziwriter Copywriting, Carrie Schmeck, freelance writing, freelancing basics

June 25, 2012 By Michelle V. Rafter

June 27 #wclw writer chat – How are writers using Pinterest?

Hear how freelancers and other writers are using the image sharing network to advance themselves and their work. Tune in June 27 @ 10 am Pacific. Use #wclw.

Filed Under: Technology Tagged With: how to use Pinterest for work, how writers use Pinterest, Pinterest, tech tools for writers

June 22, 2012 By Michelle V. Rafter

June 22 reading list: Jonah Lehrer and bad writer behavior

Jonah Lehrer’s self-borrowing is a cautionary tale for freelancers and a good example of how not to work a beat, or a blog.

Filed Under: Freelancing Tagged With: freelance contracts, how to cover a beat, Jonah Lehrer, mistakes writers make, plagiarism, recommended reading for writers

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