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. More authors make more money overall, but those at the top who make the most money sell fewer copies, even if they still take most of the sales.

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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. Not a writer? Get us to write your sales copy. Specifically, fans of one particular band. We know exactly how to make happiness happen.

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Men With Pens

DECEMBER 6, 2011

Thompson was the creator of Gonzo Journalism – or as he called himself, “the doctor of journalism” – and the writer of the infamous books Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas , Hell’s Angels: A Strange and Terrible Saga , and The Rum Diary. Verbs are the most important words writers will ever use.

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Men With Pens

NOVEMBER 21, 2012

I started to fathom that a writer employed tools, framed a composition, and shaped its architecture. At the end of the year, the school handed out student awards, and I was given a little cloisonné pin that said “Best Writer.”. Writers, aiieee, such dramatists!]. I read broadly, though wrote only sporadically. Why do you write?

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Men With Pens

JUNE 6, 2012

So what’s the writer who has a message to share with the world to do? Not because I wanted to be a business writer, but because I wanted to be heard. In a world where there are too many messages, too many writers, too many people demanding our time, we have all learned to filter out what’s non-essential.

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Men With Pens

JUNE 6, 2010

I wrote web copy and ebooks and taglines and fiction and all kinds of writerly stuff. I wrote web copy and ebooks and taglines and fiction and all kinds of writerly stuff. That theory about tortured writers? Did I need a writer’s recovery program Was I tapped out on blogging? I couldn’t write. I could write.

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Men With Pens

AUGUST 15, 2012

Everyone’s acquainted with the monotone singsong of the AA’s introduction being rattled off, so do me a favor and imagine that when you read the following sentence: Hello-my-name-is-Kathy-and-I’m-a-writer. For years I thought I was alone with this crippling self-doubt, but recently a writer friend admitted she felt the same.

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Men With Pens

MARCH 13, 2012

Writer’s block. Destroy them, and you’ve freed yourself from the psychological traps of writer’s block forever. How do you cure writer’s block? The minds of writers are rife with fear. Writers suffer mountains of self-doubt and cripple themselves with a lack of writing confidence.

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Men With Pens

AUGUST 5, 2012

The guy couldn’t even type—but he could produce a “gush” of copy.). True confession now: On my first draft, I don’t even try to be a good writer. So if you’re an AW (amateur writer, i.e., you don’t write for a living), you should be encouraged, because you can take the pressure off yourself when you sit down to write.

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Men With Pens

OCTOBER 28, 2012

Tons of professional writers offer consultations (in person, online, or by phone), e-courses, lectures, tutoring, coaching, conference presentations, and workshops in places as diverse as their own living rooms and large auditoriums. Set up a table or booth to autograph and sell copies. Final Thoughts.

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Men With Pens

AUGUST 14, 2011

You should improve your web copy. How to create compelling web copy. These weren’t writers setting up shop to be hired. It showed in their web copy, because it didn’t bring in sales. You should blog. You should write sales letters. You should comment and tweet and say insightful things on Facebook. No one tells you how.

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Men With Pens

AUGUST 20, 2011

Web copy, blog post, ebook chapter… You’ll feel like you’ve discovered a hidden secret. Most writers don’t even know about this technique. But I do – and if you add this writing technique to your day, you’ll be churning out all the copy and content you need. Easy breezy. Don’t Write At All. Which you will be, of course!

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Men With Pens

APRIL 22, 2012

…they could finally start that online business, because they’d have the skills to write their web copy and blog for business. Why becoming a better writer could literally change your life. Two judges will help me select the winners: Taylor Lindstrom is a professional writer who has worked closely with me for several years.

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Men With Pens

MAY 12, 2011

I recently read a 520-page publication from the editors of Writer’s Digest titled Writer’s Digest University: Everything You Need to Write and Sell Your Work. It has a lot of good info on writing and publishing for both beginning and experienced writers. What should I do?&#. Don’t Die at Deadline.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 3, 2012

Write compelling website copy to land clients and sales. How to create compelling web copy. These weren’t writers setting up shop, by the way. It showed in their web copy, because it didn’t bring in sales. You’ll be learning how to be a more effective writer from day one – and all through the course.

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Men With Pens

APRIL 25, 2012

And during his extensive travels, he’s managed to continually write for his A-list blog, build an empire of training resources and publish several books, his latest being the $100 Startup (of which I have a copy in my hot little hands). How to be an eclectic writer who still stays in your niche. Chris writes – a lot.

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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. Here’s a quick lists of a library’s virtues for a writer. Maybe if you write him some marketing copy, he’ll let you use a vacant room from time to time. Libraries also make wonderful work environments.

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Men With Pens

JUNE 17, 2012

I left my business open to vulnerabilities and lost the ability to capitalize on the copy on my own website. The advantage of the internet is that it makes it very easy to determine who’s reputable and who’s screwed over their previous writers. Always be aware of who you’re dealing with. Another rockin' post from Men with Pens!

