Except for the stint I did as a bagger at the local grocery store back in high school, my father has never really understood what I did for a living.
Whether it’s selling computer software, graphic design or writing, my pop has never been able to explain to anyone exactly what I do. Whenever anyone […]
Internet marketing and copywriting guru, Dina Giolitto, launched a new blog aimed at building, managing, marketing and branding online businesses - Entrepreneur’s Breakfast.
To quote:
Entrepreneur’s Breakfast is a meeting place for business owners and managers interested in finding creative and cost effective ways to get things done faster, better and while avoiding pulling out their own […]
Sometimes meeting clients face to face can be intimidating. If they’re the head of a large company, you might feel a bit inferior, which can lead to blowing your chances of getting a freelance gig. Here’s an interesting strategy that you can begin employing right now that’ll help boost your confidence no matter what situation […]
As freelance copywriters we’re always on the hunt for new clients and projects. For many of us, the Internet is our primary source for getting work. Whether it’s through job boards, bidding sites or ads posted on sites like Craigslist, it’s easy to forget that there’s a whole world of potential clients out there […]
I just got outbid on a freelancing job over at Elance. That’s fine because I understand that, to many business folks, price is the only issue. Just give me some really cheap words and I’ll be happy.
Here’s just a small example of the winning bidder’s talents:
This information is going to be interesting for those who […]
Sometimes the strength of your portfolio isn’t enough to convince potential clients that you’ve got the chops to get the job done - they want proof you can do exactly what they’re asking.
That proof usually comes as a request for a free sample. It’s a test that, if passed, will earn you the client’s respect […]
Here’s a neat little, no frills web app. you can use when you just want to crank out some words. No formatting options, no fancy font choices. Just straight old-time word processing.
Dark Copy
So you wanna be a freelance writer. You’ve purchased books by other successful freelance writers and read blogs of those who earn their living off their words. They’ll tell you their marketing secrets, their writing secrets and their secrets to driving traffic to your web site.
However there’s one secret they won’t tell you…but I will.
Ready? […]
I got in the mail today a direct response piece from AT&T with an offer for a free cell phone if I sign up with their service. It really was a good deal, and the phone is much nicer than the one I currently have from Alltel.
The problem - AT&T doesn’t offer cell service in […]
