Lori Widmer and I discuss a few persuasive copywriting tricks writers can pick up by reading daily horoscopes.על ידי Jennifer Mattern

In this podcast, Jennifer Mattern answers three reader questions from All Indie Writers about publishing freelance writing rates publicly, the "six figure writer" ideal, and relying on third parties like social networks and YouTube to host your content and build your audiences.על ידי Jennifer Mattern

Freelance writers, Princess Jones and Jenn Mattern, reflect on 2016 and what it means for their 2017 writing plans, plus offer some New Year's advice to fellow writers. (This is an extended cut and is NSFW.)על ידי Jennifer Mattern

Veteran commercial freelance writer and author of The Well-Fed Writer, Peter Bowerman, stops by the All Indie Writers Podcast to chat about case study writing and his new course, Well-Fed Craft.על ידי Jennifer Mattern

Tips on combining creative pursuits under a single brand -- specifically a fiction writing career in self publishing with a music careerעל ידי Jennifer Mattern

Sharon Hurley Hall and Jenn Mattern discuss freelance blogging, how to land high paying freelance blogging jobs, and how to find clients as a freelance blogger.על ידי Jennifer Mattern

Philippa Willitts and I discuss the issue of "insta-experts" and why this trend of building false authority (or false "influencer" status) is a bad idea for writers and bloggers (plus the very real professional risks involved).על ידי Jennifer Mattern

I chat with freelance writer and indie author, Dann Alexander, about writing confidence and dealing with rejection when pitching clients, publishers, and agents.על ידי Jennifer Mattern

This round table discussion on the changing freelance writing industry features Cathy Miller, Lori Widmer, and Yolander Prinzel with host, Jennifer Mattern. Topics include freelance marketing, authority blog content, and more.על ידי Jennifer Mattern

In this special episode of the All Indie Writers Podcast, Princess Jones and Jenn Mattern discuss sharing personal information publicly as a writer. They then answer a series of personal questions from members of the All Indie Writers community. This is the standard cut with fewer questions answered. Check out the extended cut at http://allindiewri…

Get tips on staying focused on work during the distracting summer months.על ידי Jennifer Mattern

Lori Widmer and Jennifer Mattern discuss the importance of owned media for bloggers and other writers in relation to the alternatives of earned media, paid media, and rented media. Blogging and guest posting are heavily featured.על ידי Jennifer Mattern

A podcast / audio blog post on the issue of the trust (or mis-trust) of experts in current US and UK politics, plus the role of pseudo-experts in blogging.על ידי Jennifer Mattern

John Soares guest co-hosts this episode of The All Indie Writers Podcast where he talks with Jenn Mattern about freelance writing niches and specialization.על ידי Jennifer Mattern

A special writing podcast episode -- a real-time story brainstorming session where murder mystery and horror fiction plots are explored (standard length version)על ידי Jennifer Mattern

A special writing podcast episode -- a real-time story brainstorming session where murder mystery and horror fiction plots are explored (extended cut of the episode)על ידי Jennifer Mattern

Tips on sticking to self-imposed writing deadlines and actually finishing projects you startעל ידי Jennifer Mattern

Dr. Freelance, Jake Poinier, guest co-hosts this episode of the All Indie Writers Podcast, where he talks with Jennifer Mattern about the importance of creative teams for professional writers.על ידי Jennifer Mattern

When writing under a pen name of a different gender, how can writers preserve gender anonymity? And should they try?על ידי Jennifer Mattern

Jenn Mattern and Yolander Prinzel chat about