The 3 Keys to Publishing Strong Content … Even If You Aren’t a ‘Great’ Writer...
How can we find the confidence to publish regularly — when we’re not completely confident in our writing ability yet? … Listen to episode
View ArticleWhat’s Your Writing Productivity Type? (with Bec Evans of Prolifiko): Part Two
In Part Two of another special edition of the show we traditionally call “writer porn,” writer, educator, and co-founder of Prolifiko, Bec Evans, returned to conclude our chat about writer personality...
View ArticleA 10-Step ‘Checklist’ for Your Content Marketing Site
Have a new content site, or an existing site that needs more focus? Here’s a “checklist” of 10 things to keep in mind. … Listen to episode
View ArticleThe Hollywood Model for Building Winning Teams, with Shane Snow
Over the last 20 years, the way we work and collaborate has changed dramatically. The promises of a free agent nation from the early days of the internet have become a reality for freelancers and solo...
View Article7 Ways to Boost Your Creativity
There’s so much content marketing out there that’s perfectly ok … but it lacks creative spark. Here are some ways you can get more vitality into your blog posts, videos, and podcasts. … Listen to episode
View ArticleThe Long Road to Greatness, with Lewis Howes
It can be easy to think that highly successful people have just ended up that way, fully formed. The reality is, almost every person deemed to have “made it” makes the same joke: “I m a ten-year...
View ArticleFix These 7 About Page Mistakes for More Traffic and (Possibly) Better SEO
“You’re so vain … you probably think your About page is about you …” … Listen to episode
View Article5 Things Only Serious Writers Do: Part One
Welcome to a special edition of The Writer Files, we’re back from an extended Summer hiatus. My old friend, award-winning international journalist, author, pundit, and bad penny, Adam Skolnick, turned...
View ArticleA Digital Nomad at 50?
The Unemployable life is all about being a digital nomad, maybe cruising around the country in a van, trusty laptop at your side, right? Well, for the last 20 years, I can t say that s been my...
View ArticleAre You Making These Social Media Marketing Mistakes?
Busting social media marketing myths with Social Media Lab’s Scott Ayres. … Listen to episode
View Article5 Things Only Serious Writers Do: Part Two
In Part Two of this special edition of the show we traditionally call “writer porn” I’ve invited back my old friend, award-winning international journalist, author, pundit, and bad penny, Adam...
View ArticleThe 7 Things Writers Need to Make a (Good) Living
Ever been frustrated by the daunting task of making a (really good) living as a writer? I have some thoughts on what it takes … … Listen to episode
View ArticleHow Bestselling Self-Published Author Mark Dawson Writes: Part One
Prolific international bestselling thriller author and self-publishing advocate, Mark Dawson, dropped by the show back in early 2016 to talk with me about self-publishing versus traditional publishing,...
View Article3 Reasons Why Really Good Writers Sometimes Can’t Find Great Clients
Three ways that good writers can find the great clients they deserve. … Listen to episode
View ArticleHow Bestselling Self-Published Author Mark Dawson Writes: Part Two
In Part Two of this archival file from early 2016, the prolific international bestselling thriller author and self-publishing advocate, Mark Dawson, rapped with me about self-publishing versus...
View ArticleHow to Kill Your Sales and Mess up Your Business: Lessons from a Used Car...
When does traditional sales advice actually push prospects further away? … Listen to episode
View ArticleThe Mindset ‘Hack’ that Frees Your Creativity and Makes You Happier
Sometimes the difference between success and frustrating failure is just a question of mindset. … Listen to episode
View ArticleHow to Make a Living as a Pro Content Writer: Part One
In this special edition of the show we’re shining the light on freelance writers out there who are making it happen as professional online content creators. These are scribes who have found success —...
View ArticleBecoming the ‘Chief Empathy Officer’ of Your Copy and Content
The lines between content and copywriting, and why you want to make yourself the “Chief Empathy Officer” for your audience. … Listen to episode
View ArticleHow to Make a Living as a Pro Content Writer: Part Two
In the second half of this special edition of the show we’re shining the light on two more freelance writers out there who are making it happen as professional online content creators. These are...
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