2006 Freelance Freelance Copywriting Projects 
Ben Settle
JANUARY 1, 2024
And it’s all pure, unadulterated self-projection and, I would add, self-delusion. Real life story about that: I learned this lesson the hard way in 2006. It was for a course for freelance copywriters. But these guys always think “they’re” business is different. That they are somehow “above” it all.
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. I can boil it down to 7 general ideas: 1. That’s bunk.
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Men With Pens
FEBRUARY 18, 2010
One was a conversation with James, who commented on one of my blogs that many copywriters aren’t good with numbers. Another discussion was with an associate who said he saw freelance projects on Elance with bids of $50 for sales letters and $5 for blog posts. Charge hourly for long or uncertain projects.
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. If you want to make a career of writing, should you look for a full-time job in a company or strike out on your own as a freelancer?
Men With Pens
JULY 1, 2012
Customize the digital project on the site with live links, ads, meta tags, branding, etc. Since you’re free to produce a digital flipbook at any frequency you desire (weekly, monthly, quarterly, annually, special projects or reports only, etc.), EditionDuo. The procedure: Design your PDF(s). Upload the final PDF file to the site.
Men With Pens
APRIL 1, 2012
Freelancers tend to struggle with selling, to some extent. If you’re not capable or interested in providing those services, you can still be the hero by recommending a great fellow freelancer who specializes in whatever your client needs. Now’s your chance to carefully yet confidently let him know! ” Success ensues.
Men With Pens
JUNE 13, 2010
I’ve turned down a few projects because I knew they were scams or they used unethical tactics. As a rule, I can work for about 3 hours on one project before getting a little loopy, so I move on to something else in the afternoon. James: Think back to a project when you’d done a really great job – an awesome job.
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