Ta-Da! We Have TWFW Blog Liftoff…

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Blog Post #1. I know, it’s about freakin’ time I did a blog, but better (years) late than never, I suppose. Over the past few years, I’d looked around, saw the unending din of cyber-blather filling the airwaves, and asked myself, “Do I have something worthwhile to add or will I just be making more noise”? I guess I decided I could bring some value to the copywriting conversation, but ultimately, you, my readers will make that call.

Speaking of YOU, my readers, just as you’re crucial to the success of my ezine, The Well-Fed EPUB (https://wellfedwriter.com/ezine.shtml), providing me with a steady stream of ideas, tips, strategies and success stories since it kicked off in May 2002, your “in-the-trenches”? experiences will build this blog as well.

Got a good story, a great project outcome, something that’s worked (OR crashed-and-burned), an incandescent epiphany about the business, or any other piece of useful flotsam or jetsam you think your fellow commercial freelancers would dig? AND ideally, help all of us make more money in the biz? Lay it on me at peter@wellfedwriter.com and I’ll throw it out there. And remember: BREVITY. After all, as copywriters, we all know how to write succinctly, right?

I’ll offer up new entries no more than three times a week, but more like two, and I’ll keep ‘em on the short side. Thanks for all your support along the way. Let’s see where this thing goes…

Peter

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Peter Bowerman, freelance commercial writer and author of The Well-Fed Writer
Peter Bowerman, a veteran commercial copywriter (since 1994), popular speaker, workshop leader and coach, he is the self-published author of the four multiple-award-winning Well-Fed Writer titles (www.wellfedwriter.com), how-to standards on lucrative commercial freelance writing.

71 thoughts on “Ta-Da! We Have TWFW Blog Liftoff…”

  2. Hi Peter!

    Glad you are starting a blog–makes it easier to keep up with what you are doing and they are awesome when it comes to search engine rankings.

    Sheri McConnell
    President of National Assn of Women Writers

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  3. Peter,

    About time too, young man. I never knew what happiness was until I read the “Well Fed Writer”… and then it was too late.

    OK, that’s Brit humour. But seriously: reading the WFW set me going along a path I’d never have believed I’d be treading all those years ago.

    So thanks.

    Warmly,

    Jon

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  4. Congrats on your new blog. I started mine some time back just as a place to share some thoughts about freelancing on the spur of the moment. But what I quickly found is that some clients will use it as another way to see if you’re a good fit for work. Personally, I expose more of my personality on my blog than I do my main site. This can sometimes make the difference in getting a job or not as your blogging can give clues to a client as to how you operate and what you’re like to deal with. (Plus, it gives you that chance to subtly show off what you know about your profession which can give potential clients more confidence in you.)

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  7. Hi Peter! Welcome to the wondrous timesuck that is blogging:). I’ve enjoyed your books and newsletters, so I’m certain I’ll be enjoying the blog as well. I hope we can get some spirited discussions going in the comments section.

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  8. Hey Peter. Welcome to the world of blogging. I’m looking forward to reading your posts. Based on what I’ve picked up in your Well Fed Writer books, this site should offer a wealth of helpful information.

    I ecourage any readers who aren’t experienced in the blogosphere to interact with Peter. Leave comments to his posts, and this site will start to build into an interactive community (with Pete playing the role of Virtual Mayor). Blogs make great forums for debating just about any topic.

    I speak from experience, I’m a well fed freelance writer (thanks in part to Peter) with two blogs: http://www.winememoirs.com and http://www.rmc-strategic.com. Getting feedback from readers is almost always a lot of fun, and it often leads to new ideas and even opportunities.

    While launching your own blog won’t necessarily lead to great riches (though you never know), it’s something that I suggest to my writer friends. if nothing else, it’s a great opportunity to sharpen the saw. Practice makes perfect!

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  9. Good to see, Peter. This blog is definitely being added near the top of my RSS feed.

    Starting a blog is on my “someday” list… but in the meantime, I look forward to reading yours — brief and succinct as I like it.

    Cheers,
    Michael Roach

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  10. Thanks to ALL of you for the kind words of support. Look forward to it. Now, get OUT from behind your computers on a Sunday afternoon, fer cryin’ out loud…
    😉

    PB

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  12. Congrats on the blog Peter. I’m looking forward to reading more on your insights on copywriting. Also, I finally became a FLCW in September thanks to TWFW. I’m sure the blog will be just as useful as I continue to grow my business.

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  14. I must say, Peter, as a blogging fan since blogtime started I’m thrilled to see this. Colleagues need communication in any field but it’s our lifeblood. At least I know how an hour or so of my week will play out.

    All the best.

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  16. To Mr Michael Roach: don’t delay, hesitate, prevaricate or otherwise put it off. The word “someday” is a synonym for “never”!

    If you wait until the “right time”… you’ll be waiting a LONG time. The “right” time is always NOW.

    Warmly,

    Jon

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  17. Hi Peter. I’m a huge fan of the Well Fed Writer books and your ezine (I’ve been a subscriber for years), so I look forward to reading your musings on your blog.

    Also, glad to see you’re OK. I thought of you and some other colleagues in Atlanta after hearing the news about the tornado that hit there a few weeks back.

    See you in cyberspace!

    Best wishes,
    Robyn

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  18. Yay! More things for me to read on the Interwebs….

    I’m very excited about this, Peter. I think I’ve only contacted you once or twice, but your book and email newsletter have been instrumental in my jump to my own freelance business. I’m now in Year Four! Thank you very much, and I know this will be a favorite online destination.

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  21. Hey Peter!
    I am so glad you started a blog. Yipee!! Your Well-Fed Self-Publisher book was one of the first books I bought on self-publishing and it helped me greatly. I am the proud author of my first children’s book, “Frankie, the Walk ‘N Roll Dog” and it is doing very well. Thanks for everything you taught me through your books and newsletter! This self-publishing and being an author is so much fun! Looking forward to updates from your blog. Thanks!!
    Joyfully,
    Barbara
    http://www.joyfulpaws.com

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  23. Peter,

    It’s great to see you’re starting a blog. Can’t wait to read more of your ideas and glean more of your awesome inspiration. You are the reason I started my business in the first place. I wonder how many businesses you’ve kick-started now? Congratulations on the launch of your blog.

    All the best,

    Stephen

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  24. Time indeed, Peter. I have been excitedly crying the virtues of blogs since 2003, a year and a half after I read your first book. Yes, your book opened a crack of light in the curtain of ignorance that had kept me from becoming a freelancer. As I remember, it was the sentence that said in effect “almost all companies use freelancers.” I was overjoyed to hear it and immediately embarked on this great adventure. And now I write blogs for clients and do a couple of my own: https://biomednews.org, https://swwan.org/blog/.

    Thank you, Peter. I know your blog is going to be a huge hit.

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  25. Hi Peter,
    Your books have been a great inspiration to me. I have done occasional freelance projects for the past few years, but your books have given me the encouragement I need to go full time. Good luck with your blog. One suggestion I can give is to always end your posts with a “question for discussion.” It really draws comments out of people and livens up the place!

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  27. Peter!
    Congrats on launching the new blog! Now you need to get on MySpace and FaceBook and LinkedIn (hahahaha). Seriously, I’m looking forward to your postings and sharing anything good that happens along the path.

    All the best from Tex…

    Julie

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