Jane Friedman

AUGUST 4, 2023

This summer, Wattpad is running their 14th annual Watty Awards , the company’s annual global writing competition. Ariana is a Latina immigrant from Venezuela who was an elementary school teacher before leaving her job to write full time. Jane: What was your initial motivation for writing and publishing on Wattpad?

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Content Hacker

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

Because… Entrepreneurs, you shouldn’t be writing your own content. Nope, you shouldn’t be the only one writing content for your brand. Finding gold-star contractors is becoming increasingly more streamlined to do, and there are even content writing agencies out there that will manage a writer for you. Source: Upwork.

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Men With Pens

NOVEMBER 21, 2012

Deeper yet, that writing had a voice, that it was animated by a current. I knew before then that writing had an unusual power over me, but the commendation told me that language, even my language, could hold sway over others as well. But I wasn’t discouraged enough not to write. Why do you write? Why Do You Write?

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 28, 2013

You know that writing great content is crucial to success in today’s online world. Everything I’ve just said isn’t news – all the pros tell you this: Write compelling website copy to pull in new customers. Write engaging blog posts that resonate with your readers. Write, write, write, write, write.

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Men With Pens

DECEMBER 6, 2011

He then went off to the Air Force and landed his first writing job as a sports editor in The Command Courier by lying about his experience. And while attending Columbia University School of General Studies and taking creative writing, he worked for Time as a copy boy for $51 a week. Assist you in finding your writing voice.

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Men With Pens

MAY 7, 2012

It’s time to announce the winners of the Damn Fine Words writing course contest … and boy, was it EVER tough to choose just two names from the 20+ submissions we received. Entrants fought hard to get into the Damn Fine Words writing course. Keep learning, keep writing, keep believing in yourself. Some were thoughtful.

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Men With Pens

APRIL 22, 2012

A lot of people have been telling me they wished they could register for the Damn Fine Words writing course. It’s launching May 7 for its 3rd edition, and people who write me say that if they could just get in on this course…. Welcome to the Damn Fine Words Writing Contest. The DFW Online Writing Course Contest Rules.

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Men With Pens

MARCH 18, 2012

Yet not all writing environments are created equal. Where Not to Write. Let’s go to the park and write! If you’re escaping your office for the glory of outdoor writing, you’re probably going to find yourself so distracted by the pretty surroundings that no work gets done. Where to Write.

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Men With Pens

AUGUST 15, 2012

I can write. Setting aside the part where you can do irreparable damage to the very brain that got you into the writing business, it’s not a health way to deal with the stress of the world (or the writing life). Which brings us to Option B: Admit that writing is hard. I have a university degree. Raise some chickens.

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Men With Pens

JUNE 6, 2012

The age of novel writing is over. Because I don’t like business writing. You need to write like you mean it and spend the effort asking permission to be heard. Yes, I thought business writing was from the Devil. And to be fair, there is still a lot of crap out there, passing itself off as legitimate copy.

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Men With Pens

AUGUST 20, 2012

The rumours are true: The Damn Fine Words Writing Course opens to new students on September 3. For 10 weeks, students learn effective writing techniques that help them create tangible bottom-line results. Each time I open the course to new students, I also open up a special writing contest. The Writing Course Contest Rules.

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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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Writing Prose Retail Content Creation 64

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 engaging blog posts that compel comments.

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Men With Pens

MAY 12, 2011

I’m going to tell you how not to write like an idiot in pubic. I recently read a 520-page publication from the editors of Writer’s Digest titled Writer’s Digest University: Everything You Need to Write and Sell Your Work. It has a lot of good info on writing and publishing for both beginning and experienced writers.

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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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The Creative Penn

MARCH 27, 2023

Today's show is sponsored by ProWritingAid, writing and editing software that goes way beyond just grammar and typo checking. With its detailed reports on how to improve your writing and integration with Scrivener, ProWritingAid will help you improve your book before you send it to an editor, agent or publisher.

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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

AUGUST 20, 2011

Damn Fine Words is going to be the writing course that changes the whole game for your business. Now, you may be curious about what’s inside the Damn Fine Words writing course , and I don`t blame you. Web copy, blog post, ebook chapter… You’ll feel like you’ve discovered a hidden secret. Don’t Write At All. Easy breezy.

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Men With Pens

AUGUST 14, 2011

They tell you to write. You should improve your web copy. You should write sales letters. How to write engaging posts. How to write snappy headlines. How to create compelling web copy. It showed in their web copy, because it didn’t bring in sales. They tell you to produce lots of it. You should blog.

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Men With Pens

MAY 8, 2012

Damn Fine Words is the writing course that changes businesses – and even lives. Students who’ve taken the course rave about how it’s opened up a whole new world of opportunities for them and how their perspective on writing for their business has brought them all sorts of fantastic results. Easy breezy!

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Writing Retail Content Creation Copywriter 43

Content Marketing Institute

NOVEMBER 12, 2017

I had a conversation with BuzzSumo co-founder Steve Rayson who said writing algorithms are available for purchase, have been bought, and are in use by major platforms. The key phrases behind content-writing robots you’ll see a lot – intelligent narratives, natural language generation (NLG), and automated storytelling technology.

