Men With Pens

FEBRUARY 17, 2013

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. … Click here to read the rest of the article on Men with Pens.

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Men With Pens

MARCH 25, 2010

Written by Agent X - 25 Comments When I get an email from pro copywriter Dean Rieck , I’m always happy. One of the worst mistakes copywriters make is to assume their job is about writing. After all, the word “writing” is in the word “copywriting.” But writing and copywriting are two very different things.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 7, 2010

The Pros and Cons Written by Agent X - 30 Comments Here’s a great slam-dunk post for you from my respected friend and international copywriting authority, Dean Rieck of Direct Creative and Pro Copy Tips. If you want to make a career of writing, should you look for a full-time job in a company or strike out on your own as a freelancer?

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Men With Pens

SEPTEMBER 2, 2010

Here’s how: If you’ve been involved with freelance writing, blogging, copywriting or marketing for more than, say, a day and a half, you’ve probably heard plenty about how speaking before an audience can boost your reputation, which helps you become a thought leader and an expert in your field of choice.

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ProBlogger

MAY 21, 2018

6 Places You Can Find Writers to Help with Your Blog. As much as we’d all like to write posts for our blogs, it’s not always that easy. You may find you don’t have enough time to dedicate to your blog. Links and Resources for 6 Places to Find Writers to Hire for Your Blog: How to Hire Writers for Your Blog.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 19, 2010

Without further ado, allow me to introduce The Princess Bride Guide to Copywriting. 105 Responses to “The Princess Bride Guide to Copywriting&# Comments Read below or add a comment. Michael Martine´s last blog. Beth Charette´s last blog. Like a NORMAL person. Working all the time.

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Men With Pens

NOVEMBER 24, 2009

Written by James - 33 Comments Take a Number After a small pause to let you all settle into your SMART freelancing techniques, Elizabeth Fayle is here to give you the next key to rockin’ out your freelance biz. Being realistic made him think of you as the most sought-after freelancer around. Heather Villa´s last blog.

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Men With Pens

JUNE 13, 2010

And you’ll learn why right here in this valuable interview with a pro copywriter. Dean: I start out with a little housecleaning, meaning I answer emails, approve blog comments, and check my calendar for meetings or tasks for the day. I think this is the thing writers don’t get when they’re thinking about freelancing.

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Men With Pens

JULY 7, 2010

And as a freelancer myself, I approve! Businesses hire freelance talent to absorb ebbs and flows in activity or to fill talent gaps that are essential but not required every day. Businesses are all about returns on investments, though, so the big question becomes, how can you get the most from your investment in freelance talent?

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Men With Pens

MARCH 14, 2010

Freelancers avoid consultants. So they try to be do-it-yourselfers, learning from blogs, ebooks, and other sources of free information. And it’s time more freelancers got on board. Freelancers do have one theory right, though: Good consultants aren’t cheap. You’re all set and teamed up with professionals, right?

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Men With Pens

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

The announcer impressed me in part because he managed a skill I think every freelancer should have: how to work with a team of headstrong individuals, all of whom have different talents, without anyone wanting to kill him at the end of the show. It’s a tough skill, and a lot of freelancers never get it.

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Men With Pens

JULY 1, 2012

It’s inevitable that when you’ve been blogging for a while, eventually your subscriber numbers are going to hit a slump. They can be embedded right into your site or blog. Continue to provide great value on the blog, but offer killer in-depth research or bigwig interviews found nowhere else but in that flipbook. Leave a Comment!

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ProBlogger

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

Back in 2006 I started to notice two emerging types of questions from readers of ProBlogger: From bloggers – How do I get freelance writing jobs? From brands and established bloggers – How do I find quality people to hire to blog for me? Copywriting. The Back Story. Design/Development. Editing/Proofreading.

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Men With Pens

JULY 8, 2012

The other day a friend mentioned he had started a blog as a way to earn some money on the side. After writing for a couple weeks, they grow frustrated by the slow results and turn to other blogs for advice. Maybe they learn about copywriting or buy a custom design template, but it doesn’t help. A Lack of Authenticity.

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Men With Pens

MAY 19, 2010

Sloppy work habits are far more detrimental than many freelancers realize, and they’re keeping you from rocking out everything you should be able to get done in a day. Cut out anything that isn’t critical to your business survival for two full weeks – blog commenting, RSS reading, social media, IM chats and emailing friends.

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Men With Pens

APRIL 4, 2010

It’s time to take a look at some top consultants for freelancers – you know, the kind that really make the difference to your business. It’s time to take a look at some top consultants for freelancers – you know, the kind that really make the difference to your business. Barbara Ling, Virtual Coach´s last blog.

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Men With Pens

APRIL 1, 2010

Getting your first clients as a new freelancer is a daunting challenge. You could try cold-calling (or cold-emailing), knocking on doors or praying to the freelancing fairies for some work, but there are some better techniques you can use that will be sure to get you clients in a hurry. Not only that, having a blog is a must as well.

