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16 SepFeatured

The Perfect Anatomy of a Modern Web Writer [Infographic]

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By Demian Farnworth

The Perfect Anatomy of a Modern-Day Web Writer (Infographic)

High school was an era of my life I never really want to repeat. Not because it was a nightmare. Yes, there was a little turbulence, but mostly bewilderment and embarrassment.

  • Why do I have to read The Old Man and the Sea while my gym teacher sleeps behind a newspaper?
  • Why do I have to stand in the cold with other lackluster teenagers waiting for a bell to ring?
  • And why am I wearing a white leather jacket with padded shoulders?

To this day, I have no clue why they gave me a diploma:

Me: Did I do something to earn this?”

High School: No. …read more      

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15 SepFeatured

How Andy Weir (Bestselling Author of ‘The Martian’) Writes: Part One

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By Rainmaker.FM

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The New York Times bestselling author of The Martian dropped by The Writer Files to chat with host Kelton Reid about his writing process and the upcoming movie adaptation of his hit book, directed by Ridley Scott and starring Matt Damon (release date October 2, 2015).

The author’s journey to #1 on the New York Times Best Sellers list began as a humble series of blog posts that grew enough interest to demand self-publishing to Amazon. When The Martian’s popularity sky-rocketed, traditional publisher Random House called, and the rest is history.

From software engineer to sci-fi phenom, Andy is a down-to-earth writer …read more      

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15 SepFeatured

How Local Businesses Can Use Content to Build Buzz about Their Brands

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By Rainmaker.FM

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If you are a small business working in a specific geographical location, can you still benefit from hitting publish and creating content to market your business? The answer is yes, and Hit Publish host Amy Harrison has some specific ways to help you build your local profile through content.

This week’s show is inspired by a Dear Amy letter from a Hit Publish listener from the city Amy was born in: Hull.

He runs a local business and wanted to know whether it was possible for small local businesses to create the type of content that builds authority and attracts attention to …read more      

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15 SepFeatured

Mentorships, Delegation, and the Difference Between Managing and Leading: A Conversation with Chris Ducker

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By Rainmaker.FM

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Today’s guest on Hack the Entrepreneur is a virtual CEO, serial entrepreneur, keynote speaker, host of The New Business Podcast, blogger, and four-time bestselling author. His businesses include Virtual Staff Finder, Live2Sell, and now his latest, YouPreneur.

His book, Virtual Freedom, has sold more than 30,000 copies on Amazon. Virtual Freedom is the essential guide to running and growing a business with the help of virtual staff.

In fact, if it wasn’t for this guy and his Tropical Think Tank conference, Hack the Entrepreneur would not exist.

Now, let’s hack …

Chris Ducker.

In this 45-minute episode of Hack the Entrepreneur, host Jon Nastor and …read more      

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15 SepFeatured

But Facebook Doesn’t Work for … (waily waily)

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By Rainmaker.FM

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There’s a new article every day claiming that this or that tool “doesn’t work” to market your product. Sometimes it’s a fair statement … and sometimes it isn’t.

In this ranty little episode of Confessions of a Pink-Haired Marketer, host Sonia Simone talks about how to use Facebook (or any other tool or platform) in a smarter way and how different communication tools work together to attract an audience and get your message across.

In this 12-minute episode of Confessions of a Pink-Haired Marketer, host Sonia Simone talks about:

  • Is Facebook useless for marketing? (The answer: Yes … sometimes)
  • Where Facebook excels (right …read more      
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