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APRIL 6, 2010

Actually, we’re happy to put ourselves forward as the expert for anyone who wants to learn how to start your kick-ass web writer business. Who wants to learn about OIL RIGS? Reply TravelinOma April 7, 2010 at 1:43 am This is a great article, and a reminder that getting a degree is just the start of a lifetime of education.

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MAY 11, 2010

If you’re interested in learning what kind of person we’re looking for (and possibly becoming that new teammate who’ll rock our socks off), check out the job postings right here. Reply Melinda | SuperWAHM ( @Superwahm1 ) May 12, 2010 at 7:31 am You could run a competition James, “Spot today’s tweak!

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JULY 18, 2010

While training for competition, I learned many valuable lessons (beyond the kind that made sure you didn’t canter off to your death). Rebecca July 19, 2010 at 2:19 am I’ve never been an avid horse rider myself but I can easily see the comparisons you are making. We can only learn from our mistakes, and move ahead.

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MARCH 28, 2010

Many business principles apply to any type of business, virtual or not, and what you learn from the expert who works for the store down the street can be just as valuable to your online storefront. James S ( @jamesparker ) March 29, 2010 at 8:13 am Its the first time i read your post and i’m impressed.

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APRIL 20, 2010

Chris Mower ( @firesamurai ) April 21, 2010 at 1:45 am Ha ha, loved the unicorn scenario. Those blogs are worth their weight in gold (unless you’re the kind who learns from the School of Hard Knocks). FaceBook changes – Privacy issues and Fanpages Reply Susan Allport ( @suelander_ ) April 21, 2010 at 5:17 am “Go unicorn!&#

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APRIL 1, 2010

Announce the winners on your site, and offer a limited-time discount to anyone who didn’t win. Lugh ( @samldanach ) April 2, 2010 at 6:38 am Another option that I’ve recommended to a number of people trying to break into IT is to donate your services to a non-profit charity. Lugh´s last blog. Thank you so much!

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MARCH 4, 2010

Kelly March 5, 2010 at 7:36 am James, This one is a lesson you never stop learning. How To Lose Customers, a Mini-Rant Reply Giulietta Nardone March 5, 2010 at 9:09 am Hi James, If I had not teamed up with another designer, I’m certain I’d be out of business by now. And all it took were those two little magic words.

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APRIL 8, 2010

Kobu April 9, 2010 at 5:30 am Evernote and Hiveminder should not be left out! Reply Jim Kimmons ( @jimkimmons ) April 9, 2010 at 8:12 am I believe Evernote should have taken the place of several of these. Greater than ‘Me’ Reply Marc ( @marcpieniazek ) April 9, 2010 at 10:31 am Nice, handy list of apps there, thanks James.

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JANUARY 17, 2010

Melinda | SuperWAHM ( @superwahm1 ) January 18, 2010 at 2:17 am I don’t have that much direct competition. SuperWAHM EZ-Notes – Pre-Release Sale and Giveaway Reply Archan Mehta January 18, 2010 at 5:55 am James, Once again, this is an interesting post. Reply Phil Simon ( @philsimon ) January 18, 2010 at 8:08 am James Good post.

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JUNE 23, 2010

Nabeel | Create Your First Website June 24, 2010 at 3:02 am “How often do you remember a blog post or a magazine article you read? Ulrich ( @maryeulrich ) June 24, 2010 at 6:49 am Yesterday I spent the day writing an academic paper. Reply poch June 24, 2010 at 7:13 am Right on Agent x. It has a strong effect on the mind.

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MARCH 25, 2010

Later they learned that in Africa illiteracy is high, so companies put pictures on the product labels to show what’s inside. Recover from mistakes and learn from them. What separates good writers from great writers is that great writers learn from mistakes and become greater. Baby food” took on a startling new meaning.

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JULY 14, 2010

Learn how to set up, start and succeed at freelance writing with these three resources – and yes, weve personally read each one! Robert July 15, 2010 at 2:56 am Great blog post. Working with a copywriter for the first time Read this Reply Heather Villa ( @IAC_Heather ) July 15, 2010 at 6:35 am Excellent post! BARRROOOOOOOM!

