My Monthly Top Five Sites And Services For Freelance Writers And Bloggers

J. Chad Barnett, Contributing Writer

I believe in helping fellow writers out as much as I can. So when I come across helpful sites I keep track of them. I'm going to start posting a monthly list to spread the word about these services.

Here is this month's top five.

1. The ultimate goal of everyone is to have your own business someday. There are a lot of steps involved in order to accomplish this. This site simplifies the process a little by providing services that help manage time, do research, analysis, and expand your business.
2. Another great site for Professional organizing, business coaching, training seminars, and more. Take away some of the stress and things will flow better. This site helps with that.
3. This is a great site dealing with social marketing, media strategy, etc. Some very valuable information and links here. Get some help with web page design too.
4. If you are an entrepreneur, this is an awesome site. The articles alone will help you with marketing strategies, business development, and much more. A very good site for the entrepreneur in us all.
5. I confess, I love gadgets for my browser and so forth. I'm constantly looking for new ones. If you're like me, then this is the site for you. Loaded with all sorts of useful (and playful) gadgets to make life easier and more interesting.

Well that's all for this month. If you want to be considered for a future post, leave a comment or contact me via e-mail, and I will get back to you. Until then, write on!

"I love being a writer, what I can't stand is the paperwork."--Peter de Vries

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Is there one thing that makes a sports blog great? Is there something that makes you say "Wow" when you read a sports blog for the first time?

Is it the content? Or, the videos? Or, the images? All three? Something else?

Here's your chance to tell us what you think makes a great sports blog. Feel free to leave a comment, a link to your blog, or a link to another great site. Everyone is always on the lookout for that next great blog to add to their daily reading list.

I look forward to seeing your comments!

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