Men With Pens

NOVEMBER 7, 2012

Every freelancer I’ve ever met started at the bottom of the barrel. So, what’s a freelancer have to do to get past this insecurity and climb to the top? They don’t know whether you’ve just finished a year-long project or just opened your freelancing business. That’s part of the freelancer lifestyle! So did James.

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Men With Pens

AUGUST 12, 2010

What’s also cool are the 10 freelancer mistakes that follow – I bet most people are making at least one of them right now! Freelancers make all sorts of mistakes just to achieve success. The problem is that many freelancers don’t even know they’re making mistakes with their business – and most of them are avoidable.

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Freelance Union

AUGUST 9, 2023

As a business coach for creative freelancers, entrepreneurs, ADHD life coach, and business owner since 2006, I can state with 100% confidence that none of us are immune to this tendency. And it’s not just me. The result: we have fewer resources of energy, time, and patience available for the work that matters.

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Men With Pens

NOVEMBER 11, 2012

Look what happens: Step 2 – Prepare a freelance portfolio with a simple and tweakable cover letter. This helps you decide if you enjoy the work and whether quitting your full-time job to become a freelancer is right for you. And making this daily search for work a ritual teaches you good freelancer habits.

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Content Hacker

OCTOBER 18, 2022

alone, there are over 59 million freelancers! Freelance writing for websites can be profitable and worthwhile, so it’s a win-win for you, too, because you can: Get consistent, drool-worthy posts written in your specific brand voice without you ever having to break a sweat. Google bought YouTube in 2006.) In the U.S.

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Men With Pens

JUNE 3, 2012

You don’t start freelancing by writing a book. But I did, and I’m a better freelancer because of it. That’s probably as far removed from the subjects of entrepreneurship, copywriting, or freelancing as I could get. Writing a fiction book makes you a better freelancer, and here’s why: You’ll be a much better writer.

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Men With Pens

JUNE 2, 2014

Instead of getting a green light, you receive a one-line email from the client that says they chose another freelancer. 5 Smart Sentences that Clients Need to Hear from You first appeared on Men With Pens Copyright 2006 — 2014, All Rights Reserved. That’s when warning signals start going off in your head.

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Ben Settle

JANUARY 1, 2024

Real life story about that: I learned this lesson the hard way in 2006. It was for a course for freelance copywriters. All you do is build entitlement, get zero consumption of whatever it is you are generously giving away to play Mr. Nice Guy, and, eventually, earning lots of resentment when you DO finally sell something.

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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?

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Men With Pens

SEPTEMBER 2, 2010

Here’s how: If you’ve been involved with freelance writing, blogging, copywriting or marketing for more than, say, a day and a half, you’ve probably heard plenty about how speaking before an audience can boost your reputation, which helps you become a thought leader and an expert in your field of choice. You keep it simple.

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ProBlogger

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

The post 10 Tips to Help You Land a Job as a Freelance Blogger appeared first on ProBlogger. Back in 2006 I started the ProBlogger job board. The post 10 Tips to Help You Land a Job as a Freelance Blogger appeared first on ProBlogger. This post is based on Episode 185 of the ProBlogger podcast. Good luck with your hunt.

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Men With Pens

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

The announcer impressed me in part because he managed a skill I think every freelancer should have: how to work with a team of headstrong individuals, all of whom have different talents, without anyone wanting to kill him at the end of the show. It’s a tough skill, and a lot of freelancers never get it.

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Men With Pens

FEBRUARY 17, 2013

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. So you’ve got 3 advanced degrees. You’ve been featured in glossy magazines.…

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Neil Patel

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Founded in 2006, Trinity has been a constantly growing and result-generating CRO Agency in the E-commerce niche. You’re not speaking with a freelancer that takes days off whenever he wants. Plus the proven conversion optimization strategies that are going to convert your traffic into actual customers….

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Men With Pens

MARCH 14, 2010

Freelancers avoid consultants. And it’s time more freelancers got on board. Most freelancers put off hiring a consultant because they don’t think they can afford one – so they keep scrimping along with their hopeful strategies for months, even years. You’re all set and teamed up with professionals, right? Even better?

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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 are all about returns on investments, though, so the big question becomes, how can you get the most from your investment in freelance talent?

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 7, 2010

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? I’ve done both and have come to the conclusion that freelancing is what I like best. Just because freelancing is best for me doesn’t mean it’s best for everyone. Good question.

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Men With Pens

FEBRUARY 3, 2013

Most freelancers suck at meeting deadlines. I’ve heard horror stories from disgruntled complaining about people they’ve worked with in the past, and I’ve dealt with my own fair share of flaky freelancers. That’s too bad. She loves the color blue, her kids, and ice skating.

