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Authoritative Website Copy | Men With Pens

Men With Pens

The Newtonian Laws Of Business – The First Law Reply Dean Rieck ( @DeanRieck ) November 30, 2009 at 10:39 am This sort of aggressive copy works for certain products and certain buyers, generally for self-help and get-rich-quick. But it requires little skill and no finesse, so it’s easy and fun to write. Your life is crap!

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How NOT to Get the Freelance Job - and What to Do | Men With Pens

Men With Pens

When the job ad says email us with information and samples, don’t tweet us and say, “Just click here.&# Speaking of links, if you have an ugly website with horrible copy that doesn’t reflect your skills, please don’t tell us. DON’T have low self-esteem. Work hours: 1) But try to hide it.

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Three Ways to Start a Revolution | Men With Pens

Men With Pens

Especially when you’re inexperienced, self-esteem issues come into play – having people you respect say that you’re doing something right. Free samples, yes. Jordan Cooper ( @NotAProBlog ) January 4, 2010 at 2:38 am Amen, James! Walking your own path takes a lot of guts. My readers are happy readers!

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Free Blog Posts | Men With Pens

Men With Pens

A chance to show off all of my skills and convey the sense that “hey, I can do this for you too.&# Just like handing out free samples of your latest candy or cookie. I view my own blogging as (1) a demonstration of my ability, and (2) a free sample of my paid info-products. So you have to give out samples.

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