Smart Blogger

APRIL 6, 2023

Whether you’re writing a poem, studying a play, or even looking for some ways to spice up your copywriting, personification is a powerful figure of speech. Dexter Morgan, Dexter (2006 – 2013) I’m Dexter and I’m not sure what I am. Do you need some good personification examples? Not quite sure what personification is?

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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. A lot of the guys selling get-rich-quick copywriting ebooks don’t make a living as a freelance copywriter, just like a lot of the guys selling information about real estate investing don’t make a living as a real estate investor.

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Men With Pens

MARCH 24, 2013

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. … Click here to read the rest of the article on Men with Pens Post by Kari Wolfe Kari is a full-time content manager, editor and in-house blogger at Men With Pens.

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ProBlogger

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

It now has new features those advertising to hire bloggers, writers, editors and more, and also makes it easier for those who are applying for jobs. 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? Copywriting.

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Income Diary

MARCH 31, 2024

But unfortunately, I am seeing bloggers making the most basic affiliate marketing mistakes. 1) Many bloggers think they know Affiliate marketing already This is one of the craziest reasons bloggers fail at making money with affiliate marketing. We don’t want that to happen to you.

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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. Post by Claiborne Ashby Claiborne Ashby (also known as Clay) is a copywriter and web content writer focused on green and environmental companies. Another rockin' post from Men with Pens!

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 12, 2012

I have no clue why bloggers generally insist on tiny, bland photos. Post by Demien Farnsworth Imagine Jakob Nielson as a feisty, flamboyant copywriter - that's about as close as you'll ever get to Demien Farnsworth. How to Stop Writing Boring Blog Posts first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2011, All Rights Reserved.

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Men With Pens

APRIL 18, 2010

There’s a growing trend around longtime bloggers: newbie mistakes. There’s a growing trend around longtime bloggers: newbie mistakes. Producing Lackluster Content This is perhaps the most common problem among longtime bloggers. Newer bloggers saw this tool and decided to throw it in there. Afraid not.

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Men With Pens

OCTOBER 27, 2011

One of the biggest barriers facing a new writer – a blogger, a novelist, a copywriter – is the self-knowledge of just how far away you are from their ideal. When I first started copywriting, I was afraid to show my work to anyone. I was afraid to show first drafts to my colleagues. Another rockin' post from Men with Pens!

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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. Post by Prime Sarmiento Prime is a journalist and freelance business blogger.

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Men With Pens

JUNE 9, 2011

I’m Steff, a legally blind writer and blogger. Steff Metal is a copywriter, blogger, and medieval swordfighter who believes every word you write should be worth fighting for. How to Write Without Colour first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2011, All Rights Reserved. Welcome to my world.

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ProBlogger

JUNE 30, 2012

In 2006 I opened my first copywriting business, sans blog. My blog is entirely responsible for my success in the copywriting industry. Typically I post around two to three times a week, but I have a dirty little secret to share: While the bread and butter of my business is copywriting, I don’t blog about copywriting.

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Men With Pens

MAY 14, 2012

That’s a common mistake many bloggers make – sitting down without a plan thinking they’ll smash out awesome posts just like magic. 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.

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Men With Pens

JULY 14, 2010

The world is full of dreaming writers who have heard golden stories of the great beyond (working full time as a well-paid freelance copywriter) but who have yet to make the mysterious transformation from mere mortal to freelance god. IDENTITY It’s not enough to be a copywriter. You can’t tell one from the other.

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Men With Pens

MAY 5, 2011

Seasoned bloggers can often whip out a post in an hour if they’re having a good day. Post by Ali Luke Ali is a writing coach who works with bloggers, novelists and copywriters to help them find their right size. They might spot a new angle or a missing piece that you couldn’t see. Step 2: Create a Timetable. Leave a Comment!

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Men With Pens

MARCH 27, 2012

What top bloggers really look for in guest posts (so you can give it to them!). How to approach a top blogger with your guest post – and I mean, the right way. Jon Morrow Tells You Exactly How to Write a Great Guest Post first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2011, All Rights Reserved.

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Men With Pens

DECEMBER 8, 2009

Written by Taylor - 39 Comments This discussion we’ve been having about whether bloggers should get paid for their work is fascinating, and I think it’s pretty great that the whole MwP community here has been so level-headed and thoughtful about it. To hear them tell it, bloggers who don’t give it away have turned positively abusive.

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ProBlogger

MARCH 20, 2017

In today’s lesson, I want to talk about finding a job as a blogger – particularly how to apply for a blogging job. Back in 2006 I noticed I started getting a lot of two types of emails: People wanting to hire bloggers would email me asking if I knew anyone suitable for a blogging job that they had.

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Men With Pens

JULY 1, 2012

Readers have shown that they enjoy the medium, but thus far digital flipbooks haven’t yet reached their full potential as a means for bloggers to interest their audiences. Say you’re looking to boost email subscriptions – something all bloggers spend a disproportionate amount of time toiling to achieve. and images. Leave a Comment!

