With Labor Day behind us and kids back in class, it’s time to refocus. Here are 12 things writers can do to recharge and be ready for the rest of the year.
RIP LinkedIn Answers: one less reason for writers to use LinkedIn
When LinkedIn pulls the plug on its Answers feature Jan. 31, there will be one less reason for writers to use the social network for work.
Dear WordCount: How can I do background research more efficiently?
A story is only as good as the research that goes into it. Here’s how to get better at digging up data, without adding a lot of extra time.
The top 30 must-read WordCount freelance writing posts of 2012
Best posts of the past 12 months on writing and blogging basics, running a freelance writing business, tech tools for writers and more.
Q&A with Craig Silverman, content director at news curation startup Spundge
Think of this new tool for finding sources and organizing notes “like a souped up police scanner for news and social.”
Reminder: #wclw chat today @ 10 am PT on how writers can use LinkedIn
In this month’s WordCount Last Wednesday chat, find out how to use the business network to find story ideas, sources and more.