Men With Pens

JANUARY 17, 2010

Winning in a competition is not the same thing as being creative and innovative and coming up with new ideas. However, the drive to do my best, prove myself and find creative ways to get the scoops made me a much better reporter. Also, look inside your own self as a source of inspiration too. Powered by frugal

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Men With Pens

JUNE 27, 2010

Our ability to produce creative quality on just five hours sleep is a badge of honour that’s applauded and lauded! It’s easier to get frustrated or discouraged when you’re lacking snooze-time, and you might find yourself struggling for creative ideas or feeling snappish with clients – the guys who pay your bills, remember?

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Men With Pens

APRIL 6, 2010

People want to see your portfolio, your testimonials, and your professional-looking website. Actually, we’re happy to put ourselves forward as the expert for anyone who wants to learn how to start your kick-ass web writer business. have a gig as a blog advisor on an interent magazine for creatives. That’s right. But beyond that!

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Men With Pens

DECEMBER 20, 2009

Henri @ Wake Up Cloud December 21, 2009 at 4:20 am I can’t speak from a freelancing standpoint but I can completely relate from someone who has hired many writers. Henri – There are a great many writers out there who do struggle to meet their deadlines. The real problem is doing creative work. Just plain polite, no?

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Men With Pens

FEBRUARY 21, 2010

That’s because there ain’t any posts like that, and your a darned good writer. How can wearing the same costume make people more creative or smart? readers, It was called, “How to Be a Sensitive, Ponytailed Marketing Guy.&# : [link] It’s a subject I’m passionate about as a writer and marketer.

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Men With Pens

NOVEMBER 26, 2009

Written by James - 36 Comments It’s November, which means that if you’re a fiction writer, it’s National Novel Writing Month for you. That’s why people with a manuscript, even really good writers, aren’t publishing their work. Too many writers make this mistake, this assumption. And that’s the problem with NaNoWriMo.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 14, 2010

Waiting until your great idea moves out of the inspiration phase before you write it down (or however else you creatively express yourself) is a guaranteed way to forget all about your great idea. It’s essential for a writer to carry some sort of writing instrument with them! It is the only time that I ever seem to sit still!

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 21, 2010

Accidental social networking for introverted creatives, otherwise known as Twitter Reply Josh Hanagarne ( @joshhanagarne ) January 22, 2010 at 10:07 am @Annemieke: If it reflects your thoughts on blogging, were both geniuses. ’ I follow writers when I can relate to the person behind the words more so than the words themselves.

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Men With Pens

JULY 21, 2010

comes along with this post on bravery, and how being a writer is a perfectly good measure of it. But if you’re a writer – if you’re taking ideas out of your head and turning them into words – then you’re sure as hell brave. You’re inspired and encouraged and invigorated by your fellow writers.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 12, 2010

I’m inclined to agree with Sir Doyle that the creative mind is very much like an attic, but there is one thing I disagree with: Crowding our brain up with too much knowledge isn’t exactly the problem that most of us encounter. When we neglect the attic of our mind, all our creativity goes to waste. You’re not sure, though.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 28, 2010

Today’s guest post comes to us from Susan Johnston, the Urban Muse Writer. If you give clients a freebie or cut them a ridiculously good deal (even if you’re trying to build your portfolio or help a friend), then you’re sending the message that you and your skills come cheap. Freelancing can be much the same.

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Men With Pens

APRIL 15, 2010

So when it hit me, I did – and here’s her post on how to be a better writer – fast. And I’ve been soaking up advice from sites like Copyblogger and Men with Pens as well as material from some other excellent writers in the blogosphere. Most writers aren’t brimming over with confidence, either.

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Men With Pens

MARCH 21, 2010

Is it common to take “creative liberties&# among copywriters and just make up a complete bogus story to sell the product better? What’s amazing to me is how many writers use one voice, and it’s often their own. Sometimes, writers simply don’t hear the client’s voice at all. Ragnar´s last blog.

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Men With Pens

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

See, if you’re a writer, a blogger or an online business owner, you need to connect with the community. I’ve become a better writer and started my fitness blog. How do you get rid of “writer’s butt&# ? Has Social Media Cheapened Creative Talent? What a twit. The online community. I like that.

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Men With Pens

JULY 11, 2010

It takes time, energy, skills, money, creativity and consistency to make it work. Part of my goal is to grow into a stronger writer every day. Podcast- Quest for Meaning Reply Joshua Black | The Underdog Millionaire ( @jblack2012 ) July 12, 2010 at 1:22 pm Staying creative and changing the game plan are KEY.

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Men With Pens

MARCH 2, 2010

Never Face Writers Block Again (and have Fresh Ideas Every Day) Reply Kyle Healey March 3, 2010 at 2:51 am I used to do a ton of freelance SEO and copywriting work, but eventually you just get pushed out by the masses willing to work for pennies. Nobody else knows if you feel a bit lacking in confidence, nor should they. And my jaw dropped.

