I'll help you get your first client (seriously)

Let's say you've never written an article before. Not for a magazine, not for your own blog, nothing. Is it realistic for you to get a paying client? The answer: In time, you absolutely can. You just need to do two things first: Learn some "writing choreography" (explained in my last email) – a.k.a., the basic components of writing a professional article Write a sample piece you can show to clients to demonstrate your skills From there, you can absolutely start applying for gigs. We'll even help you, if you like. Not only will my team teach you how to write an article, but you can get feedback from world-class instructors on your sample portfolio piece. That way, you KNOW you are good enough. And then we will help you get your first client. Where to find them, what to say, everything. In fact, I'm even guaranteeing it. If you do the work, you'll get your first client, or I'll give you a full refund. How is that for putting my money where my mouth is? Click here to get all the details. Talk soon, Jon

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ANNOUNCING: A New Way to Get Your First Writing Client

Exciting news! For a long time now, it's been difficult to get started as a freelance writer. You're a beginner with no portfolio or experience, and you have to go out there and convince clients to hire you. Sometimes it seems impossible. That's why we are launching a brand-new community called the Paid to Write Club. It gives you: Step-by-step advice on how to create content clients will pay for, so you can apply for gigs with confidence A detailed walk-through of how to get your FIRST client, even when you don't have a portfolio yet Feedback from world-class instructors, so you know you're on the right track The chance to make powerful connections with hundreds (soon to be thousands) of up-and-coming writers Regular challenges and pep talks to give you a kick in the backside when you need it! Click here to get all the details. And the best part: We are offering you a LIFETIME membership! No monthly fees. Just one payment, and you'll get all the support you need for as long as you need it. Just for the next couple of days though. So, be sure to take a look. Talk soon, Jon

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Dance with me?

Writing is a lot like dancing. You know those people who think they can dance, but they really just get out on the dance floor and make a fool of themselves? Like this:

Well, a lot of writers do the same thing without even realizing it. They think writing is just a matter of having talent. So, they get out there and do their "thing." And there's nothing wrong with that if you're just having fun. But if you want to be paid? You need to learn "writing choreography." See, dancers go through years of training, starting with learning basic steps for their genre and then eventually stringing those steps together into an entire choreographed routine. The result:

Here's why I bring this up: The most common question my students ask is, "Am I a good enough writer?" They think it's a matter of natural talent… and they wonder if they have what it takes. But professional writing is mostly about getting trained. You need to learn the basic "steps" that go into writing a good article, and then you learn to combine those steps into different "routines." Watch this to see what I mean: This Is How to Find out If You're a Good Enough Writer Also, watch your email tomorrow. I'm going to send you an invitation to a group I'm putting together for up-and-coming writers where you can learn how to write professionally as well as get your first client. I'd love to have you with us. Intrigued? I hope so. Talk with you soon. Talk soon, Jon

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What I learned from creating courses that FLOPPED

It's SO painful. You invest months of your life into launching an online course, and then... Nobody buys it. It's happened to me THREE times. And each time, the reason was the same: I had a "brilliant idea" for an online course everybody needed... ... but no one actually WANTED. So how do you make sure somebody actually wants your course and will pay for it once it's finished? Take a look at this new freebie: A blueprint for finding profitable course ideas It's an entire five day training program from my friend Marisa about how to find a profitable product idea, even if you're a complete beginner. There's a list of the 20 most profitable niches, videos, checklists, worksheets, everything. And it's FREE. Go grab it. Because it's only up for the next few days. Talk soon, Jon

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3 market shifts INCREASE pay for freelance writers in 2021

Wait a minute… The newspaper and magazine industries are dying. How could freelance writers be making MORE money? The answer: It's because of tech giants like Google, Facebook, and Amazon. They are forcing businesses to hire hundreds of thousands of highly specialized writers. I can show you the stats and prove it to you. Just take a look at this: 3 market shifts increase pay for freelance writers in 2021 If you're used to the "doom and gloom" attitude of most freelance writing teachers, this might come as a shock to you. But don't take my word for it. The proof is there for you to see with your own eyes. Tomorrow, I'll show you how to level up your writing game to where you are ready to make an income like this. Talk soon, Jon

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I'm giving you this course, free of charge

This is easily worth $100 or more, but listen... Online courses have changed my life. A decade ago, I was your classic starving artist – a writer with a bunch of talent but no money. But then I stumbled into online courses. And you know what I learned? The "big idea" behind the course is EVERYTHING. That's why I want you to have this, free of charge: Free course on profitable product ideas It's an entire five day training program from my friend Marisa about how to find a profitable product idea, even if you're a complete beginner. There's a list of the 20 most profitable niches, videos, checklists, worksheets, everything. And it's FREE. You just need 30 minutes a day to complete the training and finish with the perfect idea. Go take a look. Talk soon, Jon

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NEW FREEBIE: Blueprint for a Profitable Product Idea

This is going to help you so much. If you've ever thought about developing your own online product – like a course or e-book or membership site – you know how easy it is to get stuck in "analysis paralysis mode." Are your ideas good? Which one should you choose? What if somebody else is already doing something similar? Well, take a look at this: Get your blueprint for a profitable product idea It's a five day challenge where my friend Marisa is going to help you find the perfect idea, starting from scratch. You get videos, worksheets, everything you need to hit the ground running in just FIVE days. And it's totally free! Go take a look. It'll help you a ton. Talk soon, Jon

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Learn the art of course creation (for free)

Want a free, no-strings-attached training program that'll teach you how to create an online course? A program taught by an expert that Jon and I consider to be among the best of the best? Well, then… you're in for a treat. Glen Long is the former Managing Editor and Product Director for Smart Blogger. For years, he worked with Jon to create many of our amazing Smart Blogger courses -- the same courses that have inspired, wowed, and changed students' lives. And now Glen is offering to teach you everything he knows in 20 "bitesize" video lessons that you can watch on your coffee (or tea) break. Click here to get all the details. I can't recommend Glen's training highly enough, and it's not because he's one of my favorite people on the planet... (True story: I owe my role at Smart Blogger to Glen. In 2014, he reached out to a wet-behind-the-ears blogger and invited him to write a guest post for him and Jon. That post set wheels in motion that eventually led me to where I am today.) ...no, the reason I recommend Glen's training so highly is because I know everything he teaches is gold. I've taken his courses back when I was a Smart Blogger student. I learned from him when he was an editor and I was a freelance writer. And I worked alongside him when I joined the Smart Blogger team. Glen is the real deal. And if you're smart (and I know you are), you won't miss out on his free training. Click here to learn more. Until next time, Kevin J. Duncan Chief Content Officer (aka Head of Content) P.S. Thanks again, Glen. Note: If you're wondering why you got this email, you signed up for one of our webinars, subscribed to receive updates from Smart Blogger (previously Boost Blog Traffic), registered to access a free download (such as Roadmap to Your First Client), or purchased one of our products, like CMC or Freedom Machine. If you'd rather I didn't email you, click here to unsubscribe. Although, I'll admit it might hurt my feelings. I'm a delicate little rosebud. :-) Boost Blog Traffic Inc, 2028 E. Ben White Blvd, Austin, Texas 78741, United States