Ben Settle

JANUARY 20, 2024

On his blog there is a post where, in the in the P.S. he says: “In fact, one of the greatest email copywriters of all times, Ben Settle, says he has listened to this series at least two dozen times… and counting.” Same with Ken McCarthy’s copywriting course. Same with Matt Furey’s original email course.

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Men With Pens

JUNE 17, 2012

Is money something you’re after when it comes to your copywriting? It’s pretty simple, but a surprising number of copywriters (myself included) don’t have it: a written agreement. Has a copywriting “opportunity” ever backfired on you unexpectedly? Of course it is. You get a contact who wants to invest in your business.

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Smart Blogger

OCTOBER 29, 2022

It was established as an outlet to showcase stand-up in 2006 but has since expanded into so much more, including podcasting, media partnerships, and live events. But hey, pitching blog owners and magazine editors isn’t the only way to put your comedy writing chops to the test. Books, blog posts , speeches, and more. Length: N/A.

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Men With Pens

AUGUST 22, 2010

A few days ago, Glenn Murray wrote a post for ProBlogger called Bloggers Versus Copywriters: 8 Reasons Why Bloggers Do It Better. Now, to be fair, comparing bloggers to copywriters is a little like comparing masterful wizards to sword-in-the-stone apprentices. And last time I checked, neither are copywriters. Out it goes!

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Men With Pens

FEBRUARY 18, 2010

Today’s post is a killer, and it comes to us from none other than Dean Rieck , a copywriter I respect for his straightforward attitude and damned smart advice. A couple of recent conversations got me thinking about setting fees for copywriters. Many copywriters misunderstand the project fee. Working for $5?

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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 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

JANUARY 12, 2012

It’s been done tens of millions of time: a blog post is written. Because of the glut of so many posts, blog posts have become boring. I’m looking for those killer blog posts. Only 20% of people ever click on your title, and competition for readers’ eyes is stiff in the blogging world. Someone writes an inspiring poem.

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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 10, 2013

Most people just slap their ebook up on their website and offer it to blog subscribers as a free download. How to Create a Workshop From Your Ebook first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2013, All Rights Reserved. So you wrote an ebook… now what? A few others stick a price tag on their ebook and try to make a few bucks.

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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. The REAL copywriters are good writers. But he’s a tease. They can sell stuff.

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Men With Pens

MARCH 24, 2013

On a blog for businesspeople?" In many interviews, I've mentioned that learning how to write fiction can definitely boost your copywriting skills - the two skill sets cross over more than you'd think. [A note from James: "Wait - what?! So when Kari pitched me the idea for this post, I was all for it.

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Men With Pens

MAY 14, 2012

Let’s talk about your blog. You don’t know what to write, you don’t feel confident about what you DO write, and frankly, you’d rather not be blogging at all. You’re behind on your blogging schedule… and it’s been a while since you’ve written a post. One good blog post?

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Men With Pens

FEBRUARY 5, 2012

After all, the advice made sense: Have a blogging schedule, and stick to it. Write blog posts and publish them according to this rigid schedule and provide readers with a steady stream of constant blog posts. We were all new to this blogging thing. I know, because that’s what happened to my blog. I was wrong too.

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Men With Pens

DECEMBER 10, 2012

I’m the owner of a copywriting and website design company, after all. Nothing to do with my blog. 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. Are they kidding me?”

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Content Marketing Institute

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Credited to Jay Geiger, who first wrote about it in 2006 , the term “clickbait” earned a place in The Oxford English Dictionary in 2016 with this definition: “(on the Internet) content whose main purpose is to attract attention and encourage visitors to click on a link to a particular web page.”. Welcome to the clickbait debate.

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Men With Pens

JULY 29, 2012

But writing isn’t rocket science … and there are a few simple writing tricks you can use to write blog posts that are much more powerful and engaging. Before we get into those 9 tricks, though, here’s the why behind it: Fully-engaged readers are more likely to remember your blog posts. The Biggest Secret of Stellar Copywriting.

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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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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

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. Who cares about blogging?

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 29, 2012

Years ago, I started this blog with a pretty big mission in mind: to help you succeed. My blog became popular. Worse was that I spent a lot of time writing for my blog, sharing good solutions, smart advice or better methods… but I wasn’t seeing many readers put the advice I shared to good use. My business got big. I got busy.

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Men With Pens

APRIL 3, 2013

And it’s much better geared towards the knockout business website design and copywriting services we offer all our clients. During that time, we need to push pause here on the blog. You’re always welcome to read through our archive of blog posts and benefit from the great advice we’ve shared in the past.

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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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Men With Pens

MARCH 3, 2013

Post by James Chartrand James Chartrand is a leading pro copywriter, online business consultant and the owner/founder/CEO of Men with Pens and Damn Fine Words , the game-changing writing course for business owners. The Key to Producing Outstanding Content first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2013, All Rights Reserved.

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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

JUNE 6, 2012

The dawn of a new era has begun — the Age of Copywriting — and it’s marked by one indisputable fact: People don’t have much time to read anymore. So I started learning about copywriting. Maybe you’ll find, as I did, that copywriting isn’t that evil after all. The age of novel writing is over.

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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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Income Diary

MARCH 31, 2024

No point in sending a Fitness Offer to people who signed up to a blog about Knitting & Crochet and vice versa. In 2024 at least 60% of affiliates are using “blogging” as their primary method of “driving traffic” to their website. And of course, you can also find out what your readers need most by running a survey on your blog.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 28, 2013

Write engaging blog posts that resonate with your readers. How do you write blog posts that engage readers and encourage them to leave comments or share your articles on social media? first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2011, All Rights Reserved. Write, write, write, write, write. No one tells you how… until now.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 15, 2012

Your customer only needs to be told once that you’re a green company, or a hot copywriter, or that you specialize in lawyer-oriented websites. From blogging to newsletter content to email pitches, learn the writing techniques that work. first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2011, All Rights Reserved. Leave a Comment!

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Men With Pens

OCTOBER 7, 2012

That’s the attitude you want to bring to your rejections in copywriting – so you can master the slightly more sophisticated skill of becoming a professional writer. I would tell myself that I was a great copywriter, that those people just didn’t understand my style. I had many clients tell me that my blogs didn’t have a point.

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Food Copywriter Copywriting Education 75

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

OCTOBER 7, 2010

Let’s say you’re a copywriter specialized in travel brochures. You’ve done some keyword research and found that no one is searching for “hotel brochure copywriting,&# but lots of people are searching for the word “copywriting.&#. Copyright 2006 - 2010 30 Sous Zero Inc - All Rights Reserved.

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Men With Pens

AUGUST 26, 2012

I know this because I took the Damn Fine Words writing course, taught by A-list blogger and professional copywriter, James Chartrand. When I read the blog posts I wrote pre-Damn Fine Words, I’m surprised. When she isn't writing for clients, she's busy creating structured blog post outlines for her website, Clearly Green Media.

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Men With Pens

AUGUST 5, 2012

“I am a lousy copywriter.” PS: So who’s the “lousy copywriter”? Post by Diana Kightlinger Diana Kightlinger is a top copywriter and marcom strategist who gushes in the EclipseWriter blog. ” So said one of the all-time great ad men when describing his work. Leave a Comment!

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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

MAY 6, 2012

And if your business has a website, a blog, or operates online, then writing skills are crucial. 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. Another rockin' post from Men with Pens!

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