Jacob McMillen
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Welcome to Write Bites, an audio series where we discuss writing, marketing, and freelancing during one of my daily walks around the neighborhood.
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Feb 15, 2022
Write Bites Episode #66: Ten Things I Hate About Copywriting
Yesterday was Valentine’s Day, and I may or may not have watched a popular romcom with a similar title. Regardless, I have my ranting pants on, and I’m ready to tell you all the things I hate about copywriting, copywriters, and the copywriting field in general. Listen To The Recording Watch The Video Want More […]
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Feb 2, 2022
Write Bites Episode #65: The 5 Best Ways To Make More Money As A Writer
My #1 mission for 2022 is to help you make more money as a writer. While there are countless little tricks and gimmicks you can try to make money, the five methods I break down in this video are the most effective ways to quickly, reliably, and sustainably grow your writing income over the next […]
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Dec 27, 2021
Write Bites #64: How I Landed My First BIG Gig (Part 2)
In today’s episode, I finish my step-by-step walkthrough of how I landed my first big blog writing gig as a freelance writer. (If you missed Part 1, click here to watch) This gig significantly increased the amount I was earning per article, it provided a solid retainer, and it opened up a lot of new […]
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Dec 22, 2021
Write Bites #63: How I Landed My First BIG Gig (Part 1)
In today’s episode, I walk you step-by-step through the story of how I landed my first big blog writing gig as a freelance writer. This gig significantly increased the amount I was earning per article, it provided a solid retainer, and it opened up a lot of new opportunities over the following years. If I […]
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Nov 26, 2021
Write Bites #62: How To Prove Your Value As A New Freelance Writer
When you are first getting started as a freelance writer, you might wonder why anyone would hire you. How can you prove your value to potential clients when you don’t have any big case studies or data-backed experience to show? In today’s episode, I’ll explain how to prove your value as a brand new freelance […]
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Nov 19, 2021
Write Bites Episode #61: Harsh Advice For New Freelance Writers
New freelance writers are often very preoccupied with standing out. This is the exact opposite of what you should be focused on. Branding, positioning, and how you stack up to other writers aren’t really important when you’re just getting started. In today’s episode, I breakdown WHY these common concerns are missing the point and explain […]
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Nov 12, 2021
Write Bites Episode #60: Why People Read
The average person spends a lot of time reading stuff. Why? What makes people read? Understanding the answer to this question will teach us how to write things people actually want to read. Check out this episode to learn the three reasons people read stuff and what it can teach you about writing. Listen To […]
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Nov 11, 2021
Write Bites #59: Six Copywriting Lessons For Beginners
Are you a beginner copywriter? I sat down today and asked myself a question. If I could record a 10 minute video and send it back in time to myself at the start of my career, what would I say? Obviously, I’d tell myself to buy more Bitcoin. But that’s not really relevant to my […]
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Nov 8, 2021
Write Bites #58: Four Reasons You Aren’t Making $1,000 Per Article
You know that writers like myself and many others charge more than $1,000 per article, so why can’t you? In this episode, I break down the 4 most common reasons that new, intermediate, and even advanced writers are unable to command premium rates for their posts. These are 4 incredibly common yet practical mistakes that […]
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