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Men With Pens

MARCH 9, 2010

“Uh, I don’t have a website yet…&# “I’m a writer!&# Sure, a web site implies the writer exists, but a social presence reveals the writer and builds relationships with people who can help. Scared of being responsibly creative. “I’m a designer!&# URL please? Powered by frugal

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Men With Pens

JUNE 13, 2010

Too many writers just don’t understand how important marketing is … it’s the engine behind modern economies that makes our lives a thousand times better than they were generations ago. James: Ever get writer’s block? James: A lot of writers would love to have your life. The REAL copywriters are good writers.

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Men With Pens

APRIL 18, 2010

Joy ( @leslieajoy ) April 19, 2010 at 2:06 am I think that in the same way it’s suggested that writers set aside time each day to write, everyone (bloggers or non-bloggers), should set aside some time each day for learning and keeping up on new trends. It’s just not that interesting anymore. susan´s last blog.

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Men With Pens

JULY 7, 2010

For example, hiring a creative consultant can bring fresh ideas and the alternative perspective you need to get your business from good to great. Some clients I’ve been with for several years were initially those “cheap writers wanted&# people, and they quickly saw that quality counts! And as a freelancer myself, I approve!

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Men With Pens

DECEMBER 22, 2009

Today Facebook… Tomorrow, The Fruit of Your Womb Reply Gillian - Google SEO December 23, 2009 at 7:03 am I’m so glad I’ve found this wonderful community of writers. Why you need down time to be creative Reply Deb Ng ( @debng ) December 23, 2009 at 11:19 am Happy holidays to all the pen people and the MwP community! -

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Men With Pens

DECEMBER 13, 2009

I was a writer. Awesome idea … I have a degree in English too, like so many other writers, but this is a very cool way to differentiate oneself. I wouldn’t be the writer – or the person – I am without it. But I think for many, especially the creative types, the path is not such a straight line.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 19, 2010

At least, that’s how I always take it (as a creative writer) Reply Kelly January 20, 2010 at 3:20 pm Melinda, BWAH ha ha—I wasn’t going to mention not knowing who Joss Whedon is. One mustn’t forget the fabulous writers over at the BBC did more than just Monty Python and Dr. Who. I’ll pass.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 3, 2010

I think adsense and banner ads still work well, it just takes a little more creativity to have them work well. Giving away what is my livelihood is not wise for a professional writer. Long Writer/Editor/Digital Publisher [link] Where the Short Story LIVES! John Paul Aguiar´s last blog. Free samples, yes. Powered by frugal

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Men With Pens

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

And this sounds mighty familiar to me as a writer, as it will to many of the rest of you. Mine is to make a living as a writer. I certainly don’t think I implied that creative freelancer types are better than anyone else. He’s also currently working as a promoter and a waiter to pay the bills. Don’t believe me?

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Men With Pens

APRIL 27, 2010

Parenting Is A Creative Act Reply Chris Mower ( @firesamurai ) April 28, 2010 at 10:31 am Great reminder. Not everyone is a great writer so it’s no wonder their written messages may leave huge communication gaps or gaffs for us to ponder. I can get a bit messed up second guessing other people’s email sometimes.

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Men With Pens

DECEMBER 6, 2009

We blog our hearts out, pouring creativity, knowledge and advice into each post we write. It’s long-term, it’s tiring, it’s creatively exhausting and it’s completely unpaid. It’s an ongoing press release, article marketing, a free full-page newspaper ad, it’s an interactive portfolio, etc.

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Men With Pens

JUNE 2, 2010

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. For example, a post shouldn’t be too long to be awesome.

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Men With Pens

JUNE 9, 2010

Will Creativity Build or Break your Business? Will Creativity Build or Break your Business? Will Creativity Build or Break your Business? Will Creativity Build or Break your Business? Top 5 Things for (extremely) Shy Writers to Think About When Introducing Themselves and Their Work to Strangers.

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Men With Pens

MAY 9, 2010

Sometimes it takes just a little nudge to get the creativity flowing! And as service providers, be we writers or designers or marketers, our goal is to help our clients achieve what they want. FitJerk – Do you send them flowers? I think they deserve flowers. Joshua – That’s exactly it. Powered by frugal

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Men With Pens

DECEMBER 1, 2009

This person caught my attention years ago with his creative words, his ability to reach out and touch people and his perseverance. (Oh, His work and creative career stirred my curiosity. I could see the parallels and similarities between his life and my own – and that of writers, freelancers and bloggers everywhere.

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Men With Pens

MARCH 23, 2010

What burnout can teach you about creativity (or what I did on my late winter vacation) Reply Giulietta Nardone ( @giuliettaspeaks ) March 24, 2010 at 9:37 am Hey Taylor, I too find that talking to folks on the phone or in person brings out the real person. Stacey Cornelius´s last blog. I think we’ve all arrived at a very special place.

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