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May 25, 2011 By Michelle V. Rafter

12 insider interview tips from 2 accomplished writers

New York Times columnist Samuel G. Freedman and celebrity profiler Beverly Gray shared these winning interview strategies at the 2011 ASJA writer’s conference.

Filed Under: Writing Tagged With: #ASJA2011, 2011 ASJA writer's conference, Beverly Gray, how to conduct an interview, how to do a celebrity interview, interview tips, Samuel G. Freedman

May 24, 2011 By Michelle V. Rafter

My 5 favorite places to write

A few of the places I like to work are obvious, but the others, well, you’ll just have to read and find out.

Filed Under: Writing Tagged With: favorite places to write, Freelance writing tips, Jonah Lehrer, Michelle Rafter office, productivity tips for writers, The Eureka Hunt

May 23, 2011 By Michelle V. Rafter

Blogathon featured on SecondAct.com

A number of people in the 2011 blogathon are over 40 and blogging as part of a self transformation. I shared some of their stories in a post on SecondAct.com.

Filed Under: Blogs Tagged With: #blog2011, 2011 WordCount Blogathon, blogging basics for writers, Liz Sheffield, Michelle V. Rafter stories, SecondAct

May 22, 2011 By Michelle V. Rafter

Best of WordCount: famous writers on writing

Today I’m sharing lessons learned from the great authors, writers and editors I’ve written about here over time.

Filed Under: Writing Tagged With: advice from famous writers, famous writers on writing, J.K. Rowling writing style, recommended reading for writers, Stephen King

May 21, 2011 By Michelle V. Rafter

Best of the 2011 blogathon guest post exchange

On May 16, many of the 200+ bloggers taking part in #blog2011 found a partner and traded posts. This recap highlights some of the more interesting exchanges.

Filed Under: Blogs Tagged With: 2011 WordCount Blogathon, finding guest posters, guest post exchange, how to swap guest posts

May 20, 2011 By Michelle V. Rafter

Recommended reading for May 20, 2011: summer reading preview

On my summer reading list are long-form narrative non-fiction and books that I don’t have time for during the rest of the year. Here are some examples.

Filed Under: Writing Tagged With: 2011 Pulitzer Prizes, best journalism of 2010, Best of Journalism newsletter, Instapaper, recommended reading for writers, summer reading list

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