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The Importance of Following Up: How I Got 2 $1/Word Content Marketing Jobs

I recently sent out a batch of letters of introduction to content marketing agencies and editors at custom publications. While I heard back from some brands and editors, I only heard crickets...
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More than 40 Billion Reasons I am Thankful to Be a Content Marketing Writer

I had planned on writing a somewhat sappy post this week about why I am thankful to be a freelance content marketing writer. I was going to start with how...
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5 Secrets to Writing a Letter of Introduction that Gets You the Content Marketing Writing Job

Note from Jennifer: I will be speaking at the live B2B Marketing Chat on Thursday, Nov 21 at 1 pm EST on content marketing strategy and writing. The chat will be on Google+...
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Are You Already a Content Marketing Writer but Don’t Realize It?

I’ve had a number of writers tell me that they want to break into content marketing writing, but don’t know where to start. My standard reply is: “I’m almost positive...
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Straddling the Line: Ethical Issues of Writing both Journalism and Content Marketing

It used to be a breach of ethics for a journalist to write for corporate clients and print publications at the same time. But the underlying theme I heard at both the Content...
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Yes, It’s OK to Go to the Dark Side: How to Find Agencies that Need Content Marketing Writers

I had a skip in my step and a new marketing ideas running through my head as I walked through the O’Hare airport last week after spending a few days...
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6 Things I Learned at the ASJA Content Connections Conference

After spending two whirlwind days at the ASJA Content Connections Conference in Chicago, I am both exhausted and very excited about the future of content marketing writing for freelance writers....
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Sample Content Marketing Writing Letter of Introduction

As I promised the attendees at my session at the Content Connections Conference in Chicago today (which was awesome and I'll talk about more in the coming days), here is...
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How to Find Content Marketing Niches In Your Clips

One of the secrets to getting high-paying content marketing clients is to have a specialized niche. If you have experience writing about the industry or writing for the brand’s target...
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Finding the Right Social Media Followers for Content Marketing

When it comes to content marketing and social media, quality is slightly more important than quantity, especially once you have a good number of followers. Now, don’t get me wrong,...
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The Importance of Social Media for Content Marketing Writers

While all freelance writers should be active on social media, it is especially important for content marketing writers to have an active following of the target demographics for the brands...
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Freelance Friday: ASJA Content Connections 2013

Want to learn more about content marketing? Looking to make connections with brands and other writers? If so, head to ASJA Content Connections 2013 in Chicago on November 7-8. You...
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