I responded to an ad from a marketing firm that was looking for a team of writers to provide services to their clients. Naturally my experience, testimonials and resumé put me on the short list to join the team. The only thing left to do was to complete a short, e-mail interview.It started off well […]
They’re a dying breed, but I love people from the old school. People who spent years honing their craft to rise to the top of their field. It’s often to them I turn when I’m looking for an answer rather than to a blogger who’s only been at it for a few months.
Bob Bly is […]
Warning: This post may be offensive to some readers.
I was checking out E-lance today and I happened upon such a sick display of desperation that I had to share it no matter how many readers it might cost me.
The project: 5 articles, no word count given, about how improper money management can ruin your […]
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 […]
I love reading books by copywriters and marketing experts because it’s educational to see how people think and apply what they’ve learned to their particular crafts. One thing that’s taught over and over in most copywriting books is how to write copy that sells. One of the key points these authors make is that writing […]
Are you a dunce or a moron? Are you a single mom looking for something to do between pregnancies? How about a dropout? Would you like to have respect as a marketing expert AND as an author? Well, put down your crack pipes and your beer bongs! If you have access to a computer and […]
The law of supply and demand – as well as its relationship to the economy – is a pretty easy concept to grasp.
When you have a huge supply of product the price is generally low. When demand outweighs supply, the price goes up.
But what happens when both the demand and the supply are worthless?
The Internet […]
I’ve been avoiding talking about the writer’s strike for a couple of reasons. The first one being that I don’t support strikes, nor do I support unions. The second one is that I believe that people should take responsibility for their own lives. If you think you’re getting a raw deal at your job, then […]
