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July 13, 2011 By Michelle V. Rafter

Should writers use Google+?

Some initial impressions of how the new Google social network works, and how writers could use it.

Filed Under: Technology Tagged With: Google, Google+ for writers, Social Networks, tech tools for writers, why writers should use social networks

July 12, 2011 By Michelle V. Rafter

5 simple math skills every writer should know

Yes, even freelancers need to know the difference between the median and the mean. Freelance writer and former math teacher Laura Laing explains that and more.

Filed Under: Writing Tagged With: Laura Laing, Math for Grownups, math for writers, what writers should know about math

July 8, 2011 By Michelle V. Rafter

Recommended reading for writers for July 8

The News of the World closes, Google+ debuts, NY Times rolls out LongReads and more must-reads for writers for the week ending July 8, 2011.

Filed Under: Media Business Tagged With: ebook tips, Google, long-form journalism, LongReads, media industry news, News of the World to shut down, recommended reading for writers

July 7, 2011 By Michelle V. Rafter

Dear WordCount: What’s the secret to freelance success?

This installment of the weekly writing advice column answers the question: what’s your secret to freelance success?

Filed Under: Freelancing Tagged With: Freelance writing tips, Freelancedom, how to be a successful freelancer, Stephanie Auteri, Word Nerd News

July 6, 2011 By Michelle V. Rafter

10 reasons summer and freelancing are a great combo

The stretch from June through August is my favorite time of year to run a home-based business. Here’s why.

Filed Under: Freelancing Tagged With: freelancing and vacations, productivity, the business of freelancing, why freelancers need to take vacations

July 5, 2011 By Michelle V. Rafter

4 steps to creating an online writing group

Seattle freelance writer Liz Sheffield outlines what it takes to set up a virtual writers’ circle.

Filed Under: Writing Tagged With: how to set up a writers' group, online writers' groups, tips for being a better writers, writers groups

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