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Men With Pens

AUGUST 11, 2013

And if you''re a small business owner, a freelancer or an entrepreneur, you won''t want to miss it, so get on the newsletter now to be notified the second you can join. Win a Scholarship to Damn Fine Words, the Writing Course for Business Owners first appeared on Men With Pens Copyright 2006 — 2013, All Rights Reserved.

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Men With Pens

APRIL 1, 2010

Getting your first clients as a new freelancer is a daunting challenge. You could try cold-calling (or cold-emailing), knocking on doors or praying to the freelancing fairies for some work, but there are some better techniques you can use that will be sure to get you clients in a hurry. Prerequisite: you have a website.

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Men With Pens

APRIL 4, 2010

It’s time to take a look at some top consultants for freelancers – you know, the kind that really make the difference to your business. It’s time to take a look at some top consultants for freelancers – you know, the kind that really make the difference to your business. We can help. Even if it can help them make money.

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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. Deadline: March 31st 2023 Cash Prize: $1,000 plus a publication by Four Way Books. The winner will also be invited to participate in readings either online or in person in New York City. #10

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Men With Pens

MARCH 13, 2013

Keep reading… No matter what type of freelancer, consultant or business owner you might be, and no matter what sort of product or service you sell, hosting a workshop is a great idea that could bring huge benefits to your business. But exactly how should you set up that workshop? How can you make sure it’s a win?

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Men With Pens

JULY 15, 2012

Many small businesses get stuck here, especially freelance creative types like myself. Today, I have been successfully running my business as a freelance video producer for nearly 4 years and I recently realized that the clients I’m the most grateful for are the truly nightmarish ones. It seems like a good strategy.

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Men With Pens

DECEMBER 19, 2012

During the holidays, most freelancers let their business fall off the priority list. Freelancers have a common problem that contributes to slow, struggling sales year round, and I see happening every day. Most freelancers have a terrible website. It’s a busy time of year… but not for your business.

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ProBlogger

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

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? In the coming weeks this will rise to $70 (our first price rise since 2006). The Back Story. So test out the job board today and save. New Features for Job Hunters.

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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! Today’s guest post comes to us from Susan Johnston, the Urban Muse Writer.

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Men With Pens

APRIL 15, 2012

Post by Dimitris Athanasiadis Dimitris Athanasiadis is a freelance social media consultant who has come to terms with the term. Why Financial Crisis is Good for Entrepreneurship 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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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. All freelancers, at some point or another, deal with cabin fever. In my years of freelancing I’ve tried many of them and have found the ups and downs with each. It’s enough to make anyone go a little nuts.

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ProBlogger

MAY 21, 2018

Magazines/Freelancers: Find people who already create paid content elsewhere, whether it’s as a freelancer or on their own blog. The other place that I’ve found people to hire out for me is people who are writing freelance articles for magazines and other kinds of websites as well. That person became a writer as well.

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The Creative Penn

DECEMBER 10, 2023

2) Readers will be able to discover cross-genre and niche books more easily In 2006, Chris Anderson published The Long Tail: Why the Future of Business is Selling Less of More. This is the 1000 True Fans model suggested by Kevin Kelly in 2006, and which is truer now than ever before.

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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. As a freelance journalist, seeing my name in print was nothing new. I knew Forbes accepted blog posts from freelance writers, so I figured my odds were good. Copyright 2006 - 2010 30 Sous Zero Inc - All Rights Reserved.

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Neil Patel

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020

Freelancers and professionals – In a similar manner, Wix is great for professionals who want to showcase their personal brand. Weebly currently powers over 50 million websites and has been around since 2006, which is a huge achievement and testament to how effective the platform is.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 9, 2013

So if you’re a freelancer, a small business owner or a solopreneur, you don’t want to miss out on the course. How to Win Your Spot in the DFW Writing Course first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2011, All Rights Reserved. She loves the color blue, her kids, and ice skating.

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Men With Pens

APRIL 25, 2012

He’s practically THE freelancer advocate. A Casual Conversation with Chris Guillebeau on Writing first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2011, All Rights Reserved. In fact, you could say Chris is your key to a better, more fulfilling career. Even if all you have is $100.) She loves the color blue, her kids, and ice skating.

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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! Lambert Justin P.

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Men With Pens

OCTOBER 21, 2010

So I was glad when he sent me a post about success and confidence, because I know many, many freelancers struggle with both. A freelance lifestyle. Copyright 2006 - 2010 30 Sous Zero Inc - All Rights Reserved. Here it is; enjoy. So you’re building something. A business. An enterprise. Whoop-de-doo. I hope it works out for you.

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