Men With Pens

OCTOBER 7, 2010

The benefits of SEO are clear, and because it doesn’t have to cost money, it has become a particularly important tool for freelancers and small businesses with limited marketing budgets. Her latest project is the development of free online writing courses for Creative-Writing-Now.com, a website for new fiction writers and poets.

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Men With Pens

APRIL 21, 2011

Currently working as a freelance creative director and continuously starting up online projects when he's not out trying to take over the world. How to Measure Your Success first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2011, All Rights Reserved. Leave a Comment! Want to keep up with him? Go ahead and visit his website.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 18, 2011

Then there’s that feast-or-famine yo-yo ride of income that freelancers always seem to struggle with. So when he wrote Freedom, Money, Time – and the Key to Creative Success, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on a copy. Copyright 2006 - 2010 30 Sous Zero Inc - All Rights Reserved. Fun times, eh? The solution?

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 5, 2012

In the first month of my creative writing Masters, both my tutors told me that I wrote too much from the head. 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. Have a gripping introduction to draw the reader in.

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Men With Pens

APRIL 14, 2011

I got my first rejection letter as a freelance writer when I was 19 years old. The key to a successful freelance career is in the pitch. She blogs about creative strategies for artists, writers, and creative entrepreneurs searching for alternatives to business as usual at CreativeGuideToLife.com. Leave a Comment!

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Men With Pens

JULY 21, 2011

Post by Jennifer Brown Banks Jennifer Brown Banks is a veteran freelance writer, pro blogger and creative consultant. 6 Reasons Every Serious Blogger Should Blog for the Big Dogs first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2011, All Rights Reserved. Leave a Comment! Another rockin' post from Men with Pens!

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Smart Blogger

MARCH 13, 2023

If your audience is young adults, and you can demonstrate a creative or visually appealing side to your brand, then TikTok is a must-have for your digital marketing playbook. This is a great opportunity to tap into your creative side and engage younger audiences. Who Should Use TikTok? Who Shouldn’t Use TikTok? Back to Top 14.

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Men With Pens

OCTOBER 28, 2012

“Teaching” comes in any package you’re creative enough to invent. During the day, she’s a professional blogger, freelance writer, and writing instructor at the University of Phoenix in Louisiana. Here are some perks and tips to get you started. Establish Expertise. Another rockin' post from Men with Pens!

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Men With Pens

APRIL 1, 2012

Freelancers tend to struggle with selling, to some extent. If you’re not capable or interested in providing those services, you can still be the hero by recommending a great fellow freelancer who specializes in whatever your client needs. Now’s your chance to carefully yet confidently let him know! Let’s do it!”

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 16, 2012

That’s one of the biggest complaints I hear from busy businesspeople, freelancers and entrepreneurs. times of the day to write and be creative. How to Find Time to Write: A Casual Conversation with Laura Vanderkam first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2011, All Rights Reserved. How to find the time to write.

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Make a Living Writing

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

10 – Fish Publishing – Poetry Prize Established in 2006, Fish Poetry Prize is running their annual contest with Billy Collins as its judge. Further reading: Looking for some Creative Writing Prompts ? Deadline: March 31st 2023 Cash Prize: $1,000 plus a publication by Four Way Books.

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Men With Pens

FEBRUARY 3, 2011

But it’s also a fun, exciting process of creativity and discovery. Graham Strong is a freelance marketing writer and rejuvenated digger-upper of old novels. Copyright 2006 – 2011, All Rights Reserved. See part (a).). Writing a novel can be a long, gruelling process. The key is to balance those two extremes.

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Income Diary

APRIL 2, 2024

billion Martin Lorentzon is a Swedish billionaire entrepreneur and investor who co-founded the music streaming service Spotify along with Daniel Ek in 2006. Following Gradfinder.com’s acquisition, he worked as a freelance web designer. Martin Lorentzon : Founder of Spotify is worth $6.5 74 Todd Wagner: Broadcast founder is worth $1.6

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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. If you want to make a career of writing, should you look for a full-time job in a company or strike out on your own as a freelancer?

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Men With Pens

JULY 7, 2010

And as a freelancer myself, I approve! Businesses hire freelance talent to absorb ebbs and flows in activity or to fill talent gaps that are essential but not required every day. Businesses hire freelance talent to absorb ebbs and flows in activity or to fill talent gaps that are essential but not required every day.

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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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Freelance Writing Jobs

JULY 7, 2023

It will give you a chance to flex your creative writing muscle in a way you don’t normally get to when you are doing work for other people. Click To Tweet Get freelance writing jobs As always, when entering writing contests, follow the instructions precisely. You may find something valuable in what they have to say about your writing.

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Men With Pens

NOVEMBER 24, 2009

Written by James - 33 Comments Take a Number After a small pause to let you all settle into your SMART freelancing techniques, Elizabeth Fayle is here to give you the next key to rockin’ out your freelance biz. Being realistic made him think of you as the most sought-after freelancer around. And you know what? great post.

