Men With Pens

JANUARY 30, 2013

I mumble, I whisper, I grin and give a little snort… I’m a noisy, noisy writer. The mental image you create of the writer is most likely not very flattering. How to Avoid Bullet-Hard Emails first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2011, All Rights Reserved. You should hear me when I write an email.

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Men With Pens

JUNE 6, 2012

The dawn of a new era has begun — the Age of Copywriting — and it’s marked by one indisputable fact: People don’t have much time to read anymore. So what’s the writer who has a message to share with the world to do? So I started learning about copywriting. I still wince when I read most copywriting blogs.

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Men With Pens

AUGUST 5, 2012

“I am a lousy copywriter.” True confession now: On my first draft, I don’t even try to be a good writer. 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. ” (How great an ad man was he?

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ProBlogger

JULY 27, 2011

SEO copywriting is the worst invention since the vuvuzela, and does at least as much to drown out coherent thought. Visit the indoor and outdoor observation decks in the (5-word phrase describing the hotel) to see why our panoramic view of Cincinnati was voted the Best of Cincinnati for 2010 and 2011 by the Cincinnati Review-Journal.

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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. The post In-Depth Content is King: Creating Helpful, Authoritative Content appeared first on Bramework | AI writer that helps you write blogs 5X faster.

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Men With Pens

OCTOBER 7, 2012

That’s the attitude you want to bring to your rejections in copywriting – so you can master the slightly more sophisticated skill of becoming a professional writer. I would tell myself that I was a great copywriter, that those people just didn’t understand my style. Understanding Rejection: Yes, It’s You. Leave a Comment!

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Men With Pens

AUGUST 26, 2012

You know that stereotype of the tortured writer? I know this because I took the Damn Fine Words writing course, taught by A-list blogger and professional copywriter, James Chartrand. And with techniques like these at your disposal, you can put that tortured writer stereotype to rest. It doesn’t have to be that way.

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Men With Pens

AUGUST 15, 2012

Everyone’s acquainted with the monotone singsong of the AA’s introduction being rattled off, so do me a favor and imagine that when you read the following sentence: Hello-my-name-is-Kathy-and-I’m-a-writer. I’ve been a copywriter for almost 20 years now. It’s no wonder some of the greatest writers we’ve ever known were alcoholics.

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Men With Pens

OCTOBER 27, 2011

One of the biggest barriers facing a new writer – a blogger, a novelist, a copywriter – is the self-knowledge of just how far away you are from their ideal. When I first started copywriting, I was afraid to show my work to anyone. I was afraid to show first drafts to my colleagues. The ones who won’t make it do not understand.

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Men With Pens

JUNE 9, 2011

As writers, we rely on our unique ability to convey the visual world in words. I’m Steff, a legally blind writer and blogger. As a writer, you can’t be half-assed, you can’t be wishy-washy. As writers, we’re eternally curious. You think you’re writing project is hard? Welcome to my world.

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Men With Pens

APRIL 22, 2012

Why becoming a better writer could literally change your life. Two judges will help me select the winners: Taylor Lindstrom is a professional writer who has worked closely with me for several years. The Best Online Writing Course Contest Ever first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2011, All Rights Reserved.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 3, 2012

These weren’t writers setting up shop, by the way. It first launched in September of 2011 to resounding success. The Damn Fine Words course comes packed with 20 hands-on lessons specifically designed to teach you how improve your writing skills in just 10 weeks so that you become a better, more effective writer. How, how, how….

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Men With Pens

JULY 14, 2011

And if the quality of writing around the web is any indication, it’s a question very few writers ask themselves. When new writers receive the advice that they should just keep writing, their advisors are essentially telling them to keep knocking out those 10,000 hours. Does that mean you can’t learn how to be a professional writer?

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Men With Pens

OCTOBER 4, 2012

Writer’s block might disappear forever. No writer’s block. 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. No epic required. Imagine what might happen then. No pressure.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 8, 2012

Why becoming a better writer could literally change your life. Two judges will help me select the winners: Taylor Lindstrom is a professional writer who has worked closely with me for several years. The Damn Fine Words Writing Contest first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2011, All Rights Reserved.

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ProBlogger

MAY 21, 2013

This is a guest contribution by Charles Cuninghame, website copywriter and owner of Text-Centric. In a widely reported study in 2011, British entrepreneur Charles Duncombe found a single spelling mistake can cut online sales in half! Charles Cuninghame is a website copywriter and the author of the Website Content Cheat-Sheet.

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Men With Pens

APRIL 25, 2012

How to be an eclectic writer who still stays in your niche. You’ll get the dial-in number and also be signed up to receive extra bonus content, more hot interviews with leading writers and powerful writing tips from Damn Fine Words. Advice on writing while you travel and what to do in crazy locations. Leave a Comment!

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Men With Pens

MARCH 13, 2012

Writer’s block. Destroy them, and you’ve freed yourself from the psychological traps of writer’s block forever. How do you cure writer’s block? The minds of writers are rife with fear. Writers suffer mountains of self-doubt and cripple themselves with a lack of writing confidence.

