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March 23, 2012 By Michelle V. Rafter

Recommended reading for March 23: Gawker experiments, MacArthur rants

The online gossip mag plays with traffic grabbing stories, Harper’s publisher goes after “content wants to be free” and more media news highlights of the week.

Filed Under: Freelancing Tagged With: Gawker page view duty, Harper's, John MacArthur, Nieman Journalism Lab, recommended reading for writers, Yahoo Style Guide

March 21, 2012 By Michelle V. Rafter

The #wclw writer chat is taking a spring break

Due to schedule conflicts, there will be no March #wclw writer chat. Tune in again 4/25. Meanwhile, here are recaps of the most popular WordCount chats ever.

Filed Under: Writing Tagged With: #wclw, spring break, Twitter chats for writers, WordCount Last Wednesday

March 19, 2012 By Michelle V. Rafter

Lies, lies, lies, yeah, they’re gonna get you

Mike Daisey, Jon Flatland and an Oregonian breaking news editor made headlines lately by being less than forthright. Why do writers lie?

Filed Under: Media Business Tagged With: David Sedaris, Jon Flatland, Malcolm Gladwell, Mike Daisey, Oregonian, plagiarism, reporters who lie, The Agony and Ecstasy of Steve Jobs, This American Life

March 16, 2012 By Michelle V. Rafter

Recommended reading for March 16, 2012: Pinterest, Patch and Kindle Singles

The week’s best for writers – getting to know Pinterest, an insider’s take on Patch, and earning big bucks selling Kindle Singles.

Filed Under: Writing Tagged With: content aggregators, content curation, Kindle Singles, Patch.com, Pinterest, recommended reading for writers

March 13, 2012 By Michelle V. Rafter

Hot stuff: how freelancers can break into romance writing

The acquisitions editor for Adams Media’s new romance imprint explains how freelancers can break into this spicy staple. First and foremost – do your homework!

Filed Under: Freelancing Tagged With: Crimson Romance, freelance writing advice, how to write romance, how to write romance characters, how to write romance novels, Jennifer Lawler, romance fiction

March 8, 2012 By Michelle V. Rafter

5 strategies for reviving your freelance marketing plan

Frustrated with what you’re trying to drum up new business? Guest blogger Lori Widmer share tips for getting more from your promotional efforts.

Filed Under: Freelancing Tagged With: Freelance writing tips, Lori Widmer, marketing your freelance business, running a freelance writing business

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