Men With Pens

AUGUST 13, 2014

Each time I prepare for a new session of the Damn Fine Words writing course, I open up the DFW writing contest. Win a Scholarship to the Best Writing Course for Business Owners first appeared on Men With Pens Copyright 2006 — 2014, All Rights Reserved. I want to help make that change happen.

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Men With Pens

AUGUST 11, 2013

For several years now, the Damn Fine Words writing course has changed how businesspeople write the content that helps them market, sell and succeed. The Damn Fine Words writing course opens to new students this September 2. Now, each time I prepare for a new session, I also open up the DFW writing contest.

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Men With Pens

MAY 24, 2012

People often ask me this question, and it makes me grin every time: “James, exactly how do you manage to write such massive quantities? Is there some magic switch we can flick on to write lots of articles?” is famous for his book Influence (and if you don’t have a copy, get one now ). What’s the outcome?

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Men With Pens

APRIL 22, 2012

A lot of people have been telling me they wished they could register for the Damn Fine Words writing course. It’s launching May 7 for its 3rd edition, and people who write me say that if they could just get in on this course…. Welcome to the Damn Fine Words Writing Contest. The DFW Online Writing Course Contest Rules.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 5, 2012

Have you ever looked over a piece of your writing, only to realize that something’s missing? It’s so easy to get caught up in all the tips, tricks and techniques: Write a great headline – a number, adjectives, a clear promise. Head-First Writing Falls Flat. Yes, the technicalities of writing are important. Just write.

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Men With Pens

JUNE 6, 2012

The age of novel writing is over. Because I don’t like business writing. You need to write like you mean it and spend the effort asking permission to be heard. Yes, I thought business writing was from the Devil. And to be fair, there is still a lot of crap out there, passing itself off as legitimate copy.

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Men With Pens

MAY 7, 2012

It’s time to announce the winners of the Damn Fine Words writing course contest … and boy, was it EVER tough to choose just two names from the 20+ submissions we received. Entrants fought hard to get into the Damn Fine Words writing course. Keep learning, keep writing, keep believing in yourself. Some were thoughtful.

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Men With Pens

AUGUST 15, 2012

I can write. Setting aside the part where you can do irreparable damage to the very brain that got you into the writing business, it’s not a health way to deal with the stress of the world (or the writing life). Which brings us to Option B: Admit that writing is hard. I have a university degree. Raise some chickens.

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Freelance Union

JULY 29, 2024

I’ve been a small business owner since 2006, and in my experience, the key to riding out the peaks and valleys is playing both the long game and the short game. Upgrade your website copy  As a freelancer, you’re constantly tinkering with your services and messaging and sometimes things get a little screwy!

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 9, 2013

Each time a new session of this writing course opens to new students, it fills up quickly, because it’s a big deal to business owners: It teaches you how to improve your writing skills with effective content-creation techniques. Each time I prepare for a new session, I also open up a special writing contest.

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Men With Pens

AUGUST 18, 2011

Upcoming posts will focus on better writing skills, in honor of Damn Fine Words ‘s launch. It’s the only online writing course that teaches you how to improve your writing skills AND get business results. You know that writers need to read to improve their writing skills. Don’t miss it! Great structure.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 16, 2015

It''s that time of year again: The Damn Fine Words writing course opens to new students on February 2, 2015. This writing course works. It’ll change your writing, your business – maybe even your life. As always, each time I prepare for a new session of Damn Fine Words, I also open up a writing contest that anyone can enter.

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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). Chris writes – a lot. Tips to keep writing when you feel lonely, isolated and discouraged.

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Men With Pens

FEBRUARY 18, 2010

And just to be clear, what I’m talking about here are fees for “copywriting,” or writing copy for the business market, not writing poems or short stories or even published articles, which are never going to pay much. Copywriting includes writing sales letters, brochures, blog posts for business sites, web pages, etc.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 28, 2013

You know that writing great content is crucial to success in today’s online world. Everything I’ve just said isn’t news – all the pros tell you this: Write compelling website copy to pull in new customers. Write engaging blog posts that resonate with your readers. Write, write, write, write, write.

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Men With Pens

APRIL 29, 2012

You’re going to write an ebook – perhaps your first! Writing an Ebook isn’t a Race. But writing your ebook isn’t a race. Here are 4 simple ways to create a well-written ebook: 1: Follow the Writing Process. Every writing project goes through the same stages: Idea Generation. You’ve got a great idea.

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Men With Pens

APRIL 8, 2012

Sure, I could tell the difference between average copy and stellar copy, but I didn’t really see what that difference was. And as I began writing more and more website copy, I became frustrated and fascinated by this one missing piece of the puzzle. Have you seen website copy like this before? Perspective.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 13, 2014

Each time I prepare for a new session of the Damn Fine Words writing course, I open up the DFW writing contest. Win a Scholarship to the Best Writing Course for Business Owners first appeared on Men With Pens Copyright 2006 — 2014, All Rights Reserved. Better Writing' I want to help make that change happen.

