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Recommended reading for writers for Aug. 19
To do great writing, read great writing. Here’s the great writing I’ve been reading this week: It’s been five days since I got back from vacation and between blogging here and at SecondAct, and doing umpteen loads of laundry (read this post if you want to know why), I’ve been catching up on what’s happening […]
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?
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.
Freelance writing is no job for wimps
Self-employed writers need tenacity and a thick skin. If you can ask anyone anything and not stop until you get an answer, welcome to the club.
News flash: editors don’t have all the answers
Writers, when you run into trouble on an assignment, don’t panic, think like an editor.