An Interview with Jay Conrad Levinson, part 1 of 4</h1> <article> <h1>An Interview with Jay Conrad Levinson, part 1 of 4</h1> <BR>Just in case you haven't heard of Jay Conrad Levinson, he is the father of Guerrilla Marketing and he is a true marketing legend. He is a real veteran of the marketing and advertising industry. He's worked with two of the world's greatest advertising agencies. He's written columns and articles for Entrepreneur Magazine, INC magazine, and the list goes on. </article> <article> <h1>Advice on Learning from Writing Courses</h1> <BR>(Video) - I decided to take a writing course online to brush up on my skills. This course turned out to be a tedious process, and reminded me of why I did not major in English in college. I gained a lot of valuable insight from that class though, and I know that it made me a much more efficient and capable writer. Even if you think you don't have the time (or motivation) to take a writing course you should consider giving it a try ... </article> <article> <h1>Chapter 32 : Freelance Writing : Advice on becoming a better writer</h1> <BR>(Video) - You don't know it all. You may be God's gift to the writing world, but that doesn't mean you couldn't benefit from some more knowledge. The people who write books about writing are all professionals, and have been through much more than you have when it comes to sifting their way through the trials and tribulations of becoming a paid writer ... </article> <article> <h1>Chapter 31 : Freelance Writing : Learn More About Writing</h1> <BR>(Video) - Community colleges offer a wide variety of grammar classes, whether you just want to brush up on your grammar or if you are instead ready to sink your teeth into the intricacies of grammar structure. If you aren't currently enrolled in school you can still sign up for one grammar class. You may want to simply audit the class instead of doing it for an actual grade ... </article> <article> <h1>An Interview with Cory Doctorow</h1> <BR>(Audio) - Cory Doctorow keeps himself busy with his nonstop writing and publishing of books, his many blog postings, the work he does for Boing Boing, as well as raising a child. He is the author of a number of books including Little Brother and Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom. His latest books are Makers for adults and For the Win for young adults ... </article> <article> <h1>Jumpstart a Journalism Career</h1> <BR>(Free eBook) - Are you seeking a way to make money with your writing skills? One such career is journalism. The field of journalism has changed dramatically over the past decade. The digital consumption of news on the Internet has created new writing opportunities in journalism. If you are looking for solid advice on a journalism career, then our free eBook, "Jumpstart a Journalism Career" will help you. </article> <article> <h1>An Interview with a Master Copywriter</h1> <BR>(Audio) - Freelance copywriter Dan Lok has produced 17.3 million dollars worth of sales for his clients. Dan's strategies have helped hundreds of small businesses in different industries to increase their sales as much as 417%. </article> <article> <h1>An Interview with author Christopher Golden</h1> <BR>(Audio) - Christopher Golden has written a number of books in the genres of horror and fantasy, as well co-authoring books with Amber Benson, Mike Mignola, and Tim Lebbon. In the interview he talks of how he got started writing, and the different projects he's currently working on, including a young adult series under a pseudonym. </article> <article> <h1>Bonus Clip : Go Ahead, Make That Purchase</h1> <BR>(Video) - Being a professional writer is a highly coveted occupation, so sometimes people who start out writing and meet with success will still have a hard time convincing themselves that they are indeed professional writers. </article> <article> <h1>Freelance Business Success Series</h1> <BR>(Audio) - Vol. 1 : An Interview with a Freelance Healthcare Copywriter - Kelly started writing copy for everybody in all different industries and found out that she loved working with healthcare clients. This a full 50-minute interview. </article> <article> <h1>Bonus Clip : Word of Mouth Marketing</h1> <BR> (Video) - Word of mouth can be some of the best advertising that you can get, and it usually doesn't cost a thing. I make sure that everyone knows I'm a writer, because you never really know when the next person you bump into might have the need for a writer ... </article> <article> <h1>Freelance copywriter Lesley Morrisey discusses 'People Networking'</h1> <BR>(AUDIO) - Lesley Morrisey, who runs a professional writing business, discusses what networking means to her, where and when she networks, and what she considers to be some of capabilities and beliefs of effective networkers. </article> <article> <h1>Chapter 