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Freelance Writing Jobs

JULY 7, 2023

It will give you a chance to flex your creative writing muscle in a way you don’t normally get to when you are doing work for other people. Click To Tweet Get freelance writing jobs As always, when entering writing contests, follow the instructions precisely. You may find something valuable in what they have to say about your writing.

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Men With Pens

APRIL 1, 2010

Getting your first clients as a new freelancer is a daunting challenge. 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. These techniques assume that you already have a website dedicated to your freelancing business.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 28, 2010

Freelancing can be much the same. That’s a good rule of thumb for freelancers to keep in mind, too. Instead of devaluing your work and that of other freelancers, have some respect and charge what you’re worth! These clients will only sap your creativity and eat up time that could be spent finding Mr. Right.

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The Creative Penn

DECEMBER 10, 2023

If you join the community, you get an extra solo Q&A show monthly, as well as behind-the-scenes videos on AI and creative business, plus, discounts, early access, and more. She’s also an award-winning podcaster, creative entrepreneur, and international professional speaker. I'd love to know what you think in the comments.

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Men With Pens

JUNE 27, 2010

If you’re like many freelancers, you’re probably not sleeping well at all. We’re freelancers. Our ability to produce creative quality on just five hours sleep is a badge of honour that’s applauded and lauded! The problem is that we freelancers all know healthy sleep habits are good for us.

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The Creative Penn

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

How can you reframe the direct author business model to take advantage of creative possibilities for different kinds of products and long-term marketing? So I started my first creative business in 2004. I went out on my own as a freelance camera operator after graduating from college, and that didn't really work very well.

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Men With Pens

MARCH 2, 2010

Then sit back and enjoy today’s post on how to earn better freelancing rates. You’ll be all set with a freelance business that pays you what you deserve to be paid. There’s a problem that’s common in the freelancing world: getting stuck at low rates and not seeming to be able to earn more. Neither do you.

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Men With Pens

JUNE 6, 2010

Had I lost my creativity? Want to overcome writers block and unleash your creativity? A strong preference for internal validation is actually pretty common among artists and creative types. Freelance Writers — Niche Specialization is the Key to Success Reply Mark W. Except that it wasn’t. Maybe that was the answer.

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Men With Pens

JULY 21, 2010

Cath – Writing (especially the more creative varieties) take a lot of energy, and I can sympathise with people who make excuses … but you’re right about the woman on the course; there’s not much point being there if you’re not going to write. Though I never thought of writing as climbing a mountain.

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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. Brilliance and creativity will be demanded of you when you’ve got the flu. You’ll be asked to whip up 10 fresh and creative headlines for a product you’re sick to death of — a few minutes before your next meeting.

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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. Click here to cancel reply.

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Men With Pens

APRIL 22, 2010

Creative output in literature, music, and other arts is usually involved with a distinctive personal vision – one which often, though not always, includes marked personality elements of introversion and solitude. I find that a highly arrogant mindset (and actually one I often notice in the creative fields).

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Men With Pens

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

But I also write fiction, freelance, am into fitness, snowboard, am a sports fan, like humour, enjoy gadgets, and a whole bunch of other stuff that make me a human being. Has Social Media Cheapened Creative Talent? That would get tired fast and your creativity would suffer! @ FitJerk just got a new reader (me). I like that.

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Content Hacker

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Build Creative AND Business Skills. Or, you can see the business side of blogging and content marketing really clearly and lack the basics of the creative skills needed to run a sustainable business online. alone, there are over 59 million freelancers! Google bought YouTube in 2006.) Watch it right here. In the U.S.

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Men With Pens

APRIL 6, 2010

Most freelancers have enough trouble scrapping together money for the rent without having to worry about paying another couple of tens of thousands. You’re a freelancer. have a gig as a blog advisor on an interent magazine for creatives. I’m not here to tell you that you should consider going back to school for a second degree.

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Men With Pens

MAY 2, 2010

Your freelancing lifestyle depends on your copy being read. This isn’t about grabbing the first freelancer that catches your eye. 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.

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Men With Pens

APRIL 27, 2010

Email is one of the most common forms of communication between freelancers and clients, and all too often, the clients have no idea how they come off. No freelancer can afford to have that damage to his reputation. Parenting Is A Creative Act Reply Chris Mower ( @firesamurai ) April 28, 2010 at 10:31 am Great reminder.

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Men With Pens

FEBRUARY 21, 2010

How can wearing the same costume make people more creative or smart? We planned a trip and traveled to the Sturgis Rally in 2006, and when it came time to repeat the trip in 2009 I couldn’t remember where all the gas stops were that we made along the way. Why do jobs and the humans in them have to be sanitized & sterilized?

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Men With Pens

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Same reason you haven’t quite shoved off and decided yes, you’re going to be a freelancer now. Because I’ve read a LOT of freelancer stories about 70-hour workweeks, barely being able to pay rent or groceries, having no vacatio, and literally BEGGING fellow bloggers for money. Four years ago. He’s afraid. He’s afraid.

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