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JANUARY 21, 2010

But what I tell people are four scenes from the last six months that sum up what I’ve learned better than I can spell it out: Exhibit A: The High Style The man I was listening to spoke with a strong British accent. Annemieke ( @Annemieke_C ) January 22, 2010 at 3:26 am What a post, brilliant! Nobody deserves to get paid for that.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2010

We should revisit our knowledge, then and now, and see how much we’ve learned. Frank ( @[link] ) February 22, 2010 at 4:27 am I think it’s really interesting to look back at copy that you have written. Reply Frank ( @[link] ) February 22, 2010 at 4:33 am Sorry, I meant working on a travel website!

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APRIL 25, 2010

Chris Mower ( @firesamurai ) April 25, 2010 at 12:14 pm I enjoy reading Dean’s blog. 5 Ways to Trim the Fat from Your Next Project Reply --Deb ( @__Deb ) April 25, 2010 at 12:43 pm Oh, this is just hilarious. Reply susan ( @susanfinch ) April 25, 2010 at 3:13 pm Thanks. Review of an Important Offer! That’s creepy.

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JUNE 27, 2010

Maquis June 28, 2010 at 1:16 am I’ll admit that I’ve definitely learned the hard way that sleep deprivation can be physically painful. Reply Þórey Ómars ( @thoreyo ) June 28, 2010 at 2:04 am Hi James. Sleep is *extremely* important – I learned that the hard way indeed! And I do exactly that!

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MARCH 1, 2010

Barbara Ling, Virtual Coach ( @barbaraling ) March 2, 2010 at 5:06 am It’s easy to say, Raise Your Rates…but you also have to really believe in yourself and what you deliver to effectively make this so. Reply Sally B ( @snappysentences ) March 2, 2010 at 5:37 am Totally agree Barbara, you have to believe in yourself.

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JULY 4, 2010

By doing these writing exercises, you’ll discover your true voice and then learn how to develop flexibility. Nabeel | Create Your First Website July 5, 2010 at 3:19 am Great advice and points James. Reply Sarah July 5, 2010 at 6:53 am These are all good steps to find your own voice. Or voices, even.)

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MARCH 8, 2010

Michal Kozak ( @michalkozak ) March 8, 2010 at 6:13 am Great article, makes you think about thisstuff. michalkozak: on Chapter 5 of "How To Be A Rockstar WordPress Designer" [link] @envato @collis Reply pamela ( @VampireSmitten ) March 8, 2010 at 6:30 am So what you’re saying is that I should write a draft post and save it?

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JANUARY 7, 2010

It’s not all that bad once you learn how, but it’s not a job for wall flowers. Michael Martine ( @remarkablogger ) January 8, 2010 at 3:34 am Wait, I’m still trying to picture a swimming pool filled with Jack Daniels… I quit my day job last year and it was the best move I ever made. You’re on your own.

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JUNE 6, 2010

Peter Shallard - The Shrink for Entrepreneurs ( @petershallard ) June 7, 2010 at 1:15 am I’m gonna step in here and make a comment about what I think happened. That way all of us (your loyal readers) can keep benefiting for awesome posts Reply Sharon Hurley Hall ( @shurleyhall ) June 7, 2010 at 7:07 am I know exactly what you mean.

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APRIL 13, 2010

Maquis April 14, 2010 at 2:13 am I understand your points here, but honestly, I get more upset at the companies that have sold my information than the ones who bought it. Reply Chris Mower ( @firesamurai ) April 14, 2010 at 2:30 am It’s exactly the reasons that you mention why I’m very careful about who I give my information to.

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JUNE 30, 2010

Nabeel | Create Your First Website July 1, 2010 at 5:03 am Yup I guess outings are necessary to relax your mind and brain. Nabeel Reply Heather Villa ( @IAC_Heather ) July 1, 2010 at 7:50 am I’m like you Nabeel. 23 Responses to “Don’t Be an Introvert Writer&# Comments Read below or add a comment. Great post.