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Men With Pens

OCTOBER 24, 2010

Selling writing is hard. The point is that selling writing is hard because your clients don’t really want to buy words. You see, most clients hire writers thinking they’re buying writing that gets results. They can’t tell the difference between okay writing and awesome writing. Not results.

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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 Deadline: 28th February 2023 Prize: The winner will be awarded $3,000 plus 20 author copies are given annually for a first or second poetry collection. #8

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Men With Pens

AUGUST 20, 2011

Damn Fine Words is going to be the writing course that changes the whole game for your business. Now, you may be curious about what’s inside the Damn Fine Words writing course , and I don`t blame you. Web copy, blog post, ebook chapter… You’ll feel like you’ve discovered a hidden secret. Don’t Write At All. Easy breezy.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 23, 2011

Except online, in writing, there aren’t any bodies at all. My straightforward writing style got smoothed out with an extra dose of friendly. It didn’t take much to rephrase these sentences and write them with conscious attention to tone. Each and every time you write. Write a disclaimer. Then fire away.

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Men With Pens

AUGUST 20, 2012

The rumours are true: The Damn Fine Words Writing Course opens to new students on September 3. For 10 weeks, students learn effective writing techniques that help them create tangible bottom-line results. Each time I open the course to new students, I also open up a special writing contest. The Writing Course Contest Rules.

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Men With Pens

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

Maybe he wants a new website, or some copy, or marketing advice. Post by James Chartrand James Chartrand is a leading pro copywriter, online business consultant and the owner/founder/CEO of Men with Pens and Damn Fine Words , the game-changing writing course for business owners. So how often do you say it to your prospects?

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Men With Pens

AUGUST 14, 2011

They tell you to write. You should improve your web copy. You should write sales letters. How to write engaging posts. How to write snappy headlines. How to create compelling web copy. It showed in their web copy, because it didn’t bring in sales. They tell you to produce lots of it. You should blog.

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Men With Pens

JUNE 12, 2011

So they give me the virtual finger, go work their asses off throwing together a business plan, mocking up a website, writing copy, and what have you. first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2011, All Rights Reserved. Do what you love and the money will follow!! Everyone knows that!!! But it doesn’t work.

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Men With Pens

AUGUST 5, 2012

The guy couldn’t even type—but he could produce a “gush” of copy.). And that’s true whether I’m writing an ad, a news article or a personal essay. 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

MAY 6, 2012

Every single business owner, no matter what their industry, needs to be able to write well to be successful. And if your business has a website, a blog, or operates online, then writing skills are crucial. If you’re completely confident that your writing has never, ever lost you a client, then you don’t need to worry.

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Men With Pens

SEPTEMBER 2, 2012

Writing content is crucial to today’s online world. You know this, because all the pros tell you to write compelling website copy to increase your client base and sales. They tell you to write engaging blog posts that generate comments and build credibility. They tell you to write, write, write.

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Men With Pens

DECEMBER 11, 2011

He’ll read some copy and look for clues that reinforce his original judgment. Well-written copy. 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. Does it look professional? Nice design.

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Website Copywriting Copywriter Copy 70

Men With Pens

JUNE 15, 2012

For many people, writing is an art, a creative talent akin to music or sculpture or painting. For many more, writing is simply a communication tool. I consider writing somewhat of a craft or trade – artistic, yet functional and practical, like plumbing or welding. Writing doesn’t need to be art.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 15, 2012

In every way, concise web copy is better web copy. If you want to learn how to write better web copy, register for the Damn Fine Words writing course. It’s open right now to new students, and you’ll learn all the ins and outs of concise, effective writing that brings your business results. Leave a Comment!

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 3, 2012

You know that writing content – no, writing great content – is crucial to your business success (no matter what business you have). All the pros tell you to write – and write lots, too. Write compelling website copy to land clients and sales. Write engaging blog posts that compel comments.

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Men With Pens

AUGUST 4, 2010

Prevent this by checking the publication to see: What topics it covers Who writes the articles. Attach a copy of the original query to the email. Write the article. Once you’ve signed the contract, you’ll need to write the article. Copyright 2006 - 2010 30 Sous Zero Inc - All Rights Reserved. Review the contract.

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Men With Pens

MAY 8, 2012

Damn Fine Words is the writing course that changes businesses – and even lives. Students who’ve taken the course rave about how it’s opened up a whole new world of opportunities for them and how their perspective on writing for their business has brought them all sorts of fantastic results. Easy breezy!

Writing 43

Writing Retail Content Creation Copywriting 43

Men With Pens

JULY 22, 2012

Pop quiz: You’re writing copy to introduce a fabulous new product or service. Which means that once you’ve grabbed their attention, your audience isn’t just passively watching (or reading your copy); their brain is lit up. What’s the most effective way to proceed? Another rockin' post from Men with Pens!

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Men With Pens

MARCH 13, 2012

These are the writing idea killers. Cater to them, and you’ll run out of words, live in doubt and constantly fight with your writing confidence. Your writing becomes effortless, ideas flow from a fountain of creativity and words come easily, on demand. How do you skyrocket your writing confidence? Insecurities.

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