“You got to know when to hold ‘em, know when to fold ‘em, Know when to walk away and know when to run. You never count your money when you’re sittin’ at the table. There’ll be time enough for countin’ when the dealin’s done.” – Kenny Rogers, The Gambler Do you hate to haggle? Do [...]
Which Type of Entrepreneur Are You?
I didn’t even know Jeremy’s name (let alone how to spell it, considering that the name usually ends in an “i” where I live.). But when I saw his biz name, it all clicked into place – this was the nice guy who chatted with me on Twitter! Very cool. Also cool is the post [...]
Bloggers versus Copywriters: The Rhetoric Debate
A few days ago, Glenn Murray wrote a post for ProBlogger called Bloggers Versus Copywriters: 8 Reasons Why Bloggers Do It Better. Sly fox that he is, Glenn warned me the post was controversial, knowing full well I’d rise to the challenge of debate. He was chuckling over my impending comments, and I hadn’t even [...]
Is Your Freelancing Psychology Broken?
Many freelancers and solopreneurs think they’re totally motivated to build a rockstar business that wins them wealth, freedom and fame. It’s a lie. The truth is that most freelancers only believe they’re driven toward wealth and success. But dig deep down, and you discover that the opposite is the actual reality. Where does it all [...]
Sundays, Short Posts and Fresh Coats
Today’s post is going to be short and sweet. Short because I’m doing something I never, EVER do – I’m writing this post less than 12 hours before it goes live. That means it’s currently Sunday, which means it’s family day, which means I don’t really have the time to make this as great as [...]
10 Freelancer Mistakes that Damage Your Success
Today’s guest post comes to us from far, far away – at least, far away from where I live. This is one of the reasons I accepted Kwame’s post, by the way; he comes from Ghana. Isn’t that cool? What’s also cool are the 10 freelancer mistakes that follow – I bet most people are [...]
Why a Six-Figure Income Doesn’t Count
One of the influential mind-tricks commonly used on the internet to boost perception of success is to mention the ever-glorious phrase “six-figure business”. When you hear that, you probably sigh with envy. Six figures would be nice. But six figures isn’t really that important. And in fact, focusing on making six figures is often a [...]
How I Got Published on Forbes.com – and How You Can Too
Seeing your name on top sites and in big publications is a pretty hot feeling. I know that feeling personally. And many freelance writers want to know how they can get their work right in the spotlight. Well, Kelly Watson’s here to tell you just how easy it is – and exactly how to get [...]
How to Write Great Copy using Storytelling Techniques
Everyone loves a good story. Stories draw us into our imaginations and make us feel like we’re right there watching the tale unfold before our very eyes. A story can stir our feelings and make us cry or burst out laughing. Because they’re so powerful, stories are very useful for copywriters. Good stories can move [...]












