Category Archives: Freelance Writing

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Bryn says, "Marketing isn't hard, except..."

The latest in a series of podcast/interviews with independent journalist and copywriter, Bryn Mooth, on how she's using LinkedIn to market her services. Continue reading

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Writers speak? Out loud?

Copywriter (and CFC veteran) Sheila Hart-O'Connor shares details about her first experience speaking to a group. It wasn't so bad! Continue reading

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Podcast: Bryn's tax surprise

When it comes to taxes, are you deducting everything you can? Journalist and copywriter, Bryn Mooth, wasn't, but here's what she's doing from now on. Continue reading

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Productivity and 100-Calorie Snack Packs

As a self-employed writer, I understand that the more I work, the more I get paid. At the same time, I can find myself tempted by distractions. So over the years, I’ve developed a number of tricks to help me shore up my willpower and stay focused on what I need to do, such as.... Continue reading

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The 50-word Marketing Plan for Freelancers

Your marketing plan for 2012 in 50 words from Marketing Mentor's Marketing Plan Bundle, available in MyDesignShop.com Continue reading

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Start Your 2012 Marketing Plan This Week

Developing a Successful Online Marketing Plan, my brand new, 8-week online course starts this week and it's not too late to register to get your 2012 marketing plan in place. Continue reading

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Marketing Monday: LinkedIn question

Are you using LinkedIn to get clients? If not, you could be. Here's a question about how to add "strangers" to your network. Continue reading

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HOW Design Live in Boston: June 21-25

Save the dates: June 21-25, 2012 for HOW Design Live in Boston. Four conferences under one roof—with one goal: To help you buck the status quo in order to produce your most inspired and professionally rewarding creative work ever. Continue reading

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Do open rates matter?

My recent newsletter had one of my lowest open rates yet. But its subject line -- Tired of Waiting for Copy? -- was also the most targeted to my ideal audience. Continue reading

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Escaping Information Overload

In this series of posts, freelancer, Neil Renicker of Renicker Studio, shares ideas about inbox hygiene to escape information overload. Continue reading

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