Men With Pens

FEBRUARY 17, 2013

Many writers make the answer to this question the entire focus of their website. Post by Jesse Lancos Jesse Lanclos is a freelance copywriter and business content writer. He provides weekly inspiration and ideas that help business owners sell more, earn more, and do more in less time at the Cajun Copy Blog. Who Are You?

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Men With Pens

NOVEMBER 29, 2009

Putting confidence into your copy almost to the point of arrogance is pretty powerful stuff, and it works out great for a lot of people. We’ve had some pretty great clients, and they were amazing, wonderful, inspiring people – but their copy gave their target market the impression that they were… well, kind of a dick. Then come back.”

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Neil Patel

OCTOBER 30, 2020

In the not so distant past, I embarked on a journey to grow NeilPatel.com to 100,000 blog readers. That storytelling strategy went on to help my blog reach over 100,000 views a month — in only about eight months. David Siteman Garland, founder of The Rise To The Top , uses this strategy to write his copy.

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Men With Pens

MARCH 21, 2010

There’s a lot more to writing web copy than that – and you’ll learn it from cars. And that’s what your web copy needs to do for your client. Don’t neglect the basics of what goes under the hood of your web copy, of course. You’ll find those articles right here on Men with Pens, actually. It’s good advice.

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The Creative Penn

DECEMBER 10, 2023

2) Readers will be able to discover cross-genre and niche books more easily In 2006, Chris Anderson published The Long Tail: Why the Future of Business is Selling Less of More. More authors make more money overall, but those at the top who make the most money sell fewer copies, even if they still take most of the sales.

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ProBlogger

MARCH 20, 2017

How to Apply for a Blogging Job. In today’s lesson, I want to talk about finding a job as a blogger – particularly how to apply for a blogging job. I started the ProBlogger job board where those looking to hire bloggers could advertise their blogging job opportunities and bloggers could apply for the jobs. Facebook Group.

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Men With Pens

MARCH 30, 2010

And the next time you have sales copy to write for a client where the standards – money and success – really do apply, ask yourself why customers want them for and for what purpose. Not a writer? Get us to write your sales copy. Joshua Black The Underdog Millionaire Joshua Black | The Underdog Millionaire´s last blog.

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Men With Pens

DECEMBER 6, 2011

Thompson was the creator of Gonzo Journalism – or as he called himself, “the doctor of journalism” – and the writer of the infamous books Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas , Hell’s Angels: A Strange and Terrible Saga , and The Rum Diary. Verbs are the most important words writers will ever use.

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Men With Pens

JUNE 6, 2010

I wrote web copy and ebooks and taglines and fiction and all kinds of writerly stuff. Not blog posts, though. I had great ideas for posts , I’d sit down with full intentions of banging out the best blog post ever, get through a title and maybe a paragraph or two, and then… That was it. Those blog posts came hard.

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Men With Pens

JUNE 6, 2012

So what’s the writer who has a message to share with the world to do? Not because I wanted to be a business writer, but because I wanted to be heard. In a world where there are too many messages, too many writers, too many people demanding our time, we have all learned to filter out what’s non-essential.

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ProBlogger

JULY 23, 2019

The post 279: How Jeff Goins Evolved His Blogging Into a Million Dollar Business appeared first on ProBlogger. How Blogging Led to a Million Dollar Business for Jeff Goins. Jeff Goins shares how his blogging business has evolved over the years. Blog 2: Jeff moved to Nashville and trained missionaries to blog for a nonprofit.

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Men With Pens

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

One of the most daunting tasks facing writers is the task of finishing the rough draft. For many writers, the rough draft is the hardest part because they don’t know how to shut off the critical part of their brain and just finish it. We are our own worst critics. Instead, they nitpick. They rewrite the intro a hundred times.

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Men With Pens

MARCH 13, 2012

Writer’s block. Destroy them, and you’ve freed yourself from the psychological traps of writer’s block forever. How do you cure writer’s block? The minds of writers are rife with fear. Writers suffer mountains of self-doubt and cripple themselves with a lack of writing confidence.

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Men With Pens

APRIL 22, 2012

…they could finally start that online business, because they’d have the skills to write their web copy and blog for business. Here’s what you need to do: Write a blog post about why writing is important to you and your business. Why becoming a better writer could literally change your life.

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ProBlogger

MARCH 20, 2017

How to Apply for a Blogging Job. In today’s lesson, I want to talk about finding a job as a blogger – particularly how to apply for a blogging job. I started the ProBlogger job board where those looking to hire bloggers could advertise their blogging job opportunities and bloggers could apply for the jobs. Facebook Group.

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Men With Pens

APRIL 25, 2012

You can’t really go anywhere online without hearing about Chris Guillebeau or his ultra-famous blog, the Art of Non-Conformity. And what’s with his eclectic blog that breaks all the “stick to your niche” rules? How to continually feed your blog, even when you don’t feel like it. Chris writes – a lot.

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Men With Pens

AUGUST 14, 2011

You should blog. You should improve your web copy. How to create compelling web copy. These weren’t writers setting up shop to be hired. It showed in their web copy, because it didn’t bring in sales. It showed in their web copy, because it didn’t bring in sales. They tell you to produce lots of it.

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Men With Pens

AUGUST 5, 2012

The guy couldn’t even type—but he could produce a “gush” of copy.). True confession now: On my first draft, I don’t even try to be a good writer. So if you’re an AW (amateur writer, i.e., you don’t write for a living), you should be encouraged, because you can take the pressure off yourself when you sit down to write.

