Men With Pens

JULY 29, 2012

Far too many blog posts and pages of web copy are “I” or “we” focused like this: In this post, I’m going to teach you… We are a prize-winning company… Some “I” language is fine. Some writers think that using “I” is somehow forbidden. How to Write Massive Quantities on Demand.

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Men With Pens

MARCH 21, 2010

There’s a lot more to writing web copy than that – and you’ll learn it from cars. And that’s what your web copy needs to do for your client. Don’t neglect the basics of what goes under the hood of your web copy, of course. You’ll find those articles right here on Men with Pens, actually. It’s good advice.

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Men With Pens

JUNE 6, 2010

I wrote web copy and ebooks and taglines and fiction and all kinds of writerly stuff. I wrote web copy and ebooks and taglines and fiction and all kinds of writerly stuff. That theory about tortured writers? Did I need a writer’s recovery program Was I tapped out on blogging? I couldn’t write. I could write.

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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. Maybe if you write him some marketing copy, he’ll let you use a vacant room from time to time. Libraries also make wonderful work environments.

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Men With Pens

AUGUST 5, 2012

The guy couldn’t even type—but he could produce a “gush” of copy.). 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.

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Men With Pens

NOVEMBER 21, 2012

I started to fathom that a writer employed tools, framed a composition, and shaped its architecture. At the end of the year, the school handed out student awards, and I was given a little cloisonné pin that said “Best Writer.”. Writers, aiieee, such dramatists!]. I read broadly, though wrote only sporadically. Why do you write?

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Men With Pens

APRIL 29, 2012

In return, you’ll give them a copy of the finished ebook in due course.). They might not be expert writers, but they can tell you when you haven’t explained something clearly enough or when you’ve gone off on an unnecessary tangent. 4: Get Help from Professionals. Find out more at www.lycopolis.co.uk.

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Men With Pens

MARCH 25, 2010

I’m happier when he attaches a guest post – he’s a great writer full of good stuff to share. Ignorant of the purpose of your copy. In other words, even beautifully-crafted copy can go bad when you pay too much attention to how you say something and ignore the meaning of what you’re saying. We all make them.

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Freelance Writing Jobs

JULY 7, 2023

Shooter Flash offers an opportunity to writers who work on a smaller canvas. JANUARY Danuta Gleed Literary Award The Danuta Gleed Literary Award was created as a celebration of the life of Danuta Gleed, a writer whose short fiction won several awards before her death in December 1996. Two finalists are also awarded $1,000 each.

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Content Hacker

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Among the most important ones, you need to know how to write copy for the web. Within this staggering number, there are TONS of good writers waiting to help you produce amazing content. I almost always recommend my students start building their team by hiring a content writer, but it doesn’t stop with a writer.

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Men With Pens

MAY 12, 2011

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. What should I do?&#. Don’t Die at Deadline.

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Freelance Writing Jobs

JULY 7, 2023

Shooter Flash offers an opportunity to writers who work on a smaller canvas. JANUARY Danuta Gleed Literary Award The Danuta Gleed Literary Award was created as a celebration of the life of Danuta Gleed, a writer whose short fiction won several awards before her death in December 1996. Two finalists are also awarded $1,000 each.

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Men With Pens

JUNE 6, 2012

So what’s the writer who has a message to share with the world to do? Not because I wanted to be a business writer, but because I wanted to be heard. In a world where there are too many messages, too many writers, too many people demanding our time, we have all learned to filter out what’s non-essential.

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Make a Living Writing

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Authors or publishers may submit three copies of a book published in 2022, and any poetry collections must be at least 42 pages. #6 This poetry contest is to celebrate and recognize al Native writers who are in the community. For this contest, two copies of a manuscript of roughly 60-90 pages must be submitted by the deadline.

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The Creative Penn

JANUARY 20, 2025

Anderson is the multi-award-winning and internationally bestselling author of over 190 books across different genres, with over 24 million copies in print across 34 languages. Then suddenly I was writing Star Wars books, and I was a New York Times bestselling author, and I was selling millions of copies. Anderson Joanna: Kevin J.

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Men With Pens

MARCH 30, 2010

And the next time you have sales copy to write for a client where the standards – money and success – really do apply, ask yourself why customers want them for and for what purpose. Not a writer? Get us to write your sales copy. Specifically, fans of one particular band. We know exactly how to make happiness happen.

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Men With Pens

AUGUST 4, 2010

And many freelance writers want to know how they can get their work right in the spotlight. I knew Forbes accepted blog posts from freelance writers, so I figured my odds were good. Attach a copy of the original query to the email. This way, other editors can see that I’m an experienced writer who always meets her deadlines.

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Men With Pens

APRIL 22, 2012

…they could finally start that online business, because they’d have the skills to write their web copy and blog for business. 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.

