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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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

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

JANUARY 7, 2010

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? I’ve done both and have come to the conclusion that freelancing is what I like best. Just because freelancing is best for me doesn’t mean it’s best for everyone. Good question.

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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

AUGUST 11, 2013

They learn new, effective writing techniques that speed up their content-creation process, get a huge boost of confidence, and learn how to produce all sorts of articles, blog posts, website copy and ebook content with pride and glee, completely stress-free. The course works. It''ll change your business – maybe even your life.

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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. Every blog has at least a couple posts dedicated to the search engines. Aaliyah, American recording artist. Probably not.

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Neil Patel

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020

Do you want to start a simple blog documenting your travel adventures? For example, these sites typically have a lot of features that other types of website builders have, such as the ability to blog. Content is what drives the web, and one of the oldest yet still most relevant forms of content is the blog post.

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Men With Pens

JULY 21, 2011

Don’t get me wrong; you can have a totally groovy experience at lesser-known sites and accomplish many valuable blogging goals through those avenues. Given the choice between blogging for the big dogs and blogging for the little dogs, the benefits of going for the higher-ranking option are obvious. It‘s a no-brainer.

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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. Or ‘can you recommend 5 magazines, or blogs, or podcasts to pitch for this book,’ or whatever you want to focus on.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

JUNE 16, 2011

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. Sure I can write – but writing in a detached, objective and critical way won’t work for blogging.

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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. Copyright 2006 - 2010 30 Sous Zero Inc - All Rights Reserved.

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Men With Pens

OCTOBER 21, 2010

That’s why Steve Errey caught my eye a long time ago, and not just because his blog was fuchsia pink at the time. (It So I was glad when he sent me a post about success and confidence, because I know many, many freelancers struggle with both. A freelance lifestyle. I believe in confidence. Here it is; enjoy. A business.

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Men With Pens

OCTOBER 28, 2012

Blogging is a preferred platform these days, but there are tons of people out there who want to learn in person. During the day, she’s a professional blogger, freelance writer, and writing instructor at the University of Phoenix in Louisiana. Increase Publicity. They want to engage face-to-face. Another rockin' post from Men with Pens!

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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

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

APRIL 14, 2011

I got my first rejection letter as a freelance writer when I was 19 years old. I nursed my bruised ego and got a clue about how publishing really works, whether it’s for magazines, websites, blogs, books, and beyond. The key to a successful freelance career is in the pitch. Over the years, I got over myself.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 18, 2011

Then there’s that feast-or-famine yo-yo ride of income that freelancers always seem to struggle with. I read his blog. If you’re a small business owner, a freelancer, a hopeful entrepreneur or a creative professional, you’re going to get a lot out of this ebook. Fun times, eh? The solution? I have his ebooks.

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Men With Pens

JULY 14, 2011

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. first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2011, All Rights Reserved. Because it’s a really important question. And every would-be professional should ask it. Leave a Comment!

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Men With Pens

APRIL 21, 2011

Currently working as a freelance creative director and continuously starting up online projects when he's not out trying to take over the world. His latest published tool for world domination is GhostBloggers.net - An online marketplace where you can buy and sell unique blog posts. Want to keep up with him?

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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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Content Hacker

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Is blogging dead? A 2020 HubSpot study found that 40% of people don’t read blogs. Consider this: Another study found that 80% of ALL online traffic – every person on the web – reads a blog at some point. Even more importantly, blogging is one of the most powerful ways to build a business for the long-term. It was casual.

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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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Men With Pens

FEBRUARY 28, 2010

Each day this week, I’m going to write about how you can get more money, better clients and the work you really love to do – all it takes is the magic words, and you’ll be enjoying a freelance business that really rocks. That shoemaker’s son has the same problem that many freelancers do – new and experienced both.

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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. Damn Fine Words Writing Course: Now Open to New Members first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2011, All Rights Reserved. All the pros tell you to write – and write lots, too. Write ebooks. Write follow-ups.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 27, 2011

I have a blog, so what better place to shout praise from the roof tops? El Edwards is a freelance writer and muse. She blogs at Heaven And El , where she often shows random acts of kindness just because she’s nice like that. Copyright 2006 – 2011, All Rights Reserved. It was divine. And the gravy?

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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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Men With Pens

JANUARY 24, 2010

If you make your living as a freelancer, you’re going to be asked – constantly – to prove your worth. Your clients want to know if you’re the best person for the job.Your blog readers want to know if you really have the smarts to give them advice. Copyright 2006 - 2010 30 Sous Zero Inc - All Rights Reserved. I’m not infallible.

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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. Some ways to get links include guest posting on blogs, writing for article directories, and sending out press releases.

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ProBlogger

JULY 30, 2014

Google launched its full news service, Google News , in January 2006. News writing may seem straightforward – especially if you’re already writing a blog – but it’s actually hard to do it right. Nick Chowdrey is a staff and freelance writer specialising in business and technology. Blog Promotion General'

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