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Men With Pens

OCTOBER 28, 2012

Tons of professional writers offer consultations (in person, online, or by phone), e-courses, lectures, tutoring, coaching, conference presentations, and workshops in places as diverse as their own living rooms and large auditoriums. Set up a table or booth to autograph and sell copies. Increase Publicity. Final Thoughts.

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Men With Pens

AUGUST 20, 2011

Web copy, blog post, ebook chapter… You’ll feel like you’ve discovered a hidden secret. Most writers don’t even know about this technique. But I do – and if you add this writing technique to your day, you’ll be churning out all the copy and content you need. Easy breezy. Don’t Write At All. Which you will be, of course!

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 3, 2012

Write compelling website copy to land clients and sales. Write engaging blog posts that compel comments. How to create compelling web copy. These weren’t writers setting up shop, by the way. It showed in their web copy, because it didn’t bring in sales. It showed in their blog posts that didn’t get comments.

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Men With Pens

MAY 12, 2011

I recently read a 520-page publication from the editors of Writer’s Digest titled Writer’s Digest University: Everything You Need to Write and Sell Your Work. It has a lot of good info on writing and publishing for both beginning and experienced writers. What should I do?&#. Don’t Die at Deadline.

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Men With Pens

APRIL 29, 2012

If you have a blog, email list, Twitter account or Facebook page, you’ve already got at least a few readers or potential customers. In return, you’ll give them a copy of the finished ebook in due course.). 4 Simple Ways to Create a Well-Written Ebook first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2011, All Rights Reserved.

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Men With Pens

FEBRUARY 18, 2010

One was a conversation with James, who commented on one of my blogs that many copywriters aren’t good with numbers. Another discussion was with an associate who said he saw freelance projects on Elance with bids of $50 for sales letters and $5 for blog posts. Call writers you know. Working for $5? Ask around.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 9, 2013

You see, many people tell me they wish they could register for Damn Fine Words, because they know that if they could just get in the course… …they could set their business firmly on the path of success, because they’d finally have the skills to write engaging website copy that pulls in much-needed clients.

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Men With Pens

JUNE 17, 2012

I left my business open to vulnerabilities and lost the ability to capitalize on the copy on my own website. The advantage of the internet is that it makes it very easy to determine who’s reputable and who’s screwed over their previous writers. Always be aware of who you’re dealing with. Another rockin' post from Men with Pens!

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Men With Pens

MARCH 18, 2012

There comes a point in every freelance writer’s career where he simply can’t take it any more. Here’s a quick lists of a library’s virtues for a writer. Maybe if you write him some marketing copy, he’ll let you use a vacant room from time to time. Libraries also make wonderful work environments.

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Men With Pens

MARCH 25, 2010

I’m happier when he attaches a guest post – he’s a great writer full of good stuff to share. Ignorant of the purpose of your copy. In other words, even beautifully-crafted copy can go bad when you pay too much attention to how you say something and ignore the meaning of what you’re saying. We all make them.

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Men With Pens

SEPTEMBER 2, 2012

You know this, because all the pros tell you to write compelling website copy to increase your client base and sales. They tell you to write engaging blog posts that generate comments and build credibility. You’ll learn: How to generate blog posts that get results faster and easier than before.

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Men With Pens

AUGUST 4, 2010

And many freelance writers want to know how they can get their work right in the spotlight. You don’t need a magic wand to have your articles and blog posts published by top media outlets. I knew Forbes accepted blog posts from freelance writers, so I figured my odds were good. I know that feeling personally.

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ProBlogger

JUNE 30, 2012

It’s the sixth and final post in our series on Blog Business Models. I also happen to run a six-figure blog and business called The Middle Finger Project. And if no one cares about you, you don’t have a blog— or a business. In 2006 I opened my first copywriting business, sans blog. And honestly?

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Men With Pens

AUGUST 20, 2012

You see, many people tell me they wish they could register for Damn Fine Words, and that if they could just get in… …they could finally start that online business, because they’d have the skills to write website copy that pulls in clients. Why becoming a better writer could literally change your life.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 5, 2012

We tend to get caught up trying to get things perfect … but this results in copy that’s either bland or trying too hard. If you’re a freelance writer, you might not have total control over what you write about – but you can choose to specialise in something that’s important to you. Don’t get hung up on how to express yourself.

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Men With Pens

AUGUST 18, 2011

You know that writers need to read to improve their writing skills. But reading doesn’t just mean curling up with a great book or surfing your favourite blogs on your coffee breaks. It means finding out exactly what other writers do. So let me show you how to be a better writer, starting with structure. And they’re right.

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ProBlogger

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Whether you’re looking to become a full-time blogger, want to supplement your blogging income, or simply want to make a bit of money to support your own blog as it grows, finding a paid blogging job can help you go further, faster. Back in 2006 I started the ProBlogger job board. I even use the job board myself.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 1, 2013

Blog posts, newsletters, website copy, emails… you have to write a lot to achieve your business goals. You know how to write a blog post – but you don’t have the first clue about how to write a compelling blog post (and in less than a painful 5 hours). And a New Style of Blogging! In Other News… a New Look!

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Men With Pens

MARCH 11, 2010

We’ve all heard the hype that every business must have a blog. And many online copywriters are thrilled to land a new blogging gig – so thrilled they rarely pause to wonder if writing for their client’s blog is really the best investment of that person’s marketing budget. Blogs build brand and trust.

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