The WM Freelance Writers Connection

by Linda Stephens Living in a seasonal climate, spring is recognized as the time of renewal, of life rousing from the long sleep of winter. Summer is most often characterized by activity, of travel and adventure, gathering and socialization. So why am I feeling so introverted as we approach August, the last hurrah of our [...]

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by Linda Stephens I volunteer at my local food pantry a few times a month. I appreciate the opportunity this work gives me to do simple, physical tasks that really make a difference for the organization. On Thursday, I was sorting produce donated by Door to Door Organics into serving size bags when I struck [...]

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By Angela Atkinson Welcome to the second edition of Links We Love! Since our site hit the bigtime this week and had to be moved to a new server (THANK YOU!), I’m in a marketing mood. So, here we go. In no particular order, here are ten of my favorite links for freelance writers this [...]

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by Linda Stephens You’ve worked weeks, possibly months on creating a website. Whether you hired a designer or opted for the DIY approach, a website is a lot of work and, for most, a labor of love. I’m launching a new website this week (yippee!). Here are five tips I’m using to ensure a successful [...]

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by Taqiyyah Shakirah Dawud When I joined LinkedIn five years ago, it was mostly time, experience, and plenty of mistakes that taught me to unlock its business benefits. Aiming to help businesses cut to the chase, Stephen Hart, a long-time connection of mine and owner the United Kingdom-based corporate training company Edenchanges, released a free [...]

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