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JANUARY 3, 2012

And these people wanted to learn how. 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. You’ll enjoy fun activities and practical, hands-on exercises that teach you new skills.

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JANUARY 22, 2012

25 people fought hard to win a chance to get into the Damn Fine Words writing course and learn effective techniques that would change their life. Starting tomorrow and for the next ten weeks, you’ll enjoy an intensive learning experience that will change your life – and your business game – forever. Some were thoughtful.

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AUGUST 20, 2012

For 10 weeks, students learn effective writing techniques that help them create tangible bottom-line results. …they could improve their writing skills and make more money, instead of the meagre income they’re slaving to earn right now. The Writing Course Contest Rules. Post your article to your blog. That’s all.

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JANUARY 18, 2012

I learned this when I signed up for Damn Fine Words , James Chartrand’s writing course. I was excited because I was taking action towards my goal of ‘constant skill improvement’ so I could further build my business. I also liked learning with other students. It’s hogwash. Signing up excited me. But then I stopped.

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AUGUST 20, 2011

Everyone’s excited to learn more about this innovative resource! You might even want to test out your new action skills on your kids – maybe they’ll finally clean their room!). You’ll learn how to make writing easy, stop staring at a blank page and start hitting publish to get your words out there with confidence and pride.

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MAY 8, 2012

What will you learn? You’ll learn the power of writing using just three sentences. And when they learn it, they’re suddenly churning out a year’s worth of blog posts in no time at all. You’ll learn to improve your writing – without writing a word. You’ll learn how to get readers to take action. Easy breezy!

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APRIL 25, 2012

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. It’s nothing short of amazing… and you’re going to learn Chris’ secrets. Just how does he keep going? She loves the color blue, her kids, and ice skating.

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AUGUST 14, 2011

And these people wanted to learn how. How to improve their writing skills so they could create the type of engaging, compelling, effective content everyone tells them to write. You’ll be learning from day one – and all through the course. It showed in their blog posts that didn’t get comments. Because it just didn’t work.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2012

We look for people who’ve shown that they’ll put their skills to good use, in a way that will help them actually change their life – not just inwardly on a personal level but outwardly in their personal situation and also the lives of others. first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2011, All Rights Reserved.

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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. Why becoming a better writer could literally change your life. The Writing Course Contest Rules.

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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. This contest is a friendly competition where your sincerity, desire to learn, and motivation counts. They say that if they could just take this course…. Welcome to the Damn Fine Words Contest.

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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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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. Whenever you want to learn something, you can find someone offering it.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

” As audacious as it may seem, I’m contacting all sorts of professors to learn from them. I anticipate more learning ahead. Pitch a guest post, learn a new skill, or even start a business that you’re passionate about. As the saying goes, “It can only get better from here.”

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AUGUST 15, 2012

Learn how to refinish furniture or knit or blow glass. You just learned how to stain a shelf – congratulations. You’re not worried about losing that skill forever tomorrow, are you? Find Your Writing Confidence, No Alcohol Required first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2011, All Rights Reserved.

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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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JANUARY 1, 2013

But that’s just a basic skill, and you need far more than that to succeed with your words. Designed for business owners, you’ll learn the content creation skills that turn writing for your business into a pleasant, fast and effective joy. first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2011, All Rights Reserved.

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AUGUST 25, 2011

Ainslie loved Lesson 10, where she learned how to take writing from blank page to finished piece. When Ainslie got to Lesson 17, she learned more about her writing voice than ever before – like what it is, why it works, why it’s important and how to make it all happen in every piece. It sent chills up her spine. “So Your Writing Voice.

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DECEMBER 8, 2011

But as I grew older, I learned… the hard way. And slowly I learned how to start taking care of myself by pushing back. Think about it: Would you be able to earn more money if you improved your skill set? first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2011, All Rights Reserved. I was young. Never a good idea.