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Men With Pens

FEBRUARY 18, 2010

I know that many writers aren’t great with numbers or comfortable talking about money. Because you’re not only robbing yourself, you’re making things difficult for every other writer out there who wants to make a good living. Call writers you know. You should not compete on price with other writers.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 9, 2013

You see, many people tell me they wish they could register for Damn Fine Words, because they know that if they could just get in the course… …they could set their business firmly on the path of success, because they’d finally have the skills to write engaging website copy that pulls in much-needed clients.

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Men With Pens

SEPTEMBER 2, 2012

You know this, because all the pros tell you to write compelling website copy to increase your client base and sales. How to write compelling website copy that draws in new customers. first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2011, All Rights Reserved. Writing content is crucial to today’s online world.

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Men With Pens

MARCH 25, 2010

I’m happier when he attaches a guest post – he’s a great writer full of good stuff to share. Ignorant of the purpose of your copy. In other words, even beautifully-crafted copy can go bad when you pay too much attention to how you say something and ignore the meaning of what you’re saying. We all make them.

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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. I knew Forbes accepted blog posts from freelance writers, so I figured my odds were good. Attach a copy of the original query to the email. This way, other editors can see that I’m an experienced writer who always meets her deadlines.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 26, 2010

As a professional writer, your vocabulary is literally your stock in trade. Does your website copy look like you’re trying to impress that professor who won’t give out an A unless you blind him with such stunning prose that he rocks back in his leather-upholstered chair, glassy-eyed, pipe askew, groping blindly with his grading pen?

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Men With Pens

AUGUST 20, 2012

You see, many people tell me they wish they could register for Damn Fine Words, and that if they could just get in… …they could finally start that online business, because they’d have the skills to write website copy that pulls in clients. Why becoming a better writer could literally change your life.

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Men With Pens

AUGUST 18, 2011

You know that writers need to read to improve their writing skills. It means finding out exactly what other writers do. If you want to improve your skills as a writer, you need to be able to figure out why you liked this or that – and what made it work. So let me show you how to be a better writer, starting with structure.

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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 you need copywriting for your website, but you aren’t really sure how to write website copy that actually brings you sales. first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2011, All Rights Reserved.

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Men With Pens

OCTOBER 24, 2010

You see, most clients hire writers thinking they’re buying writing that gets results. There’s a huge disconnect between writers and clients. You think they want killer web copy. You’re their writer, and you were hired to write words that convert prospects into customers. It’s web copy.

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Men With Pens

FEBRUARY 3, 2011

We’ve known each other a few years and have exchanged many pleasantries as fellow writers and Canadians. I started my career imagining I would write the Great Canadian Novel and instead ended up writing marketing copy for the Great Canadian Bagel (figuratively speaking, at least. Copyright 2006 – 2011, All Rights Reserved.

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ProBlogger

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Back in 2006 I started the ProBlogger job board. Several times a year I advertise for writers for Digital Photography School. When advertising for Digital Photography School writers we’ve asked for specific things, such as examples of their work. It will show the advertiser they’re not just getting a writer.

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Men With Pens

MAY 8, 2012

There’s a secret content-creation technique that’s extremely valuable for capturing your ideas so you can turn them into focused blog posts, full ebooks and compelling web copy – and all you need are three sentences. Most writers don’t even know about this technique. She loves the color blue, her kids, and ice skating.

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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. But mostly he just writes stuff for clients and provides copywriting tips at Pro Copy Tips.

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Men With Pens

OCTOBER 28, 2010

So if you’re a writer, you may think you need to be published before you can feel confident about your abilities. He’s currently involved in a huge project to give away 1,000,000 copies of the book he co-authored, How To Be Rich and Happy. Copyright 2006 - 2010 30 Sous Zero Inc - All Rights Reserved. You’re wrong.

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Men With Pens

JUNE 23, 2010

Writers come in different flavors. There are copywriters, bloggers, academic writers (the vanilla of the writing world?), technical writers and… Fiction writers. Even though only your mom and your writers’ group will ever read your fiction. Fiction is great training to become a good writer. Want an example?

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Jane Friedman

MARCH 1, 2023

Today’s post is by writer and literary consultant Grace Bialecki ( @GraceBialecki ). Amongst its treasures was a signed, hard cover copy of Ottessa Moshfegh’s Lapvona , and soon, I was its proud owner. Later, for the sake of this article and my own sanity, I checked the library’s copy. Impossible. She had acknowledged no one.

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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. Some writing jobs are just dreary, like being a marketing writer at Shoelaces-R-Us. Enjoy – it’s a good one!

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Men With Pens

MARCH 11, 2010

Good News for Content Writers Don’t worry. In fact, you can make even more money as a content writer if you choose NOT to write blog content. You can spruce up the conversion rate of their existing site content and sales copy. And, for most businesses, it does NOT make sense to have a blog. What a great idea.

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