The Violent Truth of Branding
Some of you may already know this. Others may not.
For the majority of the early part of my writing career, I wrote under a female pen name. My alter ego produced literally thousands of articles on parenting, pregnancy, conception, and child rearing. Chances are pretty good that, if you’ve spent any time researching some of these topics, you’ve read my work.
While I enjoyed the work and it helped to catapult my writing career, the time finally came when I needed to break out, and develop my own brand.
Check out The Violent Truth of Branding over at Freelance Folder today to learn how I did it, what worked for me, and what pitfalls I fell into along the way.
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While you’re at it, make my friend Ritu happy by visiting my post, “The Exponential Power of Collaborative Effort“ over at Marketing Hackz today, too!
Yet Another Guest Post
I really didn’t plan it this way, folks. My editors make these decisions, you see.
I’ve got another guest post for you.
Today’s guest post is over at Freelance Switch. This is a test run of sorts, and if it works out you might get to see me over there more often!
So, for the 2nd day in a row, I’m sending you away from my blog:
Ah, well. C’mon back on Friday, I’ll have something just for you all right back here.
The Helium Report is Now Available
Wow.
I’ve got to say that, if I’d have known where this project would take me, I probably wouldn’t have promised to give you all The Helium Report free. What I thought would be a 10-page/2,000 word document quickly became a 30-page/5,500 word document! As I went along, I realized there was more and more great information I wanted to share with you all.
But, honestly, I’m OK with it. I’m a man of my word. You can get The Helium Report today, free as promised. If you find it useful, I’ve included a PayPal donation button on the download page. Feel free to use it 
Be sure to download your copy today. I will likely begin charging for the report no sooner than May 30, 2008.
Here is the link:
http://www.writing-journey.com/the-helium-report
Enjoy, pass it around, and let me know what you think!
Working Hard for YOU, 24 x 7
Hi folks. Happy Niebuday!
Just wanted to give you an update on the Helium Report. I’m putting the finishing touches on the report today, and will post it late tonight or, more likely, some time tomorrow. I’ve discovered that I have a lot more to say about Helium than I thought at first. The word count is over 5,000 at this point! I’m thrilled to be passing along so much good info.
While you’re waiting, make sure to check out a couple of my favorite posts from the last few days. Some are useful, some not so much. I’ll let you decide which are which:
Should You Specialize in Website Content?
Chris Brogan: est Social Media Advice From This Site
How to Get More Freelancing Work from Your Writing
I Am Not Useful. (And Why You Should Be Cool With That)
Should You Tattle On A Bad Client?
5 Tips to Grow Your Twitter Presence
How To Stop Regretting The Past And Start Building Your Future
Are You Cut Out for Freelance Writing?
Have an awesome day, folks!
The Student Becomes The Master
I have to admit, I occasionally worry about referring folks to Helium. After all, the fact that I’ve had amazing success with it doesn’t mean that everyone will. It’s not that I think I’m that good of a writer, but I’m much better putting my word behind something that won’t change (like the Freelance Rockstar eBook I recommended earlier in the week) than something that I can’t control, like Helium.
The results of this weeks contests, however, have made it worth it, and reminded me why it is I am comfortable recommending Helium. One of my readers and my good friend Kameron won first place in one of the Helium contests this week. Good form, Kam!
For myself, I only entered one contest, and placed 3rd. This week could be especially fun, as there’s a “Writing Online” category. I’m going to try that one, and It’ll be cool going up against some of the best and brightest and Helium (and maybe some of you!)
I have to say that the one area I’m most interested in right now on Helium is the marketplace. I’m trying to score you all an interview with one of the big marketplace writers, and hope to post it next week, but we shall see.
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If you missed it earlier in the week, make sure to check out Eight Violent Truths About Freelancing - Part 1 and Eight Violent Truths About Freelancing - Part 2 over at Freelance Folder.
Enjoy your Friday evening, all!
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