What’s on the iPod: Almost Famous by Eminem Special Announcement: Learn how to market and gain clients by attending conferences! Limited-time offer on the 8 Steps to Conference Marketing Success e-course — plus a one-month membership to the 5 Buck Forum! Click here to get started now. I need a few fewer weekends that leave me feeling more spent…
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How to Totally Suck at Marketing
What’s on the iPod: Eyes Wide Open by Gotye Special Announcement: Learn how to market and gain clients by attending conferences! Limited-time offer on the 8 Steps to Conference Marketing Success e-course — plus a one-month membership to the 5 Buck Forum! Click here to get started now. Interesting day yesterday — interesting in that train-wreck…
Marketing Rule of Seven: Revisited
What’s on the iPod: Blue Eyes by Middle Brother It’s been a slow start to the week. I’ve had plenty of time to focus on some marketing, and so far this week I’ve had more responses from potential clients than I had in all of February, what with those 51 LOIs. Pretty cool when their…
5 Marketing Myths That Are Killing Your Writing Business
What I’m reading: Setting Free the Bears by John Irving What’s on the iPod: Life by The Avett Brothers March has come in like a lamb. Okay, here it’s more like a cold lamb looking for a scarf, but it’s been mild. Hopefully that will change come Wednesday when we’re expecting what could be a…
Monthly Assessment: February 2013
What’s on the iPod: Beg, Steal or Borrow by Ray LaMontagne & the Pariah Dogs Rabbit! Happy March. May it be coming in like a lamb for you wherever you are. For those of you new to the blog (welcome!), it’s that time once again to put a little accountability into our actions or lack…
Writers & Promotion at the Hands of Strangers
What’s on the iPod: Hallelujah by Rufus Wainwright Great news: new low pricing on my ebook, Marketing 365! Loaded with daily strategies that will kick-start your marketing program–just $4.95. Click on the link to the right to get started right now. We’re nearly finished with February — is that possible? Before we wave goodbye to…
5 Easy Tips to Help You Gain Clients
What’s on the iPod: Life by The Avett Brothers Some happy news in the writing community: Ashley Festa and her husband are now parents! Little Delia Jane was born February 8th and is a beauty to behold. Congratulations, Ashley and family! Send her some Twitter love today. (@ashley_festa) Thanks to everyone who contributed to (and…
101 Resources to Rock Your Freelance Writing World
What’s on the iPod: Peaceful, Easy Feeling by The Eagles Welcome to Friday! Today I have what I believe to be eight hours in which write an article. Hopefully. You never know when a client will call with a new project. Since it’s Friday, I thought it would be fun to share some of the…
3 Easy Ways to Make the Sale
What’s on the iPod: Holland Road by Mumford & Sons It’s been an interesting week. I’ve seen projects come up instantly, and I’ve seen promised projects still lagging somewhere in limbo. I’m a little afraid that some of the projects I’d bid on or had been hired to do will all come in at the…
4 Ways to Start Promoting This Week
What I’m reading: Home by Toni Morrison What’s on the iPod: Me, Me, Me by Middle Brother Take a look at the poll just to the right of this post. Where does your promotion hang up? Let me know and I’ll try to help. One thing I’ve noticed so far is that starting a promotional…