Smart Blogger

MARCH 15, 2023

Enjoy creative writing? Maybe you’ll take on freelance writing jobs as a copywriter or blogger. There are all types of freelance jobs out there, but some of the most common ones will fit into one of these broad areas: Writing services: copywriting , editing , SEO writing , technical writing , proofreading , and more.

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Elna Cain

JANUARY 7, 2023

When you read books and articles and come across new words, you can look up the definition and add them to your vocabulary to freshen up your writing. She also goes over the creative process of writing. One writer may have white papers on their portfolio while another writer showcases SEO writing.

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Ashleyn Writes

OCTOBER 1, 2021

We revamped the portfolio page of my website, which is fresh and sparkly. 1 | Have a great client experience Okay, Captain Obvious answer, but I think it needs to be said in the creative bubble. I talk about templates all the time, but this one definitely worked on me. Let’s jump in! I was excited to get it. ” Yawn.

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Credible Content

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

Definitely. If yes, then definitely tell the story of your company – how it came to be and what makes it what it is right now. Definitely mention that. As they say on the web page , Band is a creative design studio. Like any other creative design agency, they are majorly focused on showcasing their works.

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Smart Blogger

JULY 3, 2023

They juggle the world of SEO, social media, and creative content like no one else. You round off your day by donning your creative hat. Being a content marketing manager is like spinning several plates at once — it’s a challenging juggling act that demands creativity, organization, communication, and analysis.

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Text Mercato

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

This trend is most prevalent in the creative writing space since the need to create good content never goes away. Well, there are a few simple steps that copywriting businesses and bloggers can follow to train their freelance copywriters to fit their requirements aptly and figure out if they are good for the business or not.

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Smart Blogger

JANUARY 24, 2024

Understanding Allusions It helps to have a working allusion definition. Practice using allusions as creative writing prompts. And the more powerful your writing portfolio becomes, the more people you’ll reach with your dazzling words. TLDR; an allusion is like a subtle reference to something.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 12, 2010

I’m inclined to agree with Sir Doyle that the creative mind is very much like an attic, but there is one thing I disagree with: Crowding our brain up with too much knowledge isn’t exactly the problem that most of us encounter. When we neglect the attic of our mind, all our creativity goes to waste. You’re not sure, though.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 19, 2010

Without further ado, allow me to introduce The Princess Bride Guide to Copywriting. 105 Responses to “The Princess Bride Guide to Copywriting&# Comments Read below or add a comment. Very effective lesson, tying principles of copywriting to the Princess Bride. Like a NORMAL person. Also: Have you ever heard of Plato?

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Content Marketing Institute

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

In The Creative Group 2017 Salary Guide , the authors explain: Creatives with skills outside their specialty are highly marketable. For example, graphic designers now need to be familiar with web layouts or social media, and copywriters must have knowledge of search engine optimization. Click To Tweet. What do we do well?

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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. Copywriters can advance to Creative Director positions, for example. Enjoy – it’s a good one!

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Men With Pens

JUNE 2, 2010

I haven’t had a guest post guideline, but will definitely be making one today. One thing that I would definitely add would be to encourage the writer to write in a voice that is similar to the feel of the post. For example, a post shouldn’t be too long to be awesome. Todd´s last blog. …not a win-win for anyone.

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Men With Pens

JUNE 23, 2010

Well, she would have been, except she called copywriters vanilla. There are copywriters, bloggers, academic writers (the vanilla of the writing world?), And your very own James participates in creative fiction challenges and even runs Escaping Reality. (Or Creative writing, people! Now I’m offended. I’m hurt.

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Men With Pens

JUNE 9, 2010

Amy Harrison runs Harrisonamy Copywriting. Subscribe to her blog or follow her on twitter: @littleunred for more copywriting (and sometimes irreverent) updates. Will Creativity Build or Break your Business? Will Creativity Build or Break your Business? Will Creativity Build or Break your Business?

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Men With Pens

MARCH 18, 2010

Many of you are creative writers, or role players , or gamers. First, a Recap When we first told you about Gamer Lifestyle , we explained that this program is all about helping you make money writing on something you already enjoy doing – namely, roleplaying, creative fiction and gaming.

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Men With Pens

JULY 21, 2010

It’s as true for novelists as it is for article writers, copywriters, or any other kind of writer. takes a bow* @Sara – Oh, definitely. I’m definitely in the valley right now. Painting requires you to put your creativity in front of masses and climbing mountains requires you to have large cojones.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 17, 2010

Winning in a competition is not the same thing as being creative and innovative and coming up with new ideas. However, the drive to do my best, prove myself and find creative ways to get the scoops made me a much better reporter. Also, look inside your own self as a source of inspiration too. Michael Martine´s last blog.

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Men With Pens

APRIL 22, 2010

I’ve already done a lot of reading and researching on setting up websites, blogging, networking, affiliate marketing, copywriting (you’re right-Sonia’s great), WordPress, ad infinitum. Having success in your rates is definitely a tough one. You hit right where I am with your post.

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Men With Pens

APRIL 15, 2010

When I started freelancing full time, I also started a Masters degree in Creative Writing. If you’ve been writing within the same area for a while (copywriting, or blogging, or fiction, maybe) try comparing an older piece you wrote with something new written recently. I’m new to copywriting and in a dry spell.

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Men With Pens

MARCH 21, 2010

Copywriting basics are extremely necessary, and how well you execute them dictates how well your copy sells – how well the engine runs, if you will. Is it common to take “creative liberties&# among copywriters and just make up a complete bogus story to sell the product better? Not by any means. Ragnar´s last blog.

