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October 10, 2011 By Michelle V. Rafter

Wordstock 2011: the latest from Portland’s literary scene

Catching up on writing spaces, classes, websites and other Portland literary developments, from the city’s annual book festival.

Filed Under: Books Tagged With: Authors, Books, Oregon Writers Colony, Portland book festival, Reading Local, Willamette Writers, Wordstock 2011, Writer's Dojo

October 7, 2011 By Michelle V. Rafter

Steve Jobs and re-imagining obituaries

Steve Jobs’ death highlighted a key but often-bungled journalism standard, the obituary. This week’s recommended reading looks at both the traditional and new.

Filed Under: Writing Tagged With: how to write an obituary, recommended reading for writers, Steve Jobs obituaries, writing basics

October 6, 2011 By Michelle V. Rafter

RIP Steve Jobs: Here’s to the crazy ones

Cartoonist Hugh McLeod turns the text from one of Apple’s most famous TV commercials into a fitting tribute for its founder and ex-CEO, who died Oct. 5 at 56.

Filed Under: Technology Tagged With: Apple Computer, digital trendsetters, Gaping Void, Steve Jobs tribute

October 4, 2011 By Michelle V. Rafter

Getting sources to talk: secrets from an ex-FBI profiler

In this guest post, writer and author Alisa Bowman shares tips that freelancers can use improve their interviewing skills.

Filed Under: Writing Tagged With: Alisa Bowman, Dangerous Instincts, how to conduct interviews, interview tips, Mary Ellen O'Toole

October 3, 2011 By Michelle V. Rafter

The best of WordCount September 2011 posts

Popular posts of the past month: how to get more comments, a freelance assignment workflow guide, writing part-time and the 411 on social media press rooms.

Filed Under: Freelancing Tagged With: 9/11, Best of WordCount, Freelance writing tips, how to get blog comments, organizing your freelance business, using Outlook Calendar

September 29, 2011 By Michelle V. Rafter

Blog comment tutorial: attract the good, deal with the bad

Yes, you can attract more comments on your blog, and keep them civil. Read on for all the advice shared by bloggers during last week’s #wclw chat.

Filed Under: Blogs Tagged With: Akismet, blog comments, DISQUS, how to get more blog comments

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