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December 27, 2011 By Michelle V. Rafter

Don’t be that freelancer: The letter of introduction as ego trip

Use a letter of introduction to subtly entice an editor to work with you or buy your story, not bang them over the head with how great you are.

Filed Under: Freelancing Tagged With: freelance writing advice, how to work with editors, letters of introduction, pitching editors

December 26, 2011 By Michelle V. Rafter

Dec. 28 #wclw chat: Freelancers, how was 2011 for you?

Writers, join us Wednesday at 10 a.m. Pacific time to discuss your freelancing highs and lows of 2011, and share goals for the New Year.

Filed Under: Freelancing Tagged With: #wclw, best of 2011, freelance writing, New Year's resolutions for writers, WordCount Last Wednesday, writer chat

December 22, 2011 By Michelle V. Rafter

My latest freelance gig: BlogHer’s Reinvent Yourself series

As freelance editor of this career reinvention series, I’m wrangling bloggers, editing and using social media to promote our work.

Filed Under: Freelancing, My stories Tagged With: blog networks, BlogHer, Careers, freelance editing

December 20, 2011 By Michelle V. Rafter

Top WordCount freelance writing posts of 2011

This blog’s best offerings of the year, on writing, running a freelance business, working with editors and more.

Filed Under: Freelancing Tagged With: Best of WordCount, blog for writers, freelance writing advice, running a freelance business

December 14, 2011 By Michelle V. Rafter

Join us: Dec. 19 Portland freelance writer holiday party

We may work alone, but at Christmastime we want a party just like everyone else. On Dec. 19, Portland writers are making merry at McMenamins. Be there.

Filed Under: Freelancing, Oregon Tagged With: freelancer meetups, holiday parties, Portland freelancers

December 12, 2011 By Michelle V. Rafter

The freelancer’s Christmas wish list

Dear Santa: I’ve been nice all year. I turned in work on deadline….most of the time. I tracked down headshots when requested, did re-writes without complaining and always included source lists. So, if you’re wondering what to get me, here’s what’s on this freelancer’s Christmas wish list: 1. A new computer and monitor, and the […]

Filed Under: Freelancing Tagged With: Christmas, freelance writing business, gifts for freelancers, holidays, wish list

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