This week, Stefanie Flaxman and I yielded the floor to a pair of smart gentlemen who we don’t hear from quite as often as we used to.
And we featured a writer you haven’t seen on Copyblogger before. Her debut post for us is a must-read for writers who like being able to pay their bills.
On Monday, Kelton Reid talked about why we don’t need to be afraid that we’ve reached “peak podcast.” He also has a helpful suggestion for that dreaded question you face at family holiday parties. (No, not that question, the other one.)
We run very few guest posts these days, but on Tuesday, Certified Content Marketer Alaura Weaver offered us a terrific one. She wrote about what it takes to make the transition from wistful “wannabe” writer to an authoritative, well-paid professional. She’s not afraid to get specific, including real-world numbers on what qualified writers get paid for different kinds of content.
And on Wednesday, Copyblogger’s founder Brian Clark revealed what he’s been working on lately: the brand-new Rainmaker Digital services division.
For the first time, we can offer “done for you” services, including writing, design, SEO, digital advertising, and more, wrapped in a comprehensive digital marketing strategy. Don’t miss Brian’s white paper on The Rainmaker Way, where he talks more about some of the core elements of our methodology.
Over on the Sites podcast, Brian Gardner gave a behind-the-scenes peek at what’s in store for StudioPress. And on Unemployable, Brian Clark interviewed Ed Gandia on a topic dear to the hearts of freelancers and service providers: how to find higher-paying clients. Ed outlines four straightforward steps to get you there.
Chief Content Officer, Rainmaker Digital
Catch up on this week’s content
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Why Starting a Podcast Intrigues Forward-Thinking Content Marketers
by Kelton Reid
![you shouldn’t have to suffer or scrape by to do what you love]()
How to Make a Living as a Writer When Creative Writing Isn’t Paying the Bills
by Alaura Weaver
Rainmaker Digital is at Your Service
by Brian Clark
Advice for Poets, Advice for Killers
by Sonia Simone
Brian Gardner on the Future of StudioPress
by Jerod Morris & Sean Jackson
How the Bestselling Sci-Fi Author of ‘The Martian’ Andy Weir Writes
by Kelton Reid
Four Steps to Landing Higher Paying Clients, with Ed Gandia
by Brian Clark
Reader Comments (4)
I’ve found that podcasts are back in! Seems like every corner I turn, entrepreneurs from every continent are announcing for people to jump on their podcast! Probably because it is portable, you don’t need to watch it, and you can get a VA to apply your intro/outro, and syndicate. It’s become easier, now that internet speeds are faster! Great post!
It’s a great medium in a lot of ways — I love the way it creates a connection with the audience.
For sure, I agree. Podcasts could be a great tool for learning on the go – supper efficient to listen to one or two in the car on the way to the office.
Great post, Sonia!
I am loving podcasts at the moment and I recently heard Gary Vee talk and he said that everyone should be thinking audio! I too will thinking of taking my biz that way very soon. Going to check out The Rainmaker Way right now.
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