(Updated @ 7 a.m. with additional details throughout) When I first heard about PitchforPR, I was confused. The one week-old online middleman that looks to connect companies seeking publicity for products or services with reporters and bloggers looking for story sources sounded a lot like HARO, Peter Shankman’s well-known matchmaking tool. A lot of things […]
WordCount Repeats: 12 ways writers can ace a VIP interview
While I’m away from my keyboard this week, I’m re-running a few posts that didn’t get the attention – or web traffic – they deserved the first time around. I’ll return with fresh insights on the business of writing next week. – Michelle Rafter I recently interviewed a management guru who’s a rock star in […]
WordCount Repeats: 7 steps to cutting a story that's too long
While I’m away from my keyboard this week, I’m re-running a few posts that didn’t get the attention – or web traffic – they deserved the first time around. I’ll return with fresh insights on the business of writing next week. – Michelle Rafter Some stories take on a life of their own and before […]
WordCount Repeats: Handle rewrites without wanting to kill yourself or your editor
While I’m away from my keyboard this week, I’m re-running a few posts that didn’t get the attention – or web traffic – they deserved the first time around. I’ll return with fresh insights on the business of writing next week. – Michelle Rafter Rewrites aren’t one of my list of favorite work-related activities. In […]
WordCount Repeats: It pays to fight for looser exclusivity clauses in freelance contracts
While I’m away from my keyboard this week, I’m re-running a few posts that didn’t get the attention – or web traffic – they deserved the first time around. I’ll return with fresh insights on the business of writing next week. – Michelle Rafter Given what’s happening in the media business, freelancers can’t afford to […]
WordCount Repeats: 5 reasons freelancers need vacations
While I’m away from the keyboard this week, I’m re-running a handful of posts that didn’t get the attention – or web traffic – they deserved the first time around. I’ll return with fresh insights on the business of writing next week. – Michelle Rafter Don’t underestimate the power of a good vacation. I just […]