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Men With Pens

MAY 23, 2010

Here’s a list of what to do – and much more importantly, what NOT to do when applying for freelance work: DO read the job ad. This is tough, especially for freelancers, because we all pride ourselves on being able to make our own schedule in our pyjamas. People were really excited to have the opportunity to work with us.

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Men With Pens

DECEMBER 19, 2012

During the holidays, most freelancers let their business fall off the priority list. Freelancers have a common problem that contributes to slow, struggling sales year round, and I see happening every day. Most freelancers have a terrible website. It’s a busy time of year… but not for your business. Look at your home page.

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Men With Pens

OCTOBER 7, 2010

The benefits of SEO are clear, and because it doesn’t have to cost money, it has become a particularly important tool for freelancers and small businesses with limited marketing budgets. Let’s say you’re a copywriter specialized in travel brochures. Copyright 2006 - 2010 30 Sous Zero Inc - All Rights Reserved.

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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 4, 2010

And many freelance writers want to know how they can get their work right in the spotlight. As a freelance journalist, seeing my name in print was nothing new. . You don’t need a magic wand to have your articles and blog posts published by top media outlets. Copyright 2006 - 2010 30 Sous Zero Inc - All Rights Reserved.

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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. He’s practically THE freelancer advocate.

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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. All freelancers, at some point or another, deal with cabin fever. In my years of freelancing I’ve tried many of them and have found the ups and downs with each. It’s enough to make anyone go a little nuts.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 9, 2013

So if you’re a freelancer, a small business owner or a solopreneur, you don’t want to miss out on the course. Here’s how to enter the contest: Write a blog post about why writing is important to you and your success. Post your article to your blog or to any other publicly-viewable location. (No

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Men With Pens

MAY 16, 2010

As an editor at a blog, a writer for three blogs, and an owner of two blogs–I have been on the receiving end of a lot of guest posts over the years. It’s easy to fall into the trap of emailing off four, five, or more guest posts quickly and then expecting to see your work on the blog of your choice the very next day.

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Men With Pens

JUNE 26, 2011

Freelancers are FULL of good ideas, and entrepreneurs are even worse. Think of the half-written blog posts you won’t finish. Post by James Chartrand James Chartrand is the pen name of a thirty-something copywriter, problogger and online entrepreneur from Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They let clutter take over their life.

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Men With Pens

JUNE 16, 2011

When I set up my copywriting business, one of the first things I did was hire a writing coach. I blog for entrepreneurs, so I decided to hire a writing coach who has succeeded in blogging and helps other bloggers do the same. My modest success as a journalist won’t work in the blogging world.

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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

JUNE 2, 2010

I used the power of guest posting and blog commenting tactics to reach people around the globe. If reaching people is what you want, you’ll find plenty of advice on guest posting right here at Men with Pens, including great tips on accepting guest posts to your blog – like this post on submission guidelines from Ann Smarty.

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Men With Pens

SEPTEMBER 2, 2012

They tell you to write engaging blog posts that generate comments and build credibility. If you’ve been a regular reader here at Men with Pens, you know about Damn Fine Words, the innovative online writing course I created for business owners, entrepreneurs, freelancers, start-up owners, and yes, even writers for hire.

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Men With Pens

APRIL 1, 2012

Freelancers tend to struggle with selling, to some extent. Let’s say you’ve worked with a sales consultant to create content for his blog, and he’s really thrilled with the results. How to Master the Freelancer’s Uber-Sell first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2011, All Rights Reserved.

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Men With Pens

JULY 14, 2011

And embarrassing as it was, we had to go back to the beginning and teach him the fundamentals before we could move forward with our lessons in professional copywriting. Post by Taylor Lindstrom Taylor is a freelancer working out of Boulder, CO, and she blogs for people who are too good to fail over at. Are You Good Enough?

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Men With Pens

MARCH 4, 2012

This place is a popular blog, and I get hit with guest post requests at least ten times a week. This blog’s mission is about helping you get ahead , not get you dead. Most guest posts I receive are from writers for hire, freelancers and people who actually want business exposure so they can charge people money.

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Men With Pens

AUGUST 14, 2011

You should blog. It showed in their blog posts that didn’t get comments. If you’re a start-up business owner, an entrepreneur, a self-employed freelancer, an in-house writer, a blogger, an editor… if you need to create effective content to market your business (or someone else’s), then Damn Fine Words is for you.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 3, 2012

Write engaging blog posts that compel comments. It showed in their blog posts that didn’t get comments. Post by James Chartrand James Chartrand is an entrepreneur, a pro copywriter and the founder and CEO of Men with Pens and Damn Fine Words , the game-changing writing course for business owners. Write ebooks. Write follow-ups.

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Men With Pens

MARCH 4, 2010

You’ll be taking your freelance career to the next level in no time. The freelancer who thinks you’re awesome because you sent him some work? Building relationships with other freelancers – even the competition – is very handy to helping you improve your business. Remember Joe? So why aren’t you?

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