In an especially dreary week of newspaper layoffs, buyouts and bemoaning, the Word Count blog serves up a timely and very interesting Q&A with Michelle Nicolosi, “One Writer’s Journey From Print to Online News.”
Michelle, formerly a reporter at the Orange County Register, is an assistant managing editor at the Seattle P.I. She runs the paper’s web operation and offers practical advice for writers looking to sharpen their new media skills and find work in a tough market. Michelle also shares a handy tip sheet.



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