Men With Pens

MARCH 25, 2010

Written by Agent X - 25 Comments When I get an email from pro copywriter Dean Rieck , I’m always happy. I’m happier when he attaches a guest post – he’s a great writer full of good stuff to share. One of the worst mistakes copywriters make is to assume their job is about writing. You’re Just Ignorant.

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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. With the amount of work I’ve been producing, I’ve learned a lot about myself as a writer and about writing in general. That was a year ago. Moderation?

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Men With Pens

FEBRUARY 17, 2013

Many writers make the answer to this question the entire focus of their website. Post by Jesse Lancos Jesse Lanclos is a freelance copywriter and business content writer. 3 Simple Questions Your Website Should Answer first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2013, All Rights Reserved. Who Are You?

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Men With Pens

MARCH 24, 2013

In many interviews, I've mentioned that learning how to write fiction can definitely boost your copywriting skills - the two skill sets cross over more than you'd think. As a fiction writer, I’m drawn to the writing section of bookstores. So when Kari pitched me the idea for this post, I was all for it. Take it away, Kari.].

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Men With Pens

JUNE 13, 2010

And you’ll learn why right here in this valuable interview with a pro copywriter. Too many writers just don’t understand how important marketing is … it’s the engine behind modern economies that makes our lives a thousand times better than they were generations ago. James: Ever get writer’s block?

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Men With Pens

JULY 21, 2010

comes along with this post on bravery, and how being a writer is a perfectly good measure of it. But if you’re a writer – if you’re taking ideas out of your head and turning them into words – then you’re sure as hell brave. Written by Agent X - 37 Comments Bravery has been a recent theme in my household.

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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

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

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

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. The Back Story.

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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

OCTOBER 7, 2010

Let’s say you’re a copywriter specialized in travel brochures. You’ve done some keyword research and found that no one is searching for “hotel brochure copywriting,&# but lots of people are searching for the word “copywriting.&#. Copyright 2006 - 2010 30 Sous Zero Inc - All Rights Reserved.

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Men With Pens

JUNE 6, 2010

That theory about tortured writers? When you’re a problogger who owns a top ten blog for writers that’s all about writing and you write for a living to boot, the last thing you want to admit is that you can’t hack it. Did I need a writer’s recovery program Was I tapped out on blogging? I couldn’t write.

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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

AUGUST 1, 2010

Because they’re so powerful, stories are very useful for copywriters. Some writers have a hard time picking the right story for their ultimate goal. Learn about the elements of a good story, and practice writing creative fiction as much as you practice copywriting to develop and blend your skills together. How about you?

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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

JUNE 30, 2010

Your mind, like your body, must be trained to perform in certain ways, and a regimented schedule is a necessity when it comes to earning a living as a freelance writer. Are you an introvert writer? 23 Responses to “Don’t Be an Introvert Writer&# Comments Read below or add a comment. How about you? Great post.

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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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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

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

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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ProBlogger

MARCH 20, 2017

Back in 2006 I noticed I started getting a lot of two types of emails: People wanting to hire bloggers would email me asking if I knew anyone suitable for a blogging job that they had. While it started slow with just a new job every few days – since 2006 we’ve had well over 10,000 jobs listed! How to Apply for a Blogging Job.

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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

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

. “Nothing can be made to be of interest to the reader that was not first of vital concern to the writer.&# – John Gardner, The Art of Fiction. They shook your emotions because the writer cared. Copyright 2006 - 2010 30 Sous Zero Inc - All Rights Reserved. Have you ever read words that really grabbed you?

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