Dear WordCount is a weekly advice column answering your questions about writing, blogging and running a freelance business. Got a question? Ask me at wordcountfreelance@gmail.com. Dear WordCount: A publicist wants to know who else I’m interviewing for a business trend piece, saying, “I’m sure Joe Smith will want to know.” I’m tempted to tell her that I’m […]
Reading list for July 13: great examples of 1st person writing, and more
Writing in the 1st person is hard, but good writers make it look easy. Here are 3 examples I found this week, plus other good reads for writers.
5 quick tips writers can use to avoid procrastinating
In this sponsored post, business writer Jodi Torpey describes five painless ways freelancers can keep the words flowing.
June 29 reading list: Warren Buffett loves newspapers, and more
In this week’s recommended reading for writers: why Warren Buffett is my hero, Nora Ephron’s obit, inside the mind of a freelancer, and more.
What successful writers do before breakfast
A Pulitzer prize winner, nationally syndicated columnist, cookbook author, famous parenting blogger and other writers share their morning routines.
June 15 reading list: Neil Gaiman, Chris Brogan and more
Great reads from the past week: a famous author on freelancing, a social media maven on email marketing strategies, a data map of reporter pay, and more.