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The Creative Penn

JULY 17, 2023

In the intro, Power Thesaurus and editing tips for audio ; How Writers Fail — Kris Rusch; Finishing energy ; Sidekick for Shopify ; Shadow Survey (please complete before 31 Aug 2023). What I think they're doing, and what I'm happy to play with them in the sandbox for, is they buy books from writers and they hope that this will be the big hit.

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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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The Creative Penn

JANUARY 22, 2023

Because actually, I never had it in my life plan to become a writer. I studied people who sell lots of books, which mostly are fiction writers, not nonfiction writers. Marc: Actually, I copied Mark Dawson. So I took everything he teaches as a fiction writer, I could apply it 100% on nonfiction, and it works.

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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. For years I thought I was alone with this crippling self-doubt, but recently a writer friend admitted she felt the same.

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The Creative Penn

MAY 29, 2023

Check it out for free or get 25% off the premium edition at www.ProWritingAid.com/joanna John Matthew Fox is an award-winning short story writer, a developmental editor, writing teacher and blogger. His latest book is The Linchpin Writer: Crafting Your Novel's Key Moments. John has courses for writers here.

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Men With Pens

OCTOBER 28, 2012

Tons of professional writers offer consultations (in person, online, or by phone), e-courses, lectures, tutoring, coaching, conference presentations, and workshops in places as diverse as their own living rooms and large auditoriums. Set up a table or booth to autograph and sell copies. Final Thoughts.

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Men With Pens

AUGUST 18, 2011

You know that writers need to read to improve their writing skills. It means finding out exactly what other writers do. If you want to improve your skills as a writer, you need to be able to figure out why you liked this or that – and what made it work. So let me show you how to be a better writer, starting with structure.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 5, 2012

We tend to get caught up trying to get things perfect … but this results in copy that’s either bland or trying too hard. If you’re a freelance writer, you might not have total control over what you write about – but you can choose to specialise in something that’s important to you. Don’t get hung up on how to express yourself.

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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). How to be an eclectic writer who still stays in your niche. Chris writes – a lot.

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Men With Pens

AUGUST 20, 2011

Web copy, blog post, ebook chapter… You’ll feel like you’ve discovered a hidden secret. Most writers don’t even know about this technique. But I do – and if you add this writing technique to your day, you’ll be churning out all the copy and content you need. Easy breezy. Don’t Write At All. Which you will be, of course!

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Men With Pens

JUNE 17, 2012

I left my business open to vulnerabilities and lost the ability to capitalize on the copy on my own website. The advantage of the internet is that it makes it very easy to determine who’s reputable and who’s screwed over their previous writers. Always be aware of who you’re dealing with. Another rockin' post from Men with Pens!

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Men With Pens

AUGUST 14, 2011

You should improve your web copy. How to create compelling web copy. These weren’t writers setting up shop to be hired. It showed in their web copy, because it didn’t bring in sales. You should blog. You should write sales letters. You should comment and tweet and say insightful things on Facebook. No one tells you how.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 9, 2013

You see, many people tell me they wish they could register for Damn Fine Words, because they know that if they could just get in the course… …they could set their business firmly on the path of success, because they’d finally have the skills to write engaging website copy that pulls in much-needed clients.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 26, 2010

As a professional writer, your vocabulary is literally your stock in trade. Does your website copy look like you’re trying to impress that professor who won’t give out an A unless you blind him with such stunning prose that he rocks back in his leather-upholstered chair, glassy-eyed, pipe askew, groping blindly with his grading pen?

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Men With Pens

FEBRUARY 3, 2011

We’ve known each other a few years and have exchanged many pleasantries as fellow writers and Canadians. I started my career imagining I would write the Great Canadian Novel and instead ended up writing marketing copy for the Great Canadian Bagel (figuratively speaking, at least. Copyright 2006 – 2011, All Rights Reserved.

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Men With Pens

JUNE 13, 2010

James: Do you feel there’s an “ethical&# type of copy and a “snake oil&# type of copy? I think writing copy is a little like being a lawyer. Now, if you know something is a lie, you have to make a personal decision about whether you want to write the copy. Writing sales copy is noble and necessary.

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Men With Pens

OCTOBER 24, 2010

You see, most clients hire writers thinking they’re buying writing that gets results. There’s a huge disconnect between writers and clients. You think they want killer web copy. You’re their writer, and you were hired to write words that convert prospects into customers. It’s web copy.

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Men With Pens

JUNE 20, 2010

It’s all over the place, because plenty of experts (and not-so-experts) suggest reading aloud as a way to improve your work for sparkling copy. But if you’re like most writers (and you probably are), you’ve read the ‘read aloud’ tip already. You’re a good writer already. Or are you?

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Men With Pens

OCTOBER 28, 2010

So if you’re a writer, you may think you need to be published before you can feel confident about your abilities. He’s currently involved in a huge project to give away 1,000,000 copies of the book he co-authored, How To Be Rich and Happy. Copyright 2006 - 2010 30 Sous Zero Inc - All Rights Reserved. You’re wrong.

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