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Men With Pens

MARCH 18, 2012

There comes a point in every freelance writer’s career where he simply can’t take it any more. Here’s a quick lists of a library’s virtues for a writer. Unless you’re independently wealthy — and how many copywriters do you know who can say that? Libraries also make wonderful work environments.

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Men With Pens

MAY 5, 2011

Get another writer to look over your plan. This is a rather obvious step, but it trips up a lot of writers. You probably know writers who produce breathtaking prose – but who never complete anything. Another writer who’s also working on a long project. Aim for ‘enough’ – not too little and not too much.

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Men With Pens

NOVEMBER 18, 2012

He’s also an unlikely candidate for a writer’s hero. If you’re trying to forge a niche for yourself as a writer, then you could definitely learn a few lessons from this scurvy pirate. As a writer, don’t settle for being merely good. Listen, Ye Landlubbers! Be THE Best. The man put lit matches in his hair.

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Men With Pens

FEBRUARY 19, 2012

They clearly state (in writing, no less) that they’d like to become better writers and would appreciate my counsel. Very few actually wanted to do the work and put in the practice they need to do to become better writers. first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2011, All Rights Reserved. Fantastic.

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Men With Pens

JUNE 16, 2011

When I set up my copywriting business, one of the first things I did was hire a writing coach. Being a (surprise, surprise) a topnotch writer will. The only way I know if I’m improving as a writer is to get consistent feedback. Hello, haven’t I proven time and again that I can write well? Leave a Comment!

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Men With Pens

AUGUST 20, 2011

Most writers don’t even know about this technique. You’ll eliminate all those awkward sentences – and trust me, even awesome writers have plenty of these. A Sneak Peek Inside the Damn Fine Words Writing Course first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2011, All Rights Reserved. Easy breezy. Don’t Write At All.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 18, 2012

I thought I was a decent writer a year ago. If you’d like to learn how to craft memorable writing so clients think of you - and not your competitors - download his ebook, Duellist Copywriting: The science of memorable legal marketing , for free and with no opt-in, from his website. “No more instruction needed for now, thanks.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 9, 2013

Why becoming a better writer could literally change your life. 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. She loves the color blue, her kids, and ice skating.

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Men With Pens

AUGUST 14, 2011

These weren’t writers setting up shop to be hired. If you’re a start-up business owner, an entrepreneur, a self-employed freelancer, an in-house writer, a blogger, an editor… if you need to create effective content to market your business (or someone else’s), then Damn Fine Words is for you. How to write engaging posts. How, how, how….

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 22, 2012

Her commitment to developing her skill as a writer has moved from “should” and “could” (possibility) to “must” It’s now a necessity. An incredible thing happens when an entrepreneur (or writer, for that matter!) first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2011, All Rights Reserved.

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Men With Pens

MARCH 27, 2012

Men with Pens become a popular Top Ten Blog for Writers faster than the speed of light. Today, Men with Pens is one of those big-name blogs accepting guest post submissions, and getting a yes is often considered a prized achievement for many writers. Guest posting on major blogs set my business squarely in the spotlight of success.

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Men With Pens

MARCH 4, 2012

I’d have lots of luscious content full of smart advice from rockin’ writers with something valuable to share. It’s like writers submit thoughts that have been riffed off without any consideration to organization, structure or flow. Sometimes more.). Now in a perfect world, that’d be great news. Even sadder?

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Men With Pens

MAY 14, 2012

Now, the Damn Fine Words writing course gives you plenty of writing techniques that help turn you into that confident writer. 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.

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Men With Pens

JUNE 3, 2012

That’s probably as far removed from the subjects of entrepreneurship, copywriting, or freelancing as I could get. Writing a fiction book makes you a better freelancer, and here’s why: You’ll be a much better writer. I believe that people who read a ton of books are better writers overall. Leave a Comment!

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Men With Pens

JULY 29, 2012

Some writers think that using “I” is somehow forbidden. And that’s great advice … for fiction writers. The Biggest Secret of Stellar Copywriting. Post by Ali Luke Ali Luke is a blogger, writer and writing coach. Your readers are interested in you and your life – and in your qualifications or expertise.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 1, 2013

You know you need copywriting for your website, but you aren’t really sure how to write website copy that actually brings you sales. We’re refocusing our most popular website design , WordPress customization and copywriting services to better fit your business needs. Far more simpler, and way more fun.

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Men With Pens

AUGUST 20, 2012

Why becoming a better writer could literally change your life. 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. She loves the color blue, her kids, and ice skating.

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Men With Pens

FEBRUARY 5, 2012

But I’m not just a reader – I’m a writer. And the more articles that writers produce (because hey, everyone and their gramma has a blog these days), the less readers care. Why You Should Ditch Your Blogging Schedule first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2011, All Rights Reserved. I know how it goes. Everywhere.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 16, 2012

Even writers complain they can’t find the time to write!). 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. You’re invited to a very exclusive event. How to find the time to write.

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