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Men With Pens

APRIL 1, 2010

Without a reputation, referrals or testimonials to convince people to hire you, you have to be creative and work extra hard on getting your name out there. Melanie – Definitely agree with doing at least one marketing task a day. Getting your first clients as a new freelancer is a daunting challenge. Do you know of any?

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Men With Pens

MAY 26, 2010

Having accountability in that way can definitely help drive us towards our goals. On my creative writing MA, we’re often encouraged to remember why we’re writing. Dev – Total tangent here, but you might like Jasper Fforde’s “Thursday Next&# series for a very clever, creative take on the power of words.

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Men With Pens

MAY 2, 2010

Everyday I take time to study copywriting skills. A Degree in Being Creative Reply Mici | Click On Portal ( @clickonportal ) May 4, 2010 at 7:00 am LOL the moment you pointed that out, I literally started noticing words everywhere. Since this is the million dollar skill. Chat with you later… Josh Josh Garcia´s last blog.

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Men With Pens

DECEMBER 20, 2009

Toilet paper definitely comes cheaper when you need it in bulk. No one is born knowing time management, and I think unfortunately, the creative types suffer problems with it just a wee bit more than the average person. The real problem is doing creative work. Needing 70 rolls of toilet paper is quite an image.

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Men With Pens

APRIL 18, 2010

It helps creativity, it helps generate ideas, it helps you stay on top of your game, and it severely prevents you from falling into complacency. But it definitely is a fine line to tread. Great post. Joy´s last blog. Kind of a nice mixture of the familiar and the unexpected, or like hearing an inside joke. susan´s last blog.

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Men With Pens

JUNE 27, 2010

Our ability to produce creative quality on just five hours sleep is a badge of honour that’s applauded and lauded! It’s easier to get frustrated or discouraged when you’re lacking snooze-time, and you might find yourself struggling for creative ideas or feeling snappish with clients – the guys who pay your bills, remember?

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Men With Pens

MARCH 23, 2010

You’re just a very nice copywriter who wants to make a great human being sound human. The copywriters run screaming…) In my experience, people get more formal when they write. An in-person interview doesn’t come with a copy-and-paste option, but it definitely helps get someone out of their drone-like business brain.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 14, 2010

Waiting until your great idea moves out of the inspiration phase before you write it down (or however else you creatively express yourself) is a guaranteed way to forget all about your great idea. Warehouse Heating Solutions Reply Todd ( @phitzone ) January 16, 2010 at 2:45 pm @Dennis Passion definitely makes it more enjoyable.

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Men With Pens

MAY 9, 2010

Contained within this word is the secret to web copywriting that knows the heart and mind of your client – yea! Why You Should Use a Questionnaire Questionnaires don’t just work for web copywriting services. Sometimes it takes just a little nudge to get the creativity flowing! Come closer. I think they deserve flowers.

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Men With Pens

NOVEMBER 24, 2009

TIME SENSITIVE Tips – My own Black Friday Sale Starts Today (Simple Traffic and more) Reply Kelly November 25, 2009 at 7:42 am Elizabeth, The household chores can definitely go. Shutting down the site Reply Learn Creative Visualization ( @learnLCV ) November 25, 2009 at 11:47 am Good reminder, I am not exercising at all. Good post.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 21, 2010

People listen now…’ Definitely confidence issues for me. Accidental social networking for introverted creatives, otherwise known as Twitter Reply Josh Hanagarne ( @joshhanagarne ) January 22, 2010 at 10:07 am @Annemieke: If it reflects your thoughts on blogging, were both geniuses. Josh Hanagarne´s last blog.

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Men With Pens

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

It definitely broadened my potential client base. Has Social Media Cheapened Creative Talent? For example, we have menwithpens.ca, but we also have capturingfantasy.com They’re “related&# , in that it’s about writing, but one is about business and one is about creative fiction. Awesome article. I like that.

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Men With Pens

JULY 11, 2010

It takes time, energy, skills, money, creativity and consistency to make it work. It is tough, most definitely. Podcast- Quest for Meaning Reply Joshua Black | The Underdog Millionaire ( @jblack2012 ) July 12, 2010 at 1:22 pm Staying creative and changing the game plan are KEY. A blog is a job. As a consumer, that bothers me.

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Men With Pens

DECEMBER 13, 2009

Even Taylor, a Men with Pens copywriter, doesn’t really think she gets much out of her college degree when she does her job. My life changed and I found myself following a different career path – several of them, in fact, before I became a copywriter and settled in quite happily. And she has a degree in ENGLISH , for Pete’s sake.

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Men With Pens

MAY 19, 2010

Because you’ll be expending a lot of creative energy trying to get things going. Clearing clutter opens up creativity like MAD. Reply Ricardo Bueno ( @ribeezie ) May 20, 2010 at 8:24 pm Definitely agree 1,000% that setting clear boundaries (and set schedules) are important. That would suck! If that made sense.

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CoSchedule

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

For instance, here’s what the outline for this post looks like: Here’s a free outline template that can help you get your creative juices flowing. Use simple copywriting formulas. Definitely the second one. While You’re Writing It’s time to roll up your sleeves, get your hands dirty, and start writing. Ask a question.

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Men With Pens

DECEMBER 6, 2009

We blog our hearts out, pouring creativity, knowledge and advice into each post we write. It’s long-term, it’s tiring, it’s creatively exhausting and it’s completely unpaid. It’s an ongoing press release, article marketing, a free full-page newspaper ad, it’s an interactive portfolio, etc.

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