Oct
26
Writing self-promotional copy is very well one of the toughest tasks on your to-do list. Join Melissa Balkon on November 17, 2009 as she discusses the challenges of writing for yourself and introduces us to a completely non-traditional—and somewhat chaotic—method of gathering the right information about yourself in order to craft vivid copy that reflects the awesomeness you have to offer the world.
Oct
14
Posted by Kim Stearns.
If you are at all involved in creating content for your company, doing part-time freelance writing, or are even remotely interested in learning more about copywriting….you need to be at Tuesday’s meeting of Commpose. Not only will we have special guest, Charlene Kingston of Crow Information Design, but we will also be discussing some plans for the future of this group, and potentially, our industry.
So come on out for a great discussion on Turning Microsoft Word Into Your Copywriting Companion, …
Oct
5
Posted by Kim Stearns.
Turn Microsoft Word Into Your Copywriting Companion
Did you know there are several ways to create powerful copywriting tools within MS Word? Charlene Kingston of Crow Information Design will lead us through a short tutorial on creating, using, changing, and storing one of the most powerful features of Word; styles. No expensive copywriting software needed! You already have all of the tools you’ll need right at your fingertips.
Following Charlene’s presentation, we will open the floor to questions or specific challenges you’re …
Sep
28
Sep
21
Posted by Matt Simpson.
Hot under collar. / Confronted by writer’s block. / Angry, you haiku.
There’s no excuse for Commpose members getting hot under the collar anymore. Not after we tackled creative writing exercises aimed at spreading our creative wings and filling the dreaded blank page at our September meeting.
Inspired by my own efforts to stretch my creativity as a copywriter and overcome writer’s block, I presented exercises centered around:
Reflective writing or journaling.
Writing against constraints like time, space or structure.
Writing to an abstract prompt …
Sep
19
Posted by Melissa Balkon.
At the beginning of this past week’s Commpose, we were talking about some of the things that I learned at the Creative Freelance Conference and the topic of taxes came up. As promised, I wanted to give you all the information of the professional who spoke about taxes for the self-employed.
Sep
2
Posted by Matt Simpson.
At our Commpose meeting on Tuesday, September 15, we’ll flex our creative muscles together by tackling some interactive copywriting exercises!
Aug
19
Posted by Melissa Balkon.
Last night’s Commpose meeting involved a short discussion on niche markets. The topic was met with mixed feelings. Following the meeting, I began thinking more about the concept of working within a niche and had a few thoughts to share…
Aug
12
Posted by Kim Stearns.
This month’s Commpose meeting will play host to Jen Halloran, of Edit by Design.
She will be leading a discussion on, “Saturated Markets and Other Writing Myths: How to Stand Out and Get Paid What You’re Worth. ” Topics covered will include the use of networking and social media the right way (and there IS a right way), how to solve your client’s problems first, how to become a specialist, and how to deliver the goods.
Following her presentation, the floor will …
Aug
4
Posted by Kim Stearns.
Commpose’s next meeting will be on August 18th and will feature a brief discussion by Jennifer Allen Halloran of Edit By Design.
More details and venue information to follow!
Stay tuned.
