Freelance Writing Rates for Online Writing Jobs: 3 Tips for Newbies on What to Charge

August 25, 2011

Note: this is a guest post by Yuwanda Black of www.inkwelleditorial.com. If you’re a new freelancer who’s sticking your toes into the waters of online writing jobs, knowing how to charge can be a bit perplexing. I mean, do you charge by the hour, by the job, by the project, by the word – how? Setting [...]

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How to Write Faster

April 19, 2011

Note: this is a guest post by John Forde. You can read more of John’s stuff at the Copywriter’s Roundtable. How fast do you write? And is it fast enough? If you’re a newbie writer, it’s rare you’ll write both “fast” AND “well” at the same time. Frankly, that might be the case for your whole [...]

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Writing Copy that Sings

April 5, 2011

Does your copy capture the reader’s attention in the first sentence – and hold their attention until the final word? If not, it’s time to make your copy sing. Copy that sings evokes emotion in the reader by prompting a smile, touching on pain or initiating introspection. It also provides the promise of a solution [...]

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Introducing the Copywriters Club

April 4, 2011

Sometimes, I have things to say that are just too secret for blog posts. That’s why I’ve created the Copywriters Club, an exclusive communication system that lets me share top secret tips with a select group of writers. Joining the Copywriters Club is easy – and free. Just click here to subscribe to my list. (Don’t [...]

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6 Ways to Take Your Writing from Good to Great

March 31, 2011

Even though the economy stinks, my copywriting business is busier than ever. There are many reasons why I’m busy and other freelance writers are struggling. I’ve built long term relationships with clients who have money to spend on my services. I understand their marketing challenges because I’ve walked in their shoes. I also specialize in [...]

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