How Copywriter and Entrepreneur James Chartrand (of Men with Pens) Writes

Writing can be a lonely sport, whether you re running a digital agency, or slaving away on the next great novel. In this week's episode, we'll examine the writing process of James Chartrand, a prolific online publisher, copywriter, and digital entrepreneur.

It s hard to settle on a specific title for my guest because James wears so many different hats — founder of the popular blog, web design, and copywriting agency Men with Pens — as well as an author, educator, and writing coach.

James s many accomplishments have been chronicled in such high profile publications as Forbes, Newsweek, and The New York Times, and we got the chance to sit down and talk shop.

In this 26-minute file James Chartrand and I discuss:

• How Wearing Many Hats Can Boost Your Productivity
• Why Simplicity Helps You Stay Focused
• The Cathartic Feeling of Crumpling Up Post-It Notes
• The Hardest Question in the World
• Why Good Ideas are Like Fishing
• The Difference Between Making Friends and Making Money
• Why Every Writer Should Have a Therapist

The Show Notes

• Men with Pens
• Damn Fine Words
• Demian Farnworth s Interview With James
• Why James Chartrand Wears Women s Underpants
• James Chartrand on Twitter
• Kelton Reid on Twitter

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