Tag Archive: writing

Protected: Getting Up Close and Personal

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How Not to Plagiarize on the Net

I grinned as the words appeared in my inbox. “Here’s the first batch. More on the way.” Easy Peazy! I thought. I should write like this more often. Why I Did It My schedule has been insane for three weeks now. Knowing that I am not the kind of person who can skimp on sleep…

Blogging for Dollars: Cutting the Crap

If you missed yesterday’s post, no worries. Our Blogging for Dollars mini-series contains three stand alone yet related posts for the professional blogger looking to build a solid online business. Now, on to Part Two: Cutting the Crap What Reputable SEO Execs Know A good SEO company knows that quality counts. Building relationships with customers…

Blogging for Dollars: How to Optimize Your Blog for Monetary Profit

Everyone wants the inside track to making money from blogging. “Give me 10 steps to a quick million dollars, and I’ll be happy.” There’s so much wrong with that outlook, I wouldn’t know where to begin if I had to counsel someone who truly believes such a statement. I’m a firm believer in making money…

Picking the Brain of Naomi Dunford

For our interview of top bloggers this week, we have Naomi Dunford visiting Blue Duck Copy. Naomi’s bold, smart, and daring writing style draws in a large crowd of loyal readers to Itty Biz, her blog designed for small businesses seeking marketing tips and services. She weaves sarcasm, humor, solid advice, poignant personal experiences, and…

Picking the Brain of THE Pen Man: James Chartrand

We end this week with an interview with one of my favorite people on planet Earth; James Chartrand. James is the spunk and panache behind Men with Pens. He has heart and passion and occasionally breaks the rules, but that’s okay. He makes his own rules (he’s cool like that). James cares about the business…

Pick Another Pen Men Brain: Charlie Pabst

Next up on the interviewee list is Charlie Pabst of Men with Pens/ Charfish Design.  Charlie recently joined the Pen Men and has been fairly quiet thus far. We’re not sure if he just can’t get a word in edgewise, or if he’s playing up the whole man of mystery thing. Mr. Pabst is a…

Pick the Brain of Harrison McLeod of Men With Pens

  In case you’re just tuning in, we’ll be posting mini-interviews with top bloggers here at Blue Duck over the next few weeks. You’ll have the chance to get a sneak peak into how these bloggers improve their writing and what inspires them to do what they do so well. I’ve had a blast reading the answers…

Do You Write with Integrity?

“Pick your gigs wisely, and with integrity. Don’t whore yourself out for a fast buck.” written by Bob Younce In a recent post on Freelance Folder, Bob reminds us that conducting business with integrity is an admirable quality.  When I first began writing, I took every single job that came through the door. (Hey, I…

9 Steps to Clearer Writing: Keep it Flowing

“That has got to be one of stupidest movies I have ever seen.” My friend sat curled on the couch with half a snarl as the credits rolled for The Sixth Sense. “You would have had to have seen the whole thing to get it,” I explained. Coming in on the middle of a movie…