Men With Pens

JULY 14, 2010

Dean Rieck decided to come on over and tell you the secrets you’re missing to making it as a freelancer – enjoy! Going from struggling writer to successful freelancer isn’t effortless, but it’s not as complicated or mysterious as you might think. IDENTITY It’s not enough to be a copywriter.

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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. Yet not all writing environments are created equal. In my years of freelancing I’ve tried many of them and have found the ups and downs with each.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 9, 2013

Each time a new session of this writing course opens to new students, it fills up quickly, because it’s a big deal to business owners: It teaches you how to improve your writing skills with effective content-creation techniques. Each time I prepare for a new session, I also open up a special writing contest.

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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 14, 2011

It’s not a question anyone really wants to ask themselves – but it is the most necessary question in professional writing. And if the quality of writing around the web is any indication, it’s a question very few writers ask themselves. Most people starting out as professionals will receive the following advice: write.

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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). Chris writes – a lot. Tips to keep writing when you feel lonely, isolated and discouraged.

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Men With Pens

SEPTEMBER 2, 2010

But when I took a look at Justin’s post – and the quality of his writing – I fired back a reply. Combine it with writing a book and you’ve got an incredible one-two punch that can propel you into the upper echelon of experts in short order. “Win.&#. More clients, more exposure, more credibility… go for it.

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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

FEBRUARY 3, 2013

Most freelancers suck at meeting deadlines. I’ve heard horror stories from disgruntled complaining about people they’ve worked with in the past, and I’ve dealt with my own fair share of flaky freelancers. That’s too bad. It’s only an extra day or two… right? If you agree to a deadline, you have to hit it.

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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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Men With Pens

SEPTEMBER 2, 2012

Writing content is crucial to today’s online world. You know this, because all the pros tell you to write compelling website copy to increase your client base and sales. They tell you to write engaging blog posts that generate comments and build credibility. They tell you to write, write, write.

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Men With Pens

NOVEMBER 24, 2009

Written by James - 33 Comments Take a Number After a small pause to let you all settle into your SMART freelancing techniques, Elizabeth Fayle is here to give you the next key to rockin’ out your freelance biz. Being realistic made him think of you as the most sought-after freelancer around. And you know what?

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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 16, 2012

How to find the time to write. That’s one of the biggest complaints I hear from busy businesspeople, freelancers and entrepreneurs. Even writers complain they can’t find the time to write!). Time to write ? But you need to find the time to write. Writing is integral to business success.

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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

JULY 7, 2010

And as a freelancer myself, I approve! Businesses hire freelance talent to absorb ebbs and flows in activity or to fill talent gaps that are essential but not required every day. Businesses are all about returns on investments, though, so the big question becomes, how can you get the most from your investment in freelance talent?

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Men With Pens

MARCH 14, 2010

Freelancers avoid consultants. And it’s time more freelancers got on board. Most freelancers put off hiring a consultant because they don’t think they can afford one – so they keep scrimping along with their hopeful strategies for months, even years. You’re all set and teamed up with professionals, right? Even better?

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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

MARCH 13, 2013

Keep reading… No matter what type of freelancer, consultant or business owner you might be, and no matter what sort of product or service you sell, hosting a workshop is a great idea that could bring huge benefits to your business. But exactly how should you set up that workshop? How can you make sure it’s a win?

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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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ProBlogger

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

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. In the coming weeks this will rise to $70 (our first price rise since 2006). The Back Story. Design/Development. Editing/Proofreading. Ghostwriting.

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Men With Pens

MAY 19, 2010

Sloppy work habits are far more detrimental than many freelancers realize, and they’re keeping you from rocking out everything you should be able to get done in a day. Write down boundaries that would help you get more work done. They have to stay on top of everything. Most often, bad habits are the culprit. That’s no good.

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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. Prerequisite: you have a website.

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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. Let’s say you’re a copywriter specialized in travel brochures. Want to optimize your website, or even your client’s?

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Men With Pens

APRIL 4, 2010

It’s time to take a look at some top consultants for freelancers – you know, the kind that really make the difference to your business. It’s time to take a look at some top consultants for freelancers – you know, the kind that really make the difference to your business. We can help. Even if it can help them make money.

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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

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

MAY 23, 2010

So many, in fact, that I decided to write a post about it. Here’s a list of what to do – and much more importantly, what NOT to do when applying for freelance work: DO read the job ad. This is tough, especially for freelancers, because we all pride ourselves on being able to make our own schedule in our pyjamas.

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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.

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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. Prevent this by checking the publication to see: What topics it covers Who writes the articles. Write the article. Tags: Better Writing. Craft your query.

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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. Magazines/Freelancers: Find people who already create paid content elsewhere, whether it’s as a freelancer or on their own blog.

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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

JUNE 23, 2010

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. Even though writing a short story takes a week of hard graft. Now I’m offended.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 1, 2013

” And as I write this post, I’m thinking the same for my own businesses: I want 2013 to be better than ever, full of game-changing results. Blog posts, newsletters, website copy, emails… you have to write a lot to achieve your business goals. Oh, sure, you know how to write – most people do. I wanted to help.

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Men With Pens

APRIL 7, 2011

I met Lisa when she hired me for a business consultation about her new copywriting venture. So when she sent me this guest post that outlines some of her learning curve lessons as a new freelancer, I was thrilled – here was someone who’d gone from zero to being a confident writer who could stand up for herself, and for her business.

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Men With Pens

APRIL 1, 2012

Freelancers tend to struggle with selling, to some extent. That person may not even realize you’re capable of – or interested in – writing speeches, press releases, handouts, or a hundred other possible items that could really help him get where he wants to go. ” Slam, bam, thank you ma’am.

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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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