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Writing a Great Content Marketing Writing Proposal: A Q&A with Kelly James-Enger

The first time a content marketing client asked me for a proposal, I was really glad that we were not on a video chat. I know I had a "deer...
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Should You Write a Test Article for Free When Applying for a Freelance Content Marketing Writing Project?

In the past few months, I have been asked several times to write a test article for free when applying for a freelance job. While I don’t have a problem...
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The Roles of Luck and Timing in Getting a Content Marketing Writing Gig: The Importance of Following Up

Last week I set a personal record. I sent out a batch of LOIs and within two hours, I had landed a new assignment worth over $1,000. Even better, there...
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More than Just a Number: How to Use Your Income Goal to Make More Money in 2014

It’s easy to say "I am going to earn $70,000 this year." But it’s harder to do it. I used to just take assignments and cash checks without really setting...
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How to Get the Best Content Marketing Pay Rate: By Word, By Hour or By Project

When an editor of a trade publication or consumer publication hires you, they typically tell you how much they will pay per word. There is little negotiating since the publication most...
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