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  • local news

    May 24, 2012

    Why Local Stories Require Local Reporters

    by Susan Johnston

    Robert Niles of The Online Journalism Review recently blogged about the importance of using local writers to cover local news. Rather than importing journalism grads eager to work their way up to bigger markets or using telecommuting freelancers from halfway around…

  • May 18, 2012

    This Week’s Headlines: Facebook IPO, New Publisher at USA Today

    by Susan Johnston

    Today marks Facebook’s initial public offering, which is top of mind for many people around the world. But that’s not the only story on our radar this week. See below for a roundup of the media and publishing headlines that…

  • May 16, 2012

    Recap of Freelance Webinar with Michelle Goodman

    by Susan Johnston

    Yesterday Ebyline hosted an hour-long freelance webinar for new and prospective members. Director of Content Peter Beller chatted with Michelle Goodman, author of The Anti 9 to 5 Guide and My So-Called Freelance Life (for more on Michelle, check out…

  • Driven_ to help his daughter and help change the world by Jon _Driven_ Singer — Kickstarter

    May 16, 2012

    How to Crowdfund a Book on Kickstarter

    by Kelly Clay

    Kickstarter is used by a wide range of entrepreneurs looking to design, build, and sell innovative products that require upfront funding. Many of the most popular Kickstarter products to date have been technology related, such as ways to improve the…