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.

Writing 100

Writing Freelance Projects Writer 100

Men With Pens

JUNE 9, 2011

You think you’re writing project is hard? As I write this, my nose is about 1cm from the computer screen (that’s 2/5 of an inch, for those of you who are imperially inclined). With any challenge, I think the best thing to do is acknowledge it, make it hilarious, and find some way to use it in your writing.

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Writing Writer Copywriter Copywriting 89

Men With Pens

OCTOBER 18, 2012

All the big names say you should write one. In fact, one well-written ebook can bring your business thousands of dollars in fresh clients and new projects. Here’s the problem: How do you write an ebook like that? You know what you want to write about… but where to begin? Isn’t that worth your time?

Writing 49

Writing Copywriter Copywriting Projects 49

Men With Pens

JUNE 3, 2012

Usually you spend years in your industry, soaking up its knowledge for a decade before you write your own “how to” manual. You don’t start freelancing by writing a book. And I didn’t write just any old nonfiction “How to Run a Business” book – I wrote a fiction thriller novel.

Freelance 63

Freelance Writing Consulting Projects 63

Men With Pens

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

If you take on a project knowing that your work and his money will be a complete waste, it’s (in my humble opinion) wrong not to tell this person the state of affairs.… first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2011, All Rights Reserved. … Click here to read the rest of the article on Men with Pens.

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Consulting Copywriter Copywriting Projects 72

Men With Pens

OCTOBER 22, 2012

They say that if you write a compelling ebook, you’ll juice up your sales. They say that if you write expert advice, you’ll instantly create credibility. They say that if you write an engaging ebook, you’ll bring in new customers. How do you write ebook content that turns your free download into a must-have incentive?

Writing 45

Writing Copywriter Copywriting Engagement 45

Bramework

DECEMBER 1, 2023

How to Copywrite for Success in 2024 Ultimately, quality content attracts and engages qualified audiences, while effective calls-to-action convert interest into leads and sales. Influencer marketing spending was projected to reach $15 billion by 2022. Company A’s blog drove very little traffic. Influencers will proliferate.

Content 52

Content Entertainment Brand Awareness Education 52

Men With Pens

AUGUST 25, 2011

Now, Damn Fine Words is the writing course that’s all about results, action, progress and getting you to where you want to be – just from knowing how to write well. Oh, and we’ll probably be talking lots about how to get even more business results through writing. Writing well is key to your success. Your Writing Voice.

Writing 44

Writing Consulting Copywriter Copywriting 44

Men With Pens

JANUARY 18, 2012

I learned this when I signed up for Damn Fine Words , James Chartrand’s writing course. This was the most valuable part – a complete writing system, an approach that could be used to take any project from start to finish. And I used the first lessons of Damn Fine Words to help me write my report. Signing up excited me.

Projects 59

Projects Copywriter Copywriting Writer 59

Men With Pens

AUGUST 23, 2011

Have you ever been so jazzed about your project that you feel you could take on the world? But how can you rekindle motivation for a project that’s become duller than grey ashes? And then you can create a snowball effect that gets you jazzed, full of excitement and feeling awesome about your project. You’re on fire!

Projects 70

Projects Copywriter Copywriting Writing 70

Men With Pens

JULY 1, 2012

One solution that many probloggers tout as the answer is to write an ebook. While the Audit Bureau of Circulations reported a 125% increase in digital magazine readership from 2010 to 2011 for consumer magazines, AdAge reported in March 2012 that the jump still only accounts for 1% of total paid and verified circulation. Translation?

Freelance Copywriting 57

Freelance Copywriting Search Engine Optimization Copy Editor Blog 57

Men With Pens

APRIL 7, 2011

I met Lisa when she hired me for a business consultation about her new copywriting venture. I had been working from morning to night on multiple projects at less than half my rates as a favour for a few friends. People hire me for my copywriting expertise, so I need to continuously sharpen the sword. from Lisa – enjoy!

Medical 82

Medical Copywriter Copywriting Banking 82

Men With Pens

DECEMBER 19, 2012

Too many other projects on the go. 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. I was planning to get around to that…” They know their website has problems. They make excuses.

Freelance 51

Freelance Copywriter Copywriting Copy 51

Men With Pens

JULY 11, 2012

They write a short to-do list. I’ve been privy to a top-secret project that’s been in the works for several months – a special program specifically designed to crush dream-killing procrastination, once and for all. Peter’s been working on this top-secret project for months. They tinker a bit more.

Banking 47

Banking Projects Copywriter Copywriting 47

Men With Pens

JANUARY 29, 2012

Worse was that I spent a lot of time writing for my blog, sharing good solutions, smart advice or better methods… but I wasn’t seeing many readers put the advice I shared to good use. I started losing my writing voice. I looked back on older posts and wished I could write like that again – but I couldn’t. It was done.

Blog 60

Blog Blogging Copywriter Copywriting 60

Men With Pens

SEPTEMBER 1, 2011

And as I waved goodbye at the bus stop, I thought about how much facing that first day of Grade One can teach you about starting that project you’ve been working on, that launch you’ve been preparing, or even that first day of business you’ve been planning for so long. Here’s the thing: Yes, the unknown is scary – but it’s not deadly.

Projects 56

Projects Copywriter Copywriting Writing 56

Men With Pens

APRIL 1, 2012

That person may not even realize you’re capable of – or interested in – writing speeches, press releases, handouts, or a hundred other possible items that could really help him get where he wants to go. I think I can bring some real value as a ghostwriter for that book he’s thinking of writing.”

Freelance Copywriting 57

Freelance Copywriting Freelance Consulting Banking 57

ProBlogger

NOVEMBER 25, 2011

I write radio and TV commercials. You and I happen to be living in 2011, which means that all we need to be productive in certain fields of endeavor are a laptop, a power source, a word processor, and an Internet connection. That means that I have to allot slightly more time to my projects, and upload them in batches.

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