Men With Pens

APRIL 18, 2010

There’s a growing trend around longtime bloggers: newbie mistakes. There’s a growing trend around longtime bloggers: newbie mistakes. Producing Lackluster Content This is perhaps the most common problem among longtime bloggers. Newer bloggers saw this tool and decided to throw it in there. Afraid not.

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Men With Pens

JUNE 9, 2011

I’m Steff, a legally blind writer and blogger. Steff Metal is a copywriter, blogger, and medieval swordfighter who believes every word you write should be worth fighting for. How to Write Without Colour first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2011, All Rights Reserved. Welcome to my world.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 12, 2012

I have no clue why bloggers generally insist on tiny, bland photos. Post by Demien Farnsworth Imagine Jakob Nielson as a feisty, flamboyant copywriter - that's about as close as you'll ever get to Demien Farnsworth. How to Stop Writing Boring Blog Posts first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2011, All Rights Reserved.

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Men With Pens

APRIL 25, 2010

Dean Rieck is one of America’s top copywriters and never, ever procrastinates. He stays busy writing for his many clients and providing copywriting tips for smart copywriters at Pro Copy Tips. Reorganize your GTD folder. If for no other reason, do it for the irony. He really wants you to visit his blog today.

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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. Another rockin' post from Men with Pens!

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Men With Pens

JULY 4, 2010

You’re a parent or a friend or a lover or an employee or a speaker or a blogger or a stranger on the street or a patron at a restaurant or a person jogging in the park. Sarah – Even if you’re not a copywriter, these exercises can help with simple things like client communication, emails, etc. Great post – thank you.

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Men With Pens

JULY 29, 2012

The Biggest Secret of Stellar Copywriting. Repetition can be tough to get right, so if you’re trying this tip out, get a fellow blogger to glance at your post and see whether it’s working or not. Post by Ali Luke Ali Luke is a blogger, writer and writing coach. They also work well in sales copy and can be handy in subheadings.

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Men With Pens

DECEMBER 8, 2009

Written by Taylor - 39 Comments This discussion we’ve been having about whether bloggers should get paid for their work is fascinating, and I think it’s pretty great that the whole MwP community here has been so level-headed and thoughtful about it. To hear them tell it, bloggers who don’t give it away have turned positively abusive.

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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. I blog for entrepreneurs, so I decided to hire a writing coach who has succeeded in blogging and helps other bloggers do the same. Post by Prime Sarmiento Prime is a journalist and freelance business blogger.

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Copywriter Collective

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

It will be interesting to see how this trend spills over from the big players into the small niche publishers and bloggers. Early exponents of this tactic was Hubspot with its website graderwhich was used by over 4 million websites after being introduced in 2006. Influencers Online influencers are a newspecies.

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Men With Pens

AUGUST 26, 2012

I know this because I took the Damn Fine Words writing course, taught by A-list blogger and professional copywriter, James Chartrand. Post by Claiborne Ashby Claiborne Ashby (also known as Clay) is a copywriter and web content writer focused on green and environmental companies. Another rockin' post from Men with Pens!

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Smart Blogger

OCTOBER 29, 2022

It was established as an outlet to showcase stand-up in 2006 but has since expanded into so much more, including podcasting, media partnerships, and live events. The post 30+ Freelance Comedy Writing Jobs: Get Paid for Being Funny appeared first on Smart Blogger. Check out their submission guidelines. Rates: Varies. Length: N/A.

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Men With Pens

JULY 8, 2012

Most bloggers start because they’re looking for a get rich quick scheme, some illusory easy path to fame and fortune. Maybe they learn about copywriting or buy a custom design template, but it doesn’t help. It’s easy to spot a newbie blogger. Good luck bloggers, I’ll catch you in the comments! Be yourself.

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Men With Pens

JUNE 23, 2010

She’s more like a Featured Blogger ’round here at the Pen Men Palace. Well, she would have been, except she called copywriters vanilla. There are copywriters, bloggers, academic writers (the vanilla of the writing world?), It’s no accident that several great bloggers also write fiction. I’m hurt.

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Men With Pens

MAY 14, 2012

That’s a common mistake many bloggers make – sitting down without a plan thinking they’ll smash out awesome posts just like magic. 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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ProBlogger

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

It now has new features those advertising to hire bloggers, writers, editors and more, and also makes it easier for those who are applying for jobs. Back in 2006 I started to notice two emerging types of questions from readers of ProBlogger: From bloggers – How do I get freelance writing jobs? Copywriting.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 6, 2011

Since then, I’ve been running a copywriting business, become a regular blogger , and have had “>two “>books published , with a third “>just recently released. Copyright 2006 - 2010 30 Sous Zero Inc - All Rights Reserved. That was a year ago. Moderation? No, can’t say I’ve heard of it.

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Men With Pens

JULY 1, 2012

Readers have shown that they enjoy the medium, but thus far digital flipbooks haven’t yet reached their full potential as a means for bloggers to interest their audiences. Say you’re looking to boost email subscriptions – something all bloggers spend a disproportionate amount of time toiling to achieve. and images. Leave a Comment!