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JULY 11, 2011

They wouldn’t have to work with someone of lesser skill levels or knowledge. They could skip the amateurs and head straight towards the people who had the most knowledge, the best experience and all the skills in the world. You control your knowledge, your learning and your skills – and how much of each you accumulate in life.

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OCTOBER 28, 2012

This helps you get new clients because teachers in general are seen as reliable, ethical, and skilled. My teaching status was verification of my ability to learn and master new writing styles. Blogging is a preferred platform these days, but there are tons of people out there who want to learn in person. Increase Publicity.

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MARCH 11, 2012

To learn more about Tom's sharp wit and sharper wordsmithing skills, visit his site at The Write Word. Why You Should Invite Your Customers to a Campfire Storytelling Session first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2011, All Rights Reserved. Another rockin' post from Men with Pens!

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MAY 12, 2011

On page 7, it has this winning sentence: “In fact, a writer should be able to learn from the study of any good writin, be it fiction, nonfiction, poetry or script.&#. How Not to Write Like an Idiot first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2011, All Rights Reserved. Good writin is, after all, good writin.

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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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DECEMBER 25, 2011

From the Pencil Cup If you're ready for a tribe of writers ready to help you learn new writing techniques, improve your skills and support you solidly along the way, sign up now for the Damn Fine Words newsletter. first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2011, All Rights Reserved. Leave a Comment!

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JUNE 19, 2011

You learn that there’s high-level value in chasing the almighty dollar. It creates jobs and lets people learn new skills or apply ones they already master. first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2011, All Rights Reserved. You cut expenses and stop wasting time. With money, you do great things.

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JUNE 3, 2012

I learned a lot about planning and staying on track from that book. Writing about the same subject, even in fiction, was great for helping to hone my skills as a wordsmith. The scheduling lessons you’ll learn from writing diligently every day are lessons that carry over very easily into your working life. Motivation.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2012

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. This frees up your time and energy to focus on growing your business and finding writing assignments that better match your skills. Be THE Best. Another rockin' post from Men with Pens!

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JUNE 9, 2011

Even if you don’t know what green is, you can use your writer’s skills to bring green to life. You learn so much by talking to people. How to Write Without Colour first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2011, All Rights Reserved. You too can imagine green. Another rockin' post from Men with Pens!

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APRIL 21, 2011

However, could you set aside a little time every week to learn new skills? How to Measure Your Success first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2011, All Rights Reserved. Some changes may be too large to contemplate right now – switching careers entirely, for example, may not be feasible.

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APRIL 28, 2011

I learned many lessons while building that F-16, and they served me well when I began writing online. I quickly browsed each kit box for the name of the model, its scale, and the skill level required for assembly. Skill Level 1 was the easiest — no painting or glue necessary; just pieces engineered to snap together.

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JULY 25, 2011

I worked years to build my skills and round out my experience online before even attempting consulting. You might work with a few people who admire you, want to be just like you and ask to learn to do what you do. first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2011, All Rights Reserved. Fast cash, remember?

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MARCH 4, 2012

These posts aren’t coming from people who feel they don’t have the skills, by the way. The people who can write, the ones who really know how to work their words, the folk who may not have all the skills but who can pen a good piece nonetheless… well, they think they’re no good at it. Really, really sad.

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APRIL 14, 2011

Pitching is like any other skill that you develop over time with persistence, experimentation, and discipline. If you can train for a marathon, learn to knit, study a new language, or take a cooking class then you can learn to pitch. Practice the art of the pitch. Another rockin' post from Men with Pens!

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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. Click here to learn more about the Damn Fine Words course – and how it can change your writing, your business… maybe even your life. You’re missing out.

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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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NOVEMBER 25, 2012

Dealing with criticism is one of the most important skills you have to develop to be successful in writing – and in life. I wish it hadn’t taken me years to learn, but I finally developed a few ways of turning criticism – even really harsh criticism – to your advantage. It fulfills the same function as pain in the human body.

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