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MAY 26, 2010

I will say, though, that Ali’s post was coincidentally timed – though you’ll have to tune in next week to learn why. Wanderlusting ( @Wanderlustingkh ) May 27, 2010 at 1:13 am Great post. Ulrich ( @maryeulrich ) May 27, 2010 at 3:30 am There are some interesting ideas and new words (for me) in your post. Great work.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2010

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MARCH 11, 2010

Melinda | SuperWAHM ( @Superwahm1 ) March 12, 2010 at 5:39 am I’m not a writer, but I’m sitting here with my jaw hanging open. Reply Kelly March 12, 2010 at 7:57 am …for most businesses, it does NOT make sense to have a blog. What a great idea. Thanks Rebecca! Melinda | SuperWAHM´s last blog. Thanks for sharing.

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JANUARY 10, 2010

Michael Martine ( @remarkablogger ) January 11, 2010 at 1:34 am There’s another kind of “wrongness.&# Unlike the person who seems mentally permalinked to 1994, I’m constantly learning new things at a tremendous pace, mostly just because I love it. Because if you don’t, you’re not just irresponsible. You’re dangerous.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2010

At many sites readers may browse around and look over their options or want to learn about the subject matter. If you’re ready to learn why your website or web copy isn’t working as hard as it could be and get suggestions for improvements to help draw in new clients and customers, book your drive-by critique into our schedule.

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DECEMBER 20, 2009

I guess they’re still learning or I need to keep looking for super high-quality. CondoFinder – I think you should read our comment policy. I learned a while back that saying yes to yourself first is what really makes the difference between a healthy person and someone run down and tired.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2009

If I’m pointing out my mistakes and how I learned a better way, it doesn’t come off as condescending. Pointing out past mistakes and how you grew and learned from it exudes confidence. That’s something handy to develop, hands down! Arrogant copy drives me crazy. But like you said, all the time? Definitely not.

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DECEMBER 8, 2009

I give them time and attention because I do learn things that I can make valuable for my situation, but I wouldn’t pay (for instance) for advice on being a professional blogger when I have no ambitions in that direction. Experts tell us we learn in spirals, NOT in straight lines. Barbara Ling, Virtual Coach´s last blog.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2009

Especially if you’ve learned something along the way. But if your goal was to use the month to create something upon which you can build, both in terms of learning curve and raw material, then perhaps it’s better to stop right where you are. Learn something from the process. Boo on the stress but yay for the fun and learning!

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MARCH 21, 2010

There’s a lot more to writing web copy than that – and you’ll learn it from cars. Want to learn how to write better copy? Matt Burgess ( @therealburgo ) March 22, 2010 at 4:28 am Totally agree, because it always comes down to one thing, doesn’t it? It’s good advice. We use it in our work all the time.

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APRIL 15, 2010

Let’s face it, you’re always going to be learning, just by being engaged with words. I still remember how much I struggled with the first story I wrote that year and how long I spent writing it – but if I’d just given up, I’d have missed out on a lot of learning. How to Improve Faster Want to speed up?

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JUNE 20, 2010

That means they’ll grasp your razor-sharp message perfectly, learn from it quickly and understand it clearly. You’ll learn more, understand it better and remember it longer. Nabeel | Create Your First Website June 21, 2010 at 3:58 am Great post. They might even tell their friends about it. Extra reader win.

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JULY 25, 2010

Nabeel | Create Your First Website July 26, 2010 at 3:24 am I agree James. Kindest, Nabeel Reply Joel Falconer July 26, 2010 at 3:54 am As the saying goes, “opinions are like assholes–everyone has one and they all stink.&# Most of us teach what we needed or still need to learn ourselves. 24 HOUR SPECIAL!

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JULY 11, 2010

We’re the early adopters of blogging, shaping it and changing it as we learn about its potential. Peter Shallard - The Shrink for Entrepreneurs ( @petershallard ) July 12, 2010 at 1:55 am This is a thoughtful post. Reply Nabeel | Create Your First Website July 12, 2010 at 4:01 am Whoa Excellent post James.

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