Grammarly

DECEMBER 7, 2022

That person had some help from another writer, a ghostwriter. . Famous writers sometimes hire ghostwriters to keep producing work when they don’t have the time, ability, or interest to continue writing themselves. The difference between ghostwriting and copywriting is style and project scope. 5 ghostwriting examples.

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Men With Pens

FEBRUARY 28, 2010

You were supposed to deliver this project at 5pm and you’re almost finished but… A new email comes in. Hire yourself, and assign yourself a project. Pick a project that will help further your success. I set a date to get it done and treated it like a client project. Emails bombard you. It’s a rush.

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Men With Pens

MARCH 4, 2010

If you ever decide to take a break to work on a project or to get some much-needed rest, good freelancers like Joe could take over other projects you have on the go for a week or two. Let Joe take on all the coding that goes into a project while you work on the design side of things. And you get to take care of yourself.

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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. In a recent conversation, a writer told me that he hates projects about things that don’t interest him. Top writers are ruthless editors and heartless revisionists. He’s a nice guy. We all make them.

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Men With Pens

MAY 26, 2010

There’s a school of writing – call it writers’ boot camp – that tells you things like: You must write every day. Writers’ block is just laziness Now, there’s some truth in these bits of advice, otherwise we’d never listen to them. Well, if you’re a writer, you probably enjoy writing.

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Men With Pens

MAY 11, 2010

Allow me to tell you: We’ve overhauled, revamped and created a truly extraordinary resource for fiction writers everywhere, and we’ve packaged it up into a very entertaining and useful book called How to Create Believable Characters. Any projects you’d like to drop hints about? Go for it; we’re all ears.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 7, 2010

Some writing jobs are just dreary, like being a marketing writer at Shoelaces-R-Us. Some writers, like me, have a thick skin and are pretty Type-A anyway. But I think most writers are not compatible with that sort of bulldozer personality. Some writers are happy with just a little extra income.

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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. Sometimes, the most effective way to be the best freelance writer for your client is to tell that person why you shouldn’t be hired for a specific job. What a great idea.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 17, 2010

I’d say the biggest lessons I’ve learned, both on the job and now in my post journo career as a writer/illustrator/etc…, is to accentuate what you do best and what makes you unique. However, the drive to do my best, prove myself and find creative ways to get the scoops made me a much better reporter. Powered by frugal

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Men With Pens

MARCH 3, 2010

I just recently began turning projects down (and oh my – the stress relief!). repeatedly reschedule meetings, fail to send promised information) to bring the project to a grinding halt once you drop everything for them. Scribe – the SEO tool for writers Reply Go ahead. Karen Marcus´s last blog. Charge accordingly.

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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. I am 100% on board with creating your own courses and creating your own ‘class projects.’

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Men With Pens

DECEMBER 20, 2009

How do you tell your clients that you need an extension on a project because you’re sick? They won’t be shocked and dismayed when you finally do announce there’s no way in hell you can get out of bed and that their project is going to be late. If a client gets sick, you can bet the project gets pushed back.

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Telecommunication Freelance Projects Copywriter 56

Men With Pens

JULY 18, 2010

Also makes you more likely to clear the jump (project) you’re going over because you’re not hyper focused on it. Takes the pressure of that one jump (project) by forcing you to see that it’s part of a sequence. 2 — Always look ahead to the next jump – Excellent advice! Did you ever forget the course?

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 14, 2010

Like my hometown of Tulsa, Oklahoma, I start a lot of projects and then get sidetracked. It’s essential for a writer to carry some sort of writing instrument with them! You’re dead on, man. Go to get that first draft done. Justin´s last blog. It is the only time that I ever seem to sit still! Powered by frugal

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Men With Pens

MARCH 8, 2010

Twitter,Facebook, your project manager, your to-do list app, Google Analytics, your bookkeeping software, or your email accounts? Are You A Buttoned-Up or Buttoned-Down Freelance Writer? My husband and daughter wouldn’t know where to start in dismantling or maintaining my little portfolio of sites. We need a custodian too.

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Men With Pens

NOVEMBER 29, 2009

Every writer who has ever sent me samples hoping to get a project has sent me this sort of copy. Spiritually, ecumenically, grammatically." - Captain Jack Sparrow Home | Services | About | Comment Policy | Disclosure | Contact Copyright © 2006 - 2010 30 Sous Zero Inc. It doesn’t. Dean Rieck´s last blog.

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Men With Pens

JUNE 27, 2010

Why Not Everyone Should Be a Freelance Writer Reply Srinivas Rao ( @skooloflife ) June 28, 2010 at 9:27 am I’ve found that people have this obsession with working lots of hours. I tend to fall asleep right away (between 10 and 11 pm), but like Melinda wake up at 3:00 and can’t get back to sleep. Laura Spencer´s last blog.

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Men With Pens

APRIL 13, 2010

The person was unapologetic, which is absolutely fine, because she believed in her message and project and felt justified in letting others know about it. Spiritually, ecumenically, grammatically." - Captain Jack Sparrow Home | Services | About | Comment Policy | Disclosure | Contact Copyright © 2006 - 2010 30 Sous Zero Inc.

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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. Thanks all.

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Men With Pens

DECEMBER 8, 2009

We don’t call photographers, artists, or other writers hacks when they charge for their works. Paid subscriptions would also let writers be writers instead of the affiliate marketers and AdSense gurus they have to be today. Or work on passive income projects. Shouldn’t bloggers have the same right?

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Men With Pens

NOVEMBER 7, 2012

They don’t know whether you’ve just finished a year-long project or just opened your freelancing business. Or how it lets you work on your own projects. Don’t have any client work or projects? No problem: Spend time preparing sample works for your portfolio and show them off through social media.

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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 10, 2010

Defeating Procrastination: Become a Finisher Reply Rob Fleming - Freelance Writer for Hire ( @thewordsman ) January 11, 2010 at 6:23 am If all i needed was to be liked, then i wouldn’t have to market myself ever again! Rob Fleming – Freelance Writer for Hire´s last blog.

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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 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. They’re all small business owners. “I’m a designer!&# URL please? Powered by frugal

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Men With Pens

JUNE 20, 2010

But if you’re like most writers (and you probably are), you’ve read the ‘read aloud’ tip already. You’re a good writer already. Writers – especially new ones – tend to get confused about the ‘voice’ they should use. You’ve nodded, smiled and completely ignored it. Or are you?

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Men With Pens

JULY 7, 2010

And for the freelancer, a clear statement of the project that includes understandable objectives, requirements and specific deliverables, helps focus his time and resources on the task at hand, instead of trying to figure out what you need. Trust freelancers to see the project through. Let freelancers do their job. 6) Thank them.

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Men With Pens

JUNE 13, 2010

I’ve turned down a few projects because I knew they were scams or they used unethical tactics. 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?

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Men With Pens

FEBRUARY 25, 2010

This is a reminder for all of us that it’s not just buyer beware – it’s writer be careful, too. …Science fiction is central to everything we’ve ever done, and people who make fun of science fiction writers don’t know what they’re talking about. Ahh, science fiction, how do I love thee?

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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&# ? As for “Writers butt&# , er… what the hell is that? Opposite of writers block?

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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. Lots of ways to get you off your ass and into your new career as a web writer. We have learned nothing since then. No excuses.

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Men With Pens

JULY 25, 2010

On Starting Projects- Finding a Balance Between Iteration &amp Planning Reply Marian Schembari ( @marianschembari ) July 26, 2010 at 4:24 am I’m with Joel – the term Thought Leader is actually a really stupid one. But plenty of people may really appreciate that writer’s efforts! Joel Falconer´s last blog.

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Men With Pens

JULY 11, 2010

Here’s a thought: What if that dropping readership, that dwindling traffic and that lack of discussion lets you invest your time in better projects, ones that help you get closer to your goals? Part of my goal is to grow into a stronger writer every day. But I know I don’t blog or writer enough.

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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. I come by regularly for a jump start to my daily blog, and I’m hoarding ideas for a big writing project I’m starting in January.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 3, 2010

I think there are tons of monetization models (and one of my projects is figuring out the essential monetization patterns for info products.) Giving away what is my livelihood is not wise for a professional writer. Long Writer/Editor/Digital Publisher [link] Where the Short Story LIVES! Free samples, yes.

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Men With Pens

APRIL 27, 2010

5 Ways to Trim the Fat from Your Next Project Reply John Collins ( @affiliatetips ) April 28, 2010 at 10:42 am Hi Taylor - I remember the first time I had a similar experience. They know you well enough to project that tone. That doesn’t mean being a pushover, it just means keeping it professional and staying calm and collective.

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