It seems like Twitter is really becoming a huge networking tool. Posting lists of “favorite Twitter resources” seems to be a growing trend as well. Just thi s morning I saw a post by Sharon at Get Paid to Write Online outlining “39 Writers You Should Follow on Twitter.” …Continue Reading Freelance Writers on Twitter
When I first started reading and subscribing to blogs I thought that subscribing via email was a great idea. That was until I had 50+ extra emails in my inbox, which became unbearable. I eventually found a feed reader, properly subscribed, and weeded the emails out of my inbox.
One blog that I didn’t unscribe from, however, was Freelance Switch. Not sure if it was a mistake or not (they are on my RSS feed) but I’m sort of glad I didn’t. I feel like I would really miss out on some great posts if I waited to check my feed reader before seeing these entries.
I have a secret.
Are you ready?
The art of writing the “Thank You Note” is dead.
It probably died not long after the art of the RSVP, but I digress. In business, even as a freelance writer, it’s important to show your appreciation for the things you receive or the interactions you have with people. While the thank you note you write for something related to business will be different than the one you’d write after receiving a birthday present, it will still (most definitely) make you stand out from the crowd.