Men With Pens

AUGUST 26, 2012

He slumps over his keyboard day after day wondering why the writing gods are always punishing him. You don’t have to be intoxicated, angst-ridden, or even brilliant to write well. I know this because I took the Damn Fine Words writing course, taught by A-list blogger and professional copywriter, James Chartrand.

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Men With Pens

JUNE 9, 2011

You think you’re writing project is hard? I’m Steff, a legally blind writer and blogger. As I write this, my nose is about 1cm from the computer screen (that’s 2/5 of an inch, for those of you who are imperially inclined). That’s the true power of the words you write. Welcome to my world.

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Income Diary

MARCH 31, 2024

But unfortunately, I am seeing bloggers making the most basic affiliate marketing mistakes. Sure, blogging still works and you should use it – but these days it requires a more sophisticated approach, better research, and above all better writing! We don’t want that to happen to you.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 12, 2012

Someone writes an inspiring poem. I have no clue why bloggers generally insist on tiny, bland photos. Write Like You Fight. Stop writing like a fearful person scared of stepping up to the plate. Write like you care. Write profound things. Write like it was a matter of life or death. Leave a Comment!

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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. I’m happiest when he says nice things like, “It’s fun to write for your readers – I feel like I can let loose in a way I don’t in other places.&# You’re Just Ignorant. He’s a nice guy.

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Men With Pens

JULY 29, 2012

As an author and writing coach, I’m a big fan of good writing. 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. Writing Trick #3: Use Contractions. We use contractions all the time when we speak.

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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. The ones who won’t make it do not understand.

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Men With Pens

MAY 5, 2011

It’s no secret that size matters … especially when it comes to writing and creating a sellable product. But what you’d really like to do is write an ebook or an ecourse to sell – and you’re not accustomed to writing in a longer format. Long-form writing is a whole different game. Step 1: Plan Before You Start.

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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. Hello, haven’t I proven time and again that I can write well? But since I’m in the writing business, having thousands of Facebook fans or a website with all the bells and whistles won’t attract clients.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 19, 2010

Without further ado, allow me to introduce The Princess Bride Guide to Copywriting. In writing this guide, I realized that most of my salient quotes came from the same character. If Inigo can do it about a plan to bust into the castle and rescue Buttercup (and kill Count Rugen), then you can do it about whatever you’re writing copy on.

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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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Men With Pens

MARCH 27, 2012

How can you write a guest post that stands out like a shining star from the hundreds of hum-drum hopefuls? He has carte blanche publication rights on major sites, earns serious money for his writing talents, built an entire course around guest blogging and is renowned for his brilliant posts – the kind that go viral in a heartbeat.

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Men With Pens

JULY 4, 2010

But figuring out your writing voice isn’t easy. It’s especially hard for new writers to find their writing voice, because they already feel awkward having their work in the spotlight and subject to public approval. Maybe you’ve struggled with finding your writing voice yourself. This doesn’t feel right.

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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. I think writing copy is a little like being a lawyer. You have to rely on your client to give you the information you need and write on faith. James: Do you ever feel guilty writing sales copy? But he’s a tease. Dean: No.

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Men With Pens

AUGUST 14, 2011

They tell you to write. You should write sales letters. How to write engaging posts. How to write snappy headlines. These were entrepreneurs and business owners who wanted – no, who needed – to write more effective, compelling content so they could get results. They tell you to produce lots of it. You should blog.

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Men With Pens

JUNE 3, 2012

Usually you spend years in your industry, soaking up its knowledge for a decade before you write your own “how to” manual. You don’t start freelancing by writing a book. And I didn’t write just any old nonfiction “How to Run a Business” book – I wrote a fiction thriller novel.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 3, 2012

You know that writing content – no, writing great content – is crucial to your business success (no matter what business you have). All the pros tell you to write – and write lots, too. Write compelling website copy to land clients and sales. Write informative articles that show your expertise.

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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?), Writing fiction is self-indulgence. It’s hard to write good fiction.

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Men With Pens

APRIL 25, 2010

You want to get it out of the way so you can start your writing project. You want to write something special. Tweet about your writing project. Write and record a new message. Look for some inspirational writing music. Music always helps you think of ideas and write better. Just a bit. Check your email.

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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. He always has something new and innovative and well reasoned to say, and his writing is just so clean.

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Men With Pens

APRIL 15, 2010

She’s perky, she’s a go-getter, and she’s all over the place in the blogosphere writing some great advice. She told me that my writing style had really improved over the past couple of years. Something similar has happened with my fiction writing. There are no clear measures of writing ability.

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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

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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ProBlogger

MAY 21, 2018

As much as we’d all like to write posts for our blogs, it’s not always that easy. Or you may lose your passion for the topic after writing about it for so long. He writes, “I’ve been blogging for three years now, and while my blog is making enough income for me to probably go full time with my blog.

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Men With Pens

MAY 14, 2012

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. It’s been even longer since you’ve actually ENJOYED writing a post. Writing a blog post shouldn’t take days. Write yourself a text message or an email.

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Men With Pens

FEBRUARY 23, 2010

Using the materials as a guide, write down everything that might need to go in this project. Write it down. 18 Responses to “How to Organize Huge Copywriting Projects&# Comments Read below or add a comment. Little ebooks. About the amount of information you’d get in five decent-lengthed blog posts. Absolutely everything.

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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. 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.

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Men With Pens

JULY 1, 2012

One solution that many probloggers tout as the answer is to write an ebook. 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. When she’s not doing that, she’s writing poetry or editing her first novel.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 14, 2010

Phil can write! As I began writing books and blogging myself, I developed an entirely new appreciation for Peart’s genius that affects my writing to this very day. In this post, I share some of Neil’s writing tips that can help scribes of all levels. Forget writing well. Just write, before it gets away.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 6, 2011

Then it hit me – for all that I don’t know much about Phil, I know this: he observes and pays attention to his writing. Not just how he’s writing now, but how he used to write, and how he’ll be writing in the future. Read, think, and then let us know your three favorite writing evolutions.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 29, 2012

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. I started losing my writing voice. I looked back on older posts and wished I could write like that again – but I couldn’t. Admit I blew it?

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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. Get us to write your sales copy. 9 Responses to “How to Write Sales Copy When the Standards Don’t Apply&# Comments Read below or add a comment.

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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

MAY 26, 2010

If your writing ever starts to feel like a daily grind, it’s time to STOP. I’m not saying that you should stop writing for good. You’d lose a crucial part of your life (and your income, if your writing forms all or part of your paid work). When you sit down to write, do you feel excited?

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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 have to be visible. So, who are you?

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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! One thing that I would definitely add would be to encourage the writer to write in a voice that is similar to the feel of the post.

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