The Renegade Writer

4 Blog Posts That Kick Butt

I read a lot of writer blogs, and every so often I like to share my top finds with my readers. So here goes!

1. Kelly James Enger posts The State of Full-Time Freelancers’ Income on the Dollars & Deadlines blog. The good news: 7% of freelancers make six figures.

2. My buddy and Freelance Writers Blast …

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Jul 21, 2011 Advice, Blogging

Why Most Blogging Advice Is BS

Since I blog, I read a lot of blogs about…well, blogging. And coming at it from a magazine writer and journalist perspective, I can see that much of the advice offered is BS. Blogging “experts” are spewing pronouncements, but (1) they don’t understand that different tactics work for different bloggers, and (2) most of them …

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Jun 9, 2011 Advice, Blogging, Rants

You Ask, I Answer: What Should I Blog About?

I answer your burning freelancing questions on the blog. If you have a question, e-mail it to me at lindaformichelli@gmail.com. Have a lot of questions? Consider signing up for a phone mentoring session.

Stacy asks: What should I blog about? I’ve thought about having a blog about my freelance journey, but I’m afraid it may …

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Mar 7, 2011 Advice, Blogging, Marketing, You Ask, We Answer

5 Great Blog Posts for Writers

I recently added some great writer blogs to my reader and have selected five posts I think will resonate most with Renegade readers. Enjoy!

• In 2006, I posted How to Write Faster: 7 Tips, which is one of my more popular posts, search-engine-wise. For even more advice on cutting down your writing time, I recommend …

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Dec 2, 2010 Advice, Blogging, Motivation, Writing

You Ask, I Answer: Does a Blog Post Count as a Previously Published Piece?

I answer freelancers’ burning questions on the blog. Got a question? Send it to lindaformichelli@gmail.com. Got a lot of questions? Consider signing up for a phone mentoring session.

Kim asks: If I wrote a blog post about a subject that I later edited (months or maybe even years later) and submitted to a magazine and the …

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Oct 21, 2010 Blogging, Editors, Ideas, Observations, Writing, You Ask, We Answer

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