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Men With Pens

APRIL 8, 2010

Bloggers versus Copywriters: The Rhetoric Debate Affiliate Program James Is Reading… Social Hookups As Seen In… Overheard on the Web HeathALL @johntunger Youre going to love working with @MenwithPens - killer design & whip smart business sense. "I I think we’ve all arrived at a very special place. Powered by frugal

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 29, 2012

You can easily get away with admitting mistakes when you’re a small blogger or start-up business, but when you reach a certain level of success, your reputation is everything. What to Do When You Hate Your Blog first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2011, All Rights Reserved. ” But it’s not that simple.

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Men With Pens

MARCH 27, 2012

What top bloggers really look for in guest posts (so you can give it to them!). How to approach a top blogger with your guest post – and I mean, the right way. Jon Morrow Tells You Exactly How to Write a Great Guest Post first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2011, All Rights Reserved.

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Men With Pens

APRIL 15, 2010

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. This is where bloggers get a head start: if you have a blog, you have a good reason to put fingers to keyboard on a regular basis. Spot the differences?

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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. Post by Nick Thacker Nick Thacker is a blogger, writer, and author. What Writing A Fiction Book Can Teach You About Freelancing first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2011, All Rights Reserved.

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Men With Pens

AUGUST 14, 2011

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. Damn Fine Words is the most exceptional, innovative writing course ever created. Leave a Comment!

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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! Hell yeah Nice post.

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Men With Pens

MAY 16, 2010

Most of the time before posting the blog owners get back to us, but this time both of the bloggers did not. It’s been my practice to write the article first, then pitch the blogger. I even had 2 major blog publish the same content on the same day when I send them over for review. Duplicate content!!! Always works for me!

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ProBlogger

JUNE 30, 2012

In 2006 I opened my first copywriting business, sans blog. My blog is entirely responsible for my success in the copywriting industry. Typically I post around two to three times a week, but I have a dirty little secret to share: While the bread and butter of my business is copywriting, I don’t blog about copywriting.

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Men With Pens

APRIL 20, 2010

The people whose fans would knife you if you said an ill word against their favorite blogger. But those bloggers aren’t realistic, and they aren’t of any use to you unless you feel like sitting around and watching someone else talk about how great they are. Bloggers can be relentless, especially in pointing out the flaws in others.

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Men With Pens

MARCH 4, 2010

It’s pretty much what I have been working on for last few weeks to help other bloggers grow their traffic. Spiritually, ecumenically, grammatically." - Captain Jack Sparrow Home | Services | About | Comment Policy | Disclosure | Contact Copyright © 2006 - 2010 30 Sous Zero Inc. I think we’ve all arrived at a very special place.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 17, 2010

Bloggers versus Copywriters: The Rhetoric Debate Affiliate Program James Is Reading… Social Hookups As Seen In… Overheard on the Web HeathALL @johntunger Youre going to love working with @MenwithPens - killer design & whip smart business sense. "I I think we’ve all arrived at a very special place. Powered by frugal

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 3, 2012

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 write effective content for your business (or someone else’s), then Damn Fine Words is the course for you. She loves the color blue, her kids, and ice skating. Another rockin' post from Men with Pens!

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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. Spiritually, ecumenically, grammatically." - Captain Jack Sparrow Home | Services | About | Comment Policy | Disclosure | Contact Copyright © 2006 - 2010 30 Sous Zero Inc. Thanks so much for this! Thanks for this!

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Men With Pens

MARCH 16, 2010

Bloggers versus Copywriters: The Rhetoric Debate Affiliate Program James Is Reading… Social Hookups As Seen In… Overheard on the Web HeathALL @johntunger Youre going to love working with @MenwithPens - killer design & whip smart business sense. "I I think we’ve all arrived at a very special place. Powered by frugal

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Men With Pens

MARCH 2, 2010

Never Face Writers Block Again (and have Fresh Ideas Every Day) Reply Kyle Healey March 3, 2010 at 2:51 am I used to do a ton of freelance SEO and copywriting work, but eventually you just get pushed out by the masses willing to work for pennies. Michael Martine´s last blog. Enjoying the series. Kyle Healey´s last blog.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 12, 2010

However, as both a Blogger and someone who takes her daughter to swimming coaching five times a week, you sometimes wonder why you do it. You copywriters are oh so deceiving But yes, clean the attic. The more you do it the better you are. Look at Malcom Gladwell’s Outliers. All those hours ! It’s slow going!

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Men With Pens

FEBRUARY 23, 2010

18 Responses to “How to Organize Huge Copywriting Projects&# Comments Read below or add a comment. I guess that this would translate quite well into organising a huge copywriting project – Post-It notes = index cards, sensible groups = chapters or web pages. Little ebooks.

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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? They tell the world who’s behind the wheel.

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