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! All the experts say so.

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She is an avid volunteer and has served the International Virtual Assistants Association for more than 10 years, including service as the Association’s Board President twice, initially in the 2005-2006 term and again in 2010-2011. How you can be a part of AZVAs the Podcast ! How you can be a part of AZVAs the Podcast!

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JANUARY 3, 2012

Write engaging blog posts that compel comments. It showed in their blog posts that didn’t get comments. How to improve their writing skills so they could create the type of engaging, compelling, effective content everyone tells them to write. It first launched in September of 2011 to resounding success. Write ebooks.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2012

They tell you to write engaging blog posts that generate comments and build credibility. It’s a cross between writing course and business course, and you’ll learn skills that let you create better, more effective content… the kind of content that brings you business results. Not after the course – after each lesson.

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AUGUST 20, 2012

You see, many people tell me they wish they could register for Damn Fine Words, and that if they could just get in… …they could finally start that online business, because they’d have the skills to write website copy that pulls in clients. Post your article to your blog. The Writing Course Contest Rules.

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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. Post your article to your blog or to any other publicly-viewable location. (No

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Men With Pens

APRIL 25, 2012

You can’t really go anywhere online without hearing about Chris Guillebeau or his ultra-famous blog, the Art of Non-Conformity. Alright, maybe the camels are an exaggeration, but clearly this devotion to writing (sometimes under incredibly tough circumstances) requires some sort of magical skill to maintain. Chris writes – a lot.

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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. …they could improve their writing skills and pull in more clients and money, instead of making the meagre income they’re slaving to earn right now. Post your article to your blog.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 8, 2012

They could improve their writing skills and get higher-paying clients, instead of the meagre income they’re slaving to earn right now. Here’s what you need to do: Write a blog post about why writing is important to you. Post your article to your blog. They say that if they could just take this course….

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

I’m still running my blog despite seeing meager results. Martin’s Press, and had him interviewed on my blog. Try a new format for the pages on your blog. Pitch a guest post, learn a new skill, or even start a business that you’re passionate about. ” that may come. I anticipate more learning ahead.

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JANUARY 1, 2013

Blog posts, newsletters, website copy, emails… you have to write a lot to achieve your business goals. But that’s just a basic skill, and you need far more than that to succeed with your words. Apply your newfound writing skills to your blog posts, your newsletters – heck, even your daily emails – and watch the results pour in.

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Men With Pens

AUGUST 14, 2011

You should blog. It showed in their blog posts that didn’t get comments. How to improve their writing skills so they could create the type of engaging, compelling, effective content everyone tells them to write. They tell you to write. They tell you that your success depends on quality content. You should improve your web copy.

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AUGUST 20, 2011

Web copy, blog post, ebook chapter… You’ll feel like you’ve discovered a hidden secret. You might even want to test out your new action skills on your kids – maybe they’ll finally clean their room!). A Sneak Peek Inside the Damn Fine Words Writing Course first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2011, All Rights Reserved.

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MAY 8, 2012

There’s a secret content-creation technique that’s extremely valuable for capturing your ideas so you can turn them into focused blog posts, full ebooks and compelling web copy – and all you need are three sentences. And when they learn it, they’re suddenly churning out a year’s worth of blog posts in no time at all.

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MARCH 4, 2012

This place is a popular blog, and I get hit with guest post requests at least ten times a week. This blog’s mission is about helping you get ahead , not get you dead. These posts aren’t coming from people who feel they don’t have the skills, by the way. I still guest post when the mood strikes me. Even sadder?

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JUNE 17, 2012

I’ve worked on my writing skills hardcore to potentially reach a larger audience, and my hard work seemed to pay off: one day I got an email from an outside party who wanted to sponsor my work. The Missing Link in Your Copywriting Business first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2011, All Rights Reserved.

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DECEMBER 25, 2011

And here’s why: In the business books and blogs we all love, there is constant talk of finding our ‘tribe’, our most ideal clients. To read more (and watch her cool videos) about her passion for tomatoes drowning in olive oil and her belief that every entrepreneur needs a good swift kick in the ass, visit her blog.

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JUNE 3, 2012

My blog posts, articles, and writing projects have all benefited from my fiction writing experience – that means I’m better at communicating with people and clients who bring me income. Writing about the same subject, even in fiction, was great for helping to hone my skills as a wordsmith. You’ll be more focused.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 10, 2012

You’ll learn language skills as you write essays, sure, but no one’s going to ask you to write a 20-page screed on Proust in any marketing department. You might learn statistics skills or some algebra, but you won’t learn how to do your taxes. Here’s why: Online Courses Correlate to Your Business. No business succeeds without it.

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Men With Pens

AUGUST 25, 2011

Here’s what’s even cooler: As Ainslie worked through the lessons and the course, she began applying her new knowledge to her own business – and within just a few months of launching her website, her blog received an award. AND she was invited to speak at a major seminar. Writing well is key to your success.

