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. You don't need to go off and write a novel, but you should definitely pick up one of these books to learn better writing skills that help you sell.

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Smart Blogger

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Attila the Hun, Theodore Roosevelt, and many more suddenly find themselves in 2006. So, pick out your favorite anachronism, get creative, and get writing. The post 6+ Anachronism Examples That’ll Get Any Writer Up to Speed appeared first on Smart Blogger. But the exciting part is now you have access to the very same tools!

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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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Men With Pens

DECEMBER 6, 2011

He then went off to the Air Force and landed his first writing job as a sports editor in The Command Courier by lying about his experience. And while attending Columbia University School of General Studies and taking creative writing, he worked for Time as a copy boy for $51 a week. Assist you in finding your writing voice.

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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. Then I came to my senses and decided to write a post about it all. Now, to be fair, comparing bloggers to copywriters is a little like comparing masterful wizards to sword-in-the-stone apprentices.

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Men With Pens

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

Why Succeeding As a Blogger Is Simple but Hard. Becoming a successful blogger is a lot like becoming a successful weight-loss story. Successful blogging involves writing quality posts on a regular basis and promoting them through methods like guest posting, commenting, social media etc. It really is that simple. Maybe years.

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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

JULY 21, 2011

You’re nobody in the blogosphere until you’ve been shown a little love by the influential sites that serious bloggers read, Tweet and flock to. Advance your blogging swagger : Use your writing experience of guest posting at top sites to negotiate a higher blogging rate when applying for paid work. He ain’t wrong. I kid you not.

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ProBlogger

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

The post 10 Tips to Help You Land a Job as a Freelance Blogger appeared first on ProBlogger. Whether you’re looking to become a full-time blogger, want to supplement your blogging income, or simply want to make a bit of money to support your own blog as it grows, finding a paid blogging job can help you go further, faster.

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ProBlogger

JULY 20, 2013

Don’t we, as bloggers, pride ourselves on being the gatekeepers of information, upcoming releases and Game of Thrones memes? The term Slow Blogging was coined by Todd Sieling in his 2006 manifesto. A Slow Blogger: Gives his ideas time and space to fully form. Writes for people, not search engines.

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Men With Pens

MAY 31, 2011

But writing a good review – a review that engages interest and causes action – is more than just giving a product rating and pointing your readers to the Amazon link. Of all the columns in my online metal magazine, writing reviews takes the longest. How to Write a Kick-Ass Review: Have an Argument. Leave a Comment!

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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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ProBlogger

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Some bloggers actually like it like this and switch comments off. While you don’t want to purposely leave too many things unsaid there is an art to writing open ended posts that leaves room for your readers to be experts also. There are times where you as the blogger will get something wrong in your posts. Set Boundaries.

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ProBlogger

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

One of the better posts I always remember reading is by Chris Pirillo writing about ways to eliminate the ‘echo chamber’ It’s a post that I’m sure many bloggers will find a challenge (I know I did). The post How to Eliminate the Echo Chamber and Add New Dimensions to Your Blog appeared first on ProBlogger.

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ProBlogger

AUGUST 2, 2011

This post is the third in a series examining misconceptions and myths about blogging that many new (and some experienced) bloggers have about blogging. I guess part of creating authority and credibility is to show what you do, so bloggers in this niche are often not averse to sharing their earnings.

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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

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. I was afraid to show my work to my peers, even though they had offered to look at my work and help me figure out how to make my writing better.

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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

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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Moz

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Big players in the business world touted that such platforms could “drive swarms of traffic to your main website, generate more product sales” and even “create an additional stream of advertising income” ( Entrepreneur Magazine circa 2006). With promises like that, what marketer or exec wouldn’t jump on the blog bandwagon?

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Men With Pens

MARCH 31, 2013

But if you’re looking to improve your writing skills, or even get your book published, a critique group is a great first step on that road to becoming a professional writer. 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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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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Neil Patel

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020

Use cases include: Professional writing – This goes without saying, but if you want to be a writer, you actually have to write. Essentially, blog website builders are a good choice if you plan on writing long term and it is one of the things you focus on. Typically, you need a place where you can showcase your talent.

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Men With Pens

AUGUST 18, 2011

Upcoming posts will focus on better writing skills, in honor of Damn Fine Words ‘s launch. It’s the only online writing course that teaches you how to improve your writing skills AND get business results. You know that writers need to read to improve their writing skills. Don’t miss it! Great structure.

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ProBlogger

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Write in a conversational voice. It’s important to write in a way that’s engaging. I always try to write the way I speak, and I think the most successful bloggers do the same. My best post often starts out as me writing to a reader in an email or answering a question in a very conversational tone.

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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

FEBRUARY 10, 2013

Post by Kari Wolfe Kari is a full-time content manager, editor and in-house blogger at Men With Pens. In her spare time, she writes fiction and is working on her first novel. The Art of Procrastination and How to Use it to Your Advantage first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2011, All Rights Reserved.

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ProBlogger

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Some bloggers actually like it like this and switch comments off. While you don’t want to purposely leave too many things unsaid there is an art to writing open ended posts that leaves room for your readers to be experts also. There are times where you as the blogger will get something wrong in your posts. Set Boundaries.

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Men With Pens

SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

As a blogger, I was crazy enough to pitch to ProBlogger (and yes, fail) when my own analytics were damn flat. And as a career hopeful, I was uncommon enough to choose writing as a profession, despite my mom and dad being CPAs. He had a lot to teach in that post, and it may help you if you write fiction or screenplays.

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Men With Pens

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

How could I give my writing to someone else so they could slap their name on it? In the past, whenever I was offered a writing job, I inquired whether my work would be credited with my name. Post by Nicole Pyles Nicole Pyles is a writer, blogger, and social networker (and she’s good at it, too).

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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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Men With Pens

JUNE 23, 2010

She’s more like a Featured Blogger ’round here at the Pen Men Palace. There are copywriters, bloggers, academic writers (the vanilla of the writing world?), Writing fiction is self-indulgence. It’s hard to write good fiction. Even though writing a short story takes a week of hard graft.

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ProBlogger

APRIL 22, 2021

Most blogs start out as a solo effort, with one person doing all the writing, marketing and social media updates. And I don’t write any of them. And I don’t write any of them. So how did I go from writing all my own content to having a team of writers doing it all for me? That’s certainly how I started all my blogs.

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ProBlogger

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

But for some bloggers, self-hosted WordPress might not be the best choice. You may just want a blog you can use as a personal diary or writing outlet. Blogger (where the basic plan is free). If you want to set up a simple blog quickly, Blogger might be the best choice. What You Get With Blogger (Free).

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ProBlogger

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

If you write two posts a week, that’s two hours you’re spending on comments. In 2006, Seth Godin closed comments on his business blog. A few months ago one of my very favourite bloggers, Carol Tice from Make a Living Writing , decided to close comments on her blog. This isn’t a new thing.

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ProBlogger

MARCH 24, 2022

Write in a Conversational Voice. This tip fits into the ‘it’s not rocket science’ category of blogging tips (as do many blog tips) – however as simple as it sounds I regularly see bloggers falling into the trap of talking ‘AT’ readers rather than blogging in a conversational voice. I tell stories.

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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. Write the first sentence.

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