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May 7, 2011 By Michelle V. Rafter

2011 Blogathon roundup: our favorite books

Earlier this week, many of the 200 bloggers participating in the 2011 WordCount Blogathon wrote about their favorite books. Here are some highlights.

Filed Under: Books Tagged With: 2011 WordCount Blogathon, favorite books for writers, favorite books of all time, top books on writing

May 6, 2011 By Michelle V. Rafter

Recommended reading for May 6, 2011: news and pictures

This week instead of recommending reading, I’m recommending photos I’ve come upon, strong images that remind us you don’t always need words to make a statement.

Filed Under: Writing Tagged With: Bill Lascher, Haley Shapley, Jon Bell, On Mount Hood, recommended reading for writers, what makes good photojournalism

May 5, 2011 By Michelle V. Rafter

Dear WordCount: Why should writers & bloggers use Twitter?

New to Twitter? Follow these tips to channel the online network’s fire hose of data into multiple streams of useful information.

Filed Under: Technology Tagged With: how bloggers can use Twitter, how to use Twitter, Twitter advice for writers, Twitter tips for beginners

May 4, 2011 By Michelle V. Rafter

My 5 favorite books on writing

When it comes to writing advice books, I stick to classics like Strunk and White, AP Stylebook, and On Writing Well. Here’s the entire list.

Filed Under: Writing Tagged With: AP Stylebook, books on writing, Elements of Style, On Writing Well, Strunk and White, William Blundell, William Zinsser

May 3, 2011 By Michelle V. Rafter

Bad beginnings: 10 newbie blogging mistakes & how to fix them

A lot can go wrong when you’re starting a blog. Here are 10 common mistakes beginning bloggers make – and how you can avoid them.

Filed Under: Blogs Tagged With: #blog2011, beginning a blog, blogging mistakes to avoid, blogging tips, how to start a blog

May 2, 2011 By Michelle V. Rafter

200+ blogs with 1 thing in common: the 2011 Blogathon

The May community blogging challenge includes approx. 195 bloggers from around the world writing about food, families, fitness, books, and a whole lot more.

Filed Under: Blogs Tagged With: #blog2011, 2011 WordCount Blogathon, blogathon blogroll, topics for blogs

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