From The Urban Muse
August 8, 2011 at 8:55 am
If all goes according to plan, I will be relaxing at my uncle's cabin in Maine when you read this post. Since I'm hoping the trip will help me unplug and return home refreshed, ... (
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From The Urban Muse
August 5, 2011 at 10:42 am
By Drew TewksburySo it happened. You have finally landed an interview with one of your favorite musicians/actors/directors/athletes and it’s the night before you go to meet them. ... (
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From The Urban Muse
August 3, 2011 at 7:12 am
Recently, I had a discussion with another writer over email about what to put on a business card. As freelancers, we have the luxury of choosing whatever title we want: journalist, ... (
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From The Urban Muse
August 1, 2011 at 8:43 am
Pinar asks: How we can find out if a website is a paying market when they have posted writer's guidelines and/or an email address for story submissions but haven't revealed whether ... (
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From The Urban Muse
July 29, 2011 at 8:04 am
By Renee BradfordUnless you offer updated news on a nuclear catastrophe or play videos of kittens being cute, readers will decide in about nine seconds if your website warrants ... (
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From The Urban Muse
July 27, 2011 at 11:41 am
Earlier this week, I shared how I use online bookmarking to organize my writing clips. Getting (and staying) organized is often among a freelancer's biggest challenges, so for ... (
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From The Urban Muse
July 25, 2011 at 8:07 am
Awhile back, I blogged about using social bookmarking tools to boost your productivity. I've since switched from Delicious.com to Google Bookmarks, and I created the short video ... (
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From The Urban Muse
July 22, 2011 at 8:27 am
Editor's Note: When Dan sent this idea, I had reservations. Call me old school, but I think self-editing is an important skill for writers to cultivate. Still, I use technology ... (
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From The Urban Muse
July 20, 2011 at 8:41 am
We're a few weeks past the half way point of 2011, so now's a good time to check in and see how your business is doing. Are you faring better or worse than last year? Have you ... (
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From The Urban Muse
July 18, 2011 at 4:44 pm
Vblogging is considered the new hotness for social media, because videos give people another way to consume content and search engines love them. I’m experimenting with vlogging, ... (
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From The Urban Muse
July 15, 2011 at 8:56 am
By Nikki MarlarAlthough there are egotistical blog owners who view themselves as pictures of perfection, real writers are always looking for ways to improve their art. Doing so ... (
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From The Urban Muse
July 13, 2011 at 8:18 am
Last year, I posted an open thread about finishing a piece of writing. Usually I don't have a problem knowing when to say when, because my assignments are short and clearly defined, ... (
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From The Urban Muse
July 11, 2011 at 10:22 am
A conversation with several other writers sparked an interesting question: "if you write an essay about committing illegal acts, could you face criminal charges?" I'm no lawyer, ... (
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From The Urban Muse
July 8, 2011 at 8:50 am
By Joni B. ColeWhen I was a teenager, I obsessed about my looks to the point where my mother’s refrain became, “Oh for God’s sake, get away from that mirror. No one’s going ... (
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From The Urban Muse
July 6, 2011 at 9:04 am
As many of you know, I'm working on a mini book about LinkedIn for Rockable Press. Unlike my ebook, this project involves interviewing others so I can compile case studies. I'm ... (
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From The Urban Muse
July 1, 2011 at 7:45 am
By Oliver ArchibaldEver since the invention of the printing press, books have been the main way people learn and spread information. But now that e-books are on the rise and tablet ... (
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From The Urban Muse
June 29, 2011 at 9:51 am
My freelance pal Steph Auteri wrote a great tell-it-like-it-is post a few weeks back about five common freelance writer pitfalls, among them query fear, inability to negotiate, ... (
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From The Urban Muse
June 27, 2011 at 10:29 am
Have a question about freelance writing? I'll be answering questions as a guest on Carol Tice's The Freelance Writer's Free-for-All this Wednesday at noon PST/3pm EST. The live ... (
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From The Urban Muse
June 24, 2011 at 8:36 am
By Sandra AistarsEveryday, we encounter the work of professional writers. Whether in articles in the newspaper, a book we are reading for pleasure, a blog about our favorite hobby ... (
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From The Urban Muse
June 22, 2011 at 9:44 am
Every so often, a writer or other freelancer tells me how much they hate networking, how it just doesn't pay off for them, and how they'd much rather be at home watching episodes ... (
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From The Urban Muse
June 20, 2011 at 7:58 am
As I mentioned last week, The Help is one of those rare books you want to savor but also can't put down. Author Kathryn Stockett is a masterful storyteller, weaving together three ... (
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From The Urban Muse
June 17, 2011 at 7:39 am
By Michael DolenFreelance writing is something I have done since my late teen years. I’ve dabbled in everything from reality TV to healthcare copywriting, but at the end of the ... (
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From The Urban Muse
June 15, 2011 at 9:09 am
Read any good books lately? Do tell! Although my assignments have been keeping my busy, I have found a little time to squeeze in some reading, mostly thanks to the ebook apps on ... (
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From The Urban Muse
June 13, 2011 at 8:34 am
It's been unusually quiet here at The Urban Muse, and a lot of that has to do with the insane number of deadlines I've had lately. Yes, it's a high-class problem to have, so I ... (
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From The Urban Muse
June 10, 2011 at 9:24 am
By Mariana AshleyWriting a blog is a very difficult task. All too often, people enter the blogosphere thinking that they can simply use the space as a personal journal and readers ... (
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