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Back to basics: the nut graph 16 Aug 2013 | 12:00 am
This post is part of an occasional series that examines various nuts and bolts of writing. Since it initally appeared here in 2010, it’s become one of the most widely read posts I’ve ever done. * * *...
Blog Stories: Two more 1,000-post bloggers tell all 13 Aug 2013 | 07:00 pm
For the past few weeks, I’ve been sharing success stories of long-time bloggers in a series called Blog Stories. You can read other installments here, here and here. Here are the stories of two more ...
How do I save stories from a website that’s shutting down? 8 Aug 2013 | 08:30 pm
Dear WordCount answers your questions about writing, blogging or working as a freelancer. Got a question? Send it to me at wordcountfreelance@gmail.com. * * * Dear WordCount: I maintain a clips ...
Thinking of joining BlogHer ad network? Here’s what to know 7 Aug 2013 | 10:00 pm
Because I’ve been on the BlogHer ad network for awhile, I’m frequently asked about it by bloggers thinking about ways to make money from their efforts. BlogHer isn’t the only blog ad network out ther...
Blog Stories: Another 1,000-post blogger shares her success 6 Aug 2013 | 07:00 pm
If you blog and have reached 1,000 posts, you’ve hit a milestone. A thousand posts says you’ve figured out how to make it a satisfying endeavor for yourself, keep readers entertained, and maybe even m...
WordCount Q&A: How freelancers can use Ebyline to find work 5 Aug 2013 | 10:00 pm
News organizations and content marketing agencies are using more contract writers, and looking for a better way to find, assign stories to and pay freelancers. One way they’re doing that is using web-...
George Saunders on kindness, Obama on freelancers, BuzzFeed silliness, and more 2 Aug 2013 | 10:00 pm
George Saunders To do good writing, read good writing. Here’s the good writing I’ve been reading this week: George Saunders’ advice to graduates (New York Times) – Above all, be kind, writer George ...
Best WordCount blog posts of July 2013 1 Aug 2013 | 08:00 pm
In case you missed them the first time, here are the blog posts that generated the most buzz during the past month: The ultimate guide to blogging challenges - Everything you need to know about parti...
Transcript of July 31 #wclw chat: books that inspire 31 Jul 2013 | 11:15 pm
Here’s the complete transcript of today’s #wclw chat on books that inspire. To read it, go to the bottom & work your way back up to the top. — Michelle MichelleRafter @MichelleRafter Find more on wri...
Reminder: #wclw writer chat today @ 10 am PT/1 pm ET 31 Jul 2013 | 06:15 pm
Join us for today’s WordCount writer chat where we’ll be discussing books that inspire us — books on writing, and book that motivate us to be better writers. The chat starts at 10 a.m. Pacific time/1...
