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How to Smash Writer’s Block Forever

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Lack of confidence. Cater to them, and you’ll run out of words, live in doubt and constantly fight with your writing confidence. How do you skyrocket your writing confidence? Writers suffer mountains of self-doubt and cripple themselves with a lack of writing confidence. Blank-page syndrome. Insecurities.

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How to Win Your Spot in the DFW Writing Course

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Each time a new session of this writing course opens to new students, it fills up quickly, because it’s a big deal to business owners: It teaches you how to improve your writing skills with effective content-creation techniques. No private email entries will be accepted.). Pat yourself on the back. That’s all. Get writing!

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How to Pitch an Editor and Win the Gig

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Look for writer’s guidelines or study the content the editors wrote for the publication themselves. Editors are busy and read through mounds of desperate writer emails every day. But you do need a specific outline, or your lack of confidence in what your piece is about will show through. Don’t be one of them.

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How to Master the Freelancer’s Uber-Sell

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If you’re anything like me, you’d love to just open your email and find a steady stream of “Can you do this for me? It might be tempting to fire off emails to every customer you’ve ever serviced to see if they’d like to buy your new ebook. Now’s your chance to carefully yet confidently let him know!

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Authoritative Website Copy | Men With Pens

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Putting confidence into your copy almost to the point of arrogance is pretty powerful stuff, and it works out great for a lot of people. However, all too often this confidence turns to cockiness. If you’re still not sure, I’ll be honest – I’m probably not going to be able to help you yet, because this takes confidence on both sides.

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The Cold, Hard Truth About Guest Posts

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I’d have lots of luscious content full of smart advice from rockin’ writers with something valuable to share. And luscious content? Despite all their talent and ability to write well, the good writers lack confidence and never guest post at all. Last time I checked, though, the world isn’t perfect.

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Say No to Rush Work | Men With Pens

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A client emails you in a panic and the tone is so urgent that you feel the need like it’s your own. Henry Bingaman ( @henrybing ) March 4, 2010 at 3:05 am Saying no takes confidence… but the act of saying no also builds confidence. It makes you feel more confident and it makes you look more professional.

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