29: Consider Advertising Your Writing Services</h1> <BR>(VIDEO) - Depending on what kind of writing you do, you may be justified in purchasing some advertising. Companies and home-based business owners often look to hire freelance copywriters on a contractual basis to work on one or two projects. </article> <article> <h1>Chapter 28 : Figure Out How You Work Best</h1> <BR>(Video) - Figure out how you work best. You will probably notice that you work better during certain times of the day or night, and that there are certain environmental factors which help you to write better and more quickly. Some writers feel more energized in the morning while other writers find that they are most efficient when the sun goes down ... </article> <article> <h1>An Interview with biographer and historian Roy Morris Jr.</h1> <BR>(AUDIO) - Roy Morris Jr. writes biographies and nonfiction about the Civil War generation. Morris is the editor of Military Heritage magazine and the author of five previous books on the Civil War era. He was the founding editor of America's Civil War magazine and has served as a consultant for A&E Network and the History Channel. </article> <article> <h1>Chapter 27: Learn from your mistakes</h1> <BR>(VIDEO) - When you first begin to write professionally, you will inevitably make a few mistakes here and there. Whether it is being too informal in your query letters to potential employers or not looking for jobs in the right places, you will soon learn that sometimes your way of doing things is simply not working. </article> <article> <h1>De-Stress Your Writing with Sacha Crouch and Paul Jones</h1> <BR>(Audio) - Sacha Crouch interviews Paul Jones from Magneto Communications about how to take the stress out of the writing process, whether it's persuasive writing for your business or creative writing. Listen to a few simple tips to implement to make writing easier ... </article> <article> <h1>Audio Interview with Author Justin Cronin</h1> <BR>(Audio) - In the interview, Justin talks about how he got started writing, where the ideas and storylines for The Passage came from (totally worth hearing), why he began writing The Passage, who some of his influences are, and how he feels readers should handle dealing with an almost 800 page book ... </article> <article> <h1>Chapter 26 : Treat Writing Like Any Other Job</h1> <BR>(Video) - Many people start out writing while working another job, going to school, or raising children. The fact that you do not rely on writing income in the beginning does not give you carte blanche to disregard deadlines and not do your best on every single project you do. The people you are writing for – editors, webmasters, magazine owners – are probably not part-time people who do this sort of thing for a hobby ... </article> <article> <h1>Do Nothing But Read - Episode 22: Stephen King, The Dude Himself</h1> <BR>(Audio) - On this volume we talk about parenthetical italics, creepy hotels in Colorado, and everyone in New Zealand. Amanda and Brandon talk about Stephen King, focusing on the man himself and his writing style. </article> <article> <h1>Chapter 25 : Think About Your Online Reputation</h1> <BR>(Video) - Like it or not, being a professional writer can be a high-profile occupation. This isn't to say that you will have paparazzi parked outside your house, but many employers do care about the general reputation of the writers working for them because the writers are a reflection on the company. For this reason, you will want to watch some of your online activities. </article> <article> <h1>Freelance Writing : Do Creative Things!</h1> <BR>(Video Clip) - Make a point of doing creative things. Even if your specialization is writing reference articles about dry subjects it does not mean that you aren't doing something creative. All work and no play will make you one dull writer, an no matter what you are writing about you really need to make time to do something other than writing. </article> <article> <h1>eBook Publishing : Chapter 1 : Why Publish An eBook?</h1> <BR>(Video) - One of the easiest ways to make money is by writing and selling information products in electronic book form. This is the ultimate product for online sales, simply because the potential is enormous! An electronic book can be viewed on any type or brand of computer. You can send them as email attachments or download them from the Web. </article> <article> <h1>Freelance Writing : Make More Money Subcontracting Freelance Work</h1> <BR>(Video) Wouldn’t you love to sit back and allow someone else to make money for you? You can. There are times in which you will not only be selling your time but someone else’s as well. A client may not want to go through the inconvenience of finding someone to complete a project. </article> </main></body></html>