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). This feature also allows you to upload PDF files for resumes/portfolios etc.

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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 this is the thing writers don’t get when they’re thinking about freelancing. The REAL copywriters are good writers. Most freelancers just give up too soon. But he’s a tease. They can sell stuff.

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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

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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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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JANUARY 19, 2010

Without further ado, allow me to introduce The Princess Bride Guide to Copywriting. 105 Responses to “The Princess Bride Guide to Copywriting&# Comments Read below or add a comment. This post is for you, so that you’ll go out and watch The Princess Bride again and again until you have seen it at least a dozen times.

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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

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

MAY 23, 2010

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. People were really excited to have the opportunity to work with us.

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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. Originally posted at The Web Squeeze 33 Responses to “Your Three-Step Blast-Away to Avoid Freelancer Burnout&# Comments Read below or add a comment. How about you?

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JULY 1, 2012

They’re also a great way to wow business clients with your portfolio. Post by Melissa Thomas Mellissa Thomas is a freelance copywriter, copy editor , and blog junkie sharing her business journey with new and growing entertainment business entrepreneurs over at E.i. Crazy bonus touch? How To Make a Digital Flipbook. EditionDuo.

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Men With Pens

FEBRUARY 28, 2010

Each day this week, I’m going to write about how you can get more money, better clients and the work you really love to do – all it takes is the magic words, and you’ll be enjoying a freelance business that really rocks. That shoemaker’s son has the same problem that many freelancers do – new and experienced both.

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Men With Pens

MARCH 4, 2010

You’ll be taking your freelance career to the next level in no time. The freelancer who thinks you’re awesome because you sent him some work? Building relationships with other freelancers – even the competition – is very handy to helping you improve your business. Remember Joe? So why aren’t you?

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Men With Pens

APRIL 8, 2010

Regardless if you are a freelance writer, a business executive, a graphic artist or if you are working a part-time job, you surely could use a bit of help in organizing your thoughts so that your days run more smoothly. Designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs in mind. We could all use more of that, eh!) Everyone these days is busy.

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Men With Pens

MARCH 28, 2010

You Need a Good Business Fit First If you’re a freelancer, choosing to work with an expert who has never worked on the internet, has never worked with online businesses or who has never been exposed to the freelancing lifestyle is a big mistake. You shouldn’t have to explain how freelancers work. thanks for the post.

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Men With Pens

MARCH 2, 2010

Then sit back and enjoy today’s post on how to earn better freelancing rates. You’ll be all set with a freelance business that pays you what you deserve to be paid. There’s a problem that’s common in the freelancing world: getting stuck at low rates and not seeming to be able to earn more. Neither do you.

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Men With Pens

APRIL 6, 2010

Most freelancers have enough trouble scrapping together money for the rent without having to worry about paying another couple of tens of thousands. You’re a freelancer. People want to see your portfolio, your testimonials, and your professional-looking website. Especially since no one cares about your degree. That’s right.

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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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Men With Pens

MAY 16, 2010

Laura Spencer is a freelance writer with over 19 years of professional writing experience. She blogs at Writing Thoughts and is editor for Freelance Folder. Hiring a Freelancer? I don’t want to catch any of you making these mistakes. ) What guidelines do you have? Are you a guest poster? Has this post been helpful to you?

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Men With Pens

DECEMBER 10, 2009

If you missed the first few posts, you can read them here: The intro to SMART freelancing The first key: Specific The second key: Measurable The third key: Agreed Upon The fourth key: Realistic Today is the last in the series of freelancing SMARTer, truly a bittersweet moment for me. In fact, I’d have to agree with you.

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Men With Pens

MAY 2, 2010

Your freelancing lifestyle depends on your copy being read. This isn’t about grabbing the first freelancer that catches your eye. Everyday I take time to study copywriting skills. Take Skillocracy.com, a great new website for freelancers. Your web copy can’t afford the same passive indifference. Powered by frugal

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Men With Pens

MARCH 3, 2010

You’ll be relaxing your way to a freelance business that lets you breathe and still pay the bills. There are a lot of freelancers who have trouble saying no (which you haven’t, you’ll note), and they tend to be people-pleasers that want others to like them and think they’re helpful. Ah, the rush job.

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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

NOVEMBER 22, 2009

We did try to tell you there was nothing to this vicious rumor of a new, updated, expanded and generally awesome upgraded version of Write for the Web, your guide to becoming a freelance writer on the Internet. Oh, hang on, I do write on the web, just not a CopyWriter. The Unlimited Freelancer half-price? None at all.

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Men With Pens

JUNE 2, 2010

Get RSS right here Get email updates here Recent Posts What to Do When You Feel Like You Can’t Catch Up How to Take the Next Step in Your Freelance Career What To Do When Clients Haggle Which Type of Entrepreneur Are You? I think we’ve all arrived at a very special place. Powered by frugal

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JULY 4, 2010

I am not a copywriter myself but I can imagine when you are constantly writing for your clients and adopting to the tone of theiar website, sometimes you may lose your natural voice when you are writing on your own blog. I like numbers 3 & 8… I might even combine them for maximum effect. Great post – thank you.

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MARCH 30, 2010

Get RSS right here Get email updates here Recent Posts What to Do When You Feel Like You Can’t Catch Up How to Take the Next Step in Your Freelance Career What To Do When Clients Haggle Which Type of Entrepreneur Are You? I think we’ve all arrived at a very special place. Powered by frugal

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Men With Pens

MARCH 18, 2010

Most of our readership isn’t just into writing for the scads of money to be made while working in your pajamas and holding a beer in one hand (because that’s how freelancing works, right?). The response was pretty overwhelming. Many of you are fascinated by the idea of writing just because you love it. Powered by frugal

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Men With Pens

MARCH 1, 2010

You’ll be on your way to enjoying a freelance business that brings you more of what you want in no time. Many new freelancers fall into the common trap into of believing that taking on more work for less money is just as good as earning more money for less work. Sounds like a win to me. But you also have to enjoy the quiet.

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JUNE 9, 2010

When you start freelancing, you usually spend time online looking for the big names in your line of work. Amy Harrison runs Harrisonamy Copywriting. Subscribe to her blog or follow her on twitter: @littleunred for more copywriting (and sometimes irreverent) updates. It taught me a lot. Tim Gordon´s last blog.

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Men With Pens

JUNE 27, 2010

If you’re like many freelancers, you’re probably not sleeping well at all. We’re freelancers. The problem is that we freelancers all know healthy sleep habits are good for us. But many freelancers just don’t follow that oh-so-simple-and-sage advice. We’re supposed to be able to handle it.

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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. Maybe I should offer my services…?!

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Men With Pens

APRIL 15, 2010

When I started freelancing full time, I also started a Masters degree in Creative Writing. 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. I’m new to copywriting and in a dry spell.

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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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Men With Pens

MAY 9, 2010

Contained within this word is the secret to web copywriting that knows the heart and mind of your client – yea! Why You Should Use a Questionnaire Questionnaires don’t just work for web copywriting services. I believe many freelancers forget this and it’s good that you wrote this post to many who forgot, including myself.

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Men With Pens

NOVEMBER 29, 2009

Written by James - 19 Comments There’s a strategy used in copywriting, and it involves being authoritative, even aggressive. It’s unfortunate that so many new copywriters get sucked into writing this sort of thing and think it applies to any sort of copywriting. Are you making these 7 freelance website mistakes?

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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?), There Is A Light That Never Goes Out Reply Shane Arthur ( @shanearthur ) June 24, 2010 at 9:54 am I edit copywriters. Can we have disco music and flashing lights?)

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