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March 2, 2012 By Michelle V. Rafter

3/02/2012 recommended reading for writers: McSweeney’s, About.com, the art of the link

To do good writing, read good writing. Here’s the good writing I’ve been reading this week: It’s been too long since I shared a Friday reading list. Blame it on an over-abundance of work, laziness or being out of town. Regardless, I’m back. And here’s my recommendations for good reads from this week: The Official […]

Filed Under: Writing Tagged With: About.com, hyperlink, McSweeney's, recommended reading for writers, tech tools for writers, Yahoo Media Networks

February 29, 2012 By Michelle V. Rafter

Leap Day Feb. 29 #wclw chat – your big fat freelance juggle

Find out how other freelancers balance work and life in today’s WordCount Last Wednesday writer chat. 10 am PST. Be there! #wclw

Filed Under: Freelancing Tagged With: #wclw, Twitter chats for writers, WordCount Last Wednesday, work/life balance

February 27, 2012 By Michelle V. Rafter

5 lessons for freelancers from the 2012 Oscars

From silent film winners to (possible) wardrobe malfunctions, what writers can learn from this year’s Academy Awards.

Filed Under: Freelancing Tagged With: 2012 Academy Awards, advice for freelance writers, Meryl Streep wins 3rd Oscar

February 23, 2012 By Michelle V. Rafter

Next #wclw chat is Feb. 29: The freelance work-life juggle

How to balance freelance writing with the rest of your life? Find out in the next WordCount Last Wednesday writer chat, Wednesday, Feb. 29, at 10 am PST. #wclw

Filed Under: Freelancing Tagged With: #wclw, Laura Vanderkam, Twitter chats for writers, WordCount Last Wednesday, work/life balance

February 20, 2012 By Michelle V. Rafter

A writer’s guide to career reinvention

Are you ready for a change? If you’ve been thinking of jumping out of your current occupation and into a new one – like freelancing – here’s a little inspiration. From December to February, I helped produce Reinvent Yourself, a series on career reinvention for BlogHer, the women’s blog network (Editor’s Note: I’m also a […]

Filed Under: Freelancing Tagged With: BlogHer, BlogHer Reinvent Yourself series, how to become a freelance writer, running a freelance writing business, switching careers

February 14, 2012 By Michelle V. Rafter

Writers have a way with words, especially on Valentine’s Day

Take a look at three very ingenious Valentine’s Day messages created by three very different word nerds. I dare you not to like them!

Filed Under: Writing Tagged With: Drake Martinet infographic marriage proposal, Valentine's Day, Valentine's for writers, writing about love

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