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Men With Pens

JUNE 23, 2010

She’s more like a Featured Blogger ’round here at the Pen Men Palace. Well, she would have been, except she called copywriters vanilla. There are copywriters, bloggers, academic writers (the vanilla of the writing world?), It’s no accident that several great bloggers also write fiction. I’m hurt.

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Men With Pens

JULY 29, 2012

The Biggest Secret of Stellar Copywriting. Repetition can be tough to get right, so if you’re trying this tip out, get a fellow blogger to glance at your post and see whether it’s working or not. Post by Ali Luke Ali Luke is a blogger, writer and writing coach. They also work well in sales copy and can be handy in subheadings.

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Men With Pens

AUGUST 14, 2011

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. Damn Fine Words is the most exceptional, innovative writing course ever created. Leave a Comment!

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Men With Pens

JULY 8, 2012

Most bloggers start because they’re looking for a get rich quick scheme, some illusory easy path to fame and fortune. Maybe they learn about copywriting or buy a custom design template, but it doesn’t help. It’s easy to spot a newbie blogger. Good luck bloggers, I’ll catch you in the comments! Be yourself.

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Men With Pens

APRIL 25, 2010

Dean Rieck is one of America’s top copywriters and never, ever procrastinates. He stays busy writing for his many clients and providing copywriting tips for smart copywriters at Pro Copy Tips. Reorganize your GTD folder. If for no other reason, do it for the irony. He really wants you to visit his blog today.

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ProBlogger

MAY 21, 2018

My name is Darren Rowse, as I said and I am the blogger behind ProBlogger, a blog, podcast, event, job board, series of ebooks, and courses all designed to help you to start an amazing blog, to create some great content on that blog, to grow your audience, and to build profit around it. She had just started; she was a brand new blogger.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 3, 2012

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 write effective content for your business (or someone else’s), then Damn Fine Words is the course for you. She loves the color blue, her kids, and ice skating. Another rockin' post from Men with Pens!

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Men With Pens

JULY 4, 2010

You’re a parent or a friend or a lover or an employee or a speaker or a blogger or a stranger on the street or a patron at a restaurant or a person jogging in the park. Sarah – Even if you’re not a copywriter, these exercises can help with simple things like client communication, emails, etc. Great post – thank you.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 29, 2012

You can easily get away with admitting mistakes when you’re a small blogger or start-up business, but when you reach a certain level of success, your reputation is everything. What to Do When You Hate Your Blog first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2011, All Rights Reserved. ” But it’s not that simple.

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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. Copywriters can advance to Creative Director positions, for example. Enjoy – it’s a good one! Hell yeah Nice post.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 6, 2011

Since then, I’ve been running a copywriting business, become a regular blogger , and have had “>two “>books published , with a third “>just recently released. Copyright 2006 - 2010 30 Sous Zero Inc - All Rights Reserved. That was a year ago. Moderation? No, can’t say I’ve heard of it.

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Men With Pens

JUNE 3, 2012

That’s probably as far removed from the subjects of entrepreneurship, copywriting, or freelancing as I could get. Post by Nick Thacker Nick Thacker is a blogger, writer, and author. What Writing A Fiction Book Can Teach You About Freelancing first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2011, All Rights Reserved.

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ProBlogger

MARCH 20, 2017

In today’s lesson, I want to talk about finding a job as a blogger – particularly how to apply for a blogging job. Back in 2006 I noticed I started getting a lot of two types of emails: People wanting to hire bloggers would email me asking if I knew anyone suitable for a blogging job that they had.

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Men With Pens

JUNE 2, 2010

Her passion resulted in My Blog Guest , a community of guest post bloggers. If you want to submit to hundreds of high-profile bloggers or find quality writers ready to contribute to your site, come join! Share some of your favorite policies or guidelines in the comment section! Ann Smarty has been guest posting for the past two years.

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Men With Pens

APRIL 15, 2010

If you’ve been writing within the same area for a while (copywriting, or blogging, or fiction, maybe) try comparing an older piece you wrote with something new written recently. This is where bloggers get a head start: if you have a blog, you have a good reason to put fingers to keyboard on a regular basis. Spot the differences?

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Men With Pens

FEBRUARY 23, 2010

18 Responses to “How to Organize Huge Copywriting Projects&# Comments Read below or add a comment. I guess that this would translate quite well into organising a huge copywriting project – Post-It notes = index cards, sensible groups = chapters or web pages. Little ebooks.

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Men With Pens

MAY 11, 2010

All copywriters and graphic artists welcome. Since I’m sadly short of copywriting clients at the moment (I blame my almost-nonexistent promotional efforts for this), I’ve been concentrating on fiction lately. Even if I´m not one of your copywriter-followers I come here almost every day for good stuff, just because. ;D

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Men With Pens

MARCH 21, 2010

Copywriting basics are extremely necessary, and how well you execute them dictates how well your copy sells – how well the engine runs, if you will. Is it common to take “creative liberties&# among copywriters and just make up a complete bogus story to sell the product better? They tell the world who’s behind the wheel.

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