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Men With Pens

OCTOBER 28, 2012

This helps you get new clients because teachers in general are seen as reliable, ethical, and skilled. Blogging is a preferred platform these days, but there are tons of people out there who want to learn in person. Once you’ve delivered a few successful lessons, add your teaching credentials to your resume and About page.

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Men With Pens

JULY 14, 2011

It basically states that you have to put in 10,000 hours actively trying to get better at a skill before you will be considered expert in it. Those first 500 hours or so are going to be mastering the very rudiments of the skill. Theoretically, all of us mastered these skills back in grade school. The 10,000 Hour Rule.

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JUNE 2, 2011

An administrative assistant is a wonderful addition to any enterprise, but even highly-skilled assistants take a while to master your business. Take a page from her book and visit www.my168hours.com (just click the clock to read her blog) to learn more time-saving tips and tricks. Email is not your job. It’s a tool to do your job.

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MAY 12, 2011

He blogs on writing-related issues at The Write Word. How Not to Write Like an Idiot first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2011, All Rights Reserved. On page 35, a writer poses a question to the experts: “I have had a novel in mind for almost ten years. What should I do?&#.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2012

This frees up your time and energy to focus on growing your business and finding writing assignments that better match your skills. Don’t talk yourself out of sending in that guest blog – you never know if it will be accepted until you try. And if 80% of your rum is drunk by 20% of your crew, Make them walk the plank.

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Men With Pens

APRIL 21, 2011

However, could you set aside a little time every week to learn new skills? His latest published tool for world domination is GhostBloggers.net - An online marketplace where you can buy and sell unique blog posts. How to Measure Your Success first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2011, All Rights Reserved.

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MAY 31, 2011

A review tests the writer’s skill at persuasion and description. On my blog I review heavy metal albums, movies, books and shows. How to Write a Kick-Ass Review first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2011, All Rights Reserved. Another rockin' post from Men with Pens!

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Men With Pens

NOVEMBER 10, 2011

Focusing on the client’s needs instead of your own skill set? Post by Taylor Lindstrom Taylor hails from Boulder, CO, and she blogs for people who are too good to fail over at. The Elevator Pitch: A Guide for an Internet without Elevators first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2011, All Rights Reserved.

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Men With Pens

APRIL 14, 2011

I nursed my bruised ego and got a clue about how publishing really works, whether it’s for magazines, websites, blogs, books, and beyond. Pitching is like any other skill that you develop over time with persistence, experimentation, and discipline. Clueless would have been a better assessment. Over the years, I got over myself.

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Men With Pens

JUNE 24, 2012

Regular readers of Men with Pens will recall a recent blog post on Icky Sales. You need look no further than this blog to see this in action: every post is an expert level. But those of us lacking ninja-like sales skills are not going to pressure everyone into buying. The 250-word overview article is your enemy.

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MAY 6, 2012

And if your business has a website, a blog, or operates online, then writing skills are crucial. And you need to improve a critical business skill: your writing. Damn Fine Words Writing Course Open for Registration first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2011, All Rights Reserved. You’re missing out.

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OCTOBER 18, 2012

Ebook writing isn’t your “thing” Okay, you’re a fair hand with the keyboard, and you do alright when it comes to an article or a blog post, but an ebook? Some people will tell you to slap together some blog posts and call that an ebook. (It’s It’s just a bunch of blog posts.) It’s not.

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Men With Pens

OCTOBER 7, 2012

Later on in life, we often get frustrated with ourselves when we’re first trying to learn a new skill. We expect this skill to come easily. What we forget is that every single skill that comes easily to us now wasn’t easy at all when we were first born. You did it until you finally mastered that skill.

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JANUARY 15, 2012

From the Pencil Cup The Damn Fine Words writing course teaches you effective writing skills to help you increase your business potential. From blogging to newsletter content to email pitches, learn the writing techniques that work. first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2011, All Rights Reserved.

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OCTOBER 22, 2012

Sure, you may do okay with blog posts and newsletters, but an ebook? You’ll also learn how to polish your words to perfection – and you’ll be able to use these new skills on any type of content you write. How do you write an ebook that makes people’s eyes light up as they reach for their wallets? You’re a business owner.

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Men With Pens

NOVEMBER 7, 2012

What topics do they blog and tweet about? Comment on their blogs, share their content, email them to tell them how awesome they are and how much their post, tweet or book helped you. Instead, become the person they think of first when they want to hire someone with your specific skill set. What kind of links do they share?

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MARCH 3, 2011

Writers aren’t known for their planning and scheduling skills, after all – but nail deadlines, and you’ve turned yourself away from flaky and straight onto fantastically competent. Ali Luke is the go-to gal for all things blogging. Copyright 2006 – 2011, All Rights Reserved. knows that very well.

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