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Men With Pens

APRIL 8, 2012

Sure, I could tell the difference between average copy and stellar copy, but I didn’t really see what that difference was. And as I began writing more and more website copy, I became frustrated and fascinated by this one missing piece of the puzzle. Have you seen website copy like this before? Perspective.

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Men With Pens

AUGUST 18, 2011

Upcoming posts will focus on better writing skills, in honor of Damn Fine Words ‘s launch. It’s the only online writing course that teaches you how to improve your writing skills AND get business results. You know that writers need to read to improve their writing skills. Don’t miss it! Great structure.

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Men With Pens

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

Maybe he wants a new website, or some copy, or marketing advice. Post by James Chartrand James Chartrand is a leading pro copywriter, online business consultant and the owner/founder/CEO of Men with Pens and Damn Fine Words , the game-changing writing course for business owners. So how often do you say it to your prospects?

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Consulting Copywriter Copywriting Projects 72

The Creative Penn

MAY 5, 2023

You can support the show at www.patreon.com/thecreativepenn Joanna Penn writes non-fiction for authors and is an award-nominated, New York Times and USA Today bestselling thriller and dark fantasy author as J.F. I write books and I record and publish audio, although I also do some professional speaking and teaching as well.

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Men With Pens

DECEMBER 1, 2011

It’s the end of 2011. Maybe you need brilliant copy. We usually sell our 5-page web copy package for $2,387. Need a website AND web copy? 5 pages of brilliant web copy, ready to help boost your sales. One custom-designed website AND 5 pages of web copy. I’ve got news for you: The coming year?

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Men With Pens

JUNE 15, 2012

For many people, writing is an art, a creative talent akin to music or sculpture or painting. For many more, writing is simply a communication tool. I consider writing somewhat of a craft or trade – artistic, yet functional and practical, like plumbing or welding. Writing doesn’t need to be art.

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ProBlogger

APRIL 15, 2021

One of my strategies for increasing my traffic was working out who I was writing it for. And having her as one of my ‘ideal’ readers instantly gave me ideas on what I could write about to engage her and meet her needs. Within 24 hours we’d sold 1,100 copies and made $15,000. Identify who you want reading your blog.

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Men With Pens

DECEMBER 22, 2010

Bundle Up Your Web Copy. Yank out that old, limping web copy on your site (you know, the content you probably wrote yourself that isn’t working hard to help you make money). Fill your business back up with a Gold package of results-focused web copy, specifically written to reach your target audience and hook them from hello.

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Men With Pens

DECEMBER 11, 2011

He’ll read some copy and look for clues that reinforce his original judgment. Well-written copy. Post by James Chartrand James Chartrand is an entrepreneur, a pro copywriter and the founder and CEO of Men with Pens and Damn Fine Words , the game-changing writing course for business owners. Does it look professional? Nice design.

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Men With Pens

MARCH 13, 2012

These are the writing idea killers. Cater to them, and you’ll run out of words, live in doubt and constantly fight with your writing confidence. Your writing becomes effortless, ideas flow from a fountain of creativity and words come easily, on demand. How do you skyrocket your writing confidence? Insecurities.

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Men With Pens

JUNE 17, 2012

We write in the hopes that we can increase profits for our business. You write, and write, and write, putting your thoughts together to draw the attention of others and then that random day comes. The company wound up trying to use my writing without paying me. Of course it is. What could the problem possibly be?

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Men With Pens

AUGUST 5, 2012

The guy couldn’t even type—but he could produce a “gush” of copy.). And that’s true whether I’m writing an ad, a news article or a personal essay. So if you’re an AW (amateur writer, i.e., you don’t write for a living), you should be encouraged, because you can take the pressure off yourself when you sit down to write.

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Transportation Copywriter Copywriting Writer 89

Men With Pens

DECEMBER 19, 2012

Maybe the copy is terrible. Your copy and sales pages. Post by James Chartrand James Chartrand is an entrepreneur, a pro copywriter and the founder and CEO of Men with Pens and Damn Fine Words , the game-changing writing course for business owners. Most freelancers have a terrible website. Maybe it’s too cluttered.

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Men With Pens

JUNE 12, 2011

So they give me the virtual finger, go work their asses off throwing together a business plan, mocking up a website, writing copy, and what have you. first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2011, All Rights Reserved. Do what you love and the money will follow!! Everyone knows that!!! But it doesn’t work.

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Men With Pens

OCTOBER 28, 2012

Of course, you can teach writing courses, as I do. Even though I had no journalism experience, I interviewed with a local magazine editor who was impressed by the fact that I taught writing courses to college students. My teaching status was verification of my ability to learn and master new writing styles. Have a book?

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Men With Pens

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

This means 23 copies of product A and 12 copies of product B. Is it really that hard to sell 2 copies of your high end product on a daily basis? Write two emails to send to yourself. You’ll copy/paste one in the Eye-On-The-Prize autoresponders and copy/paste the second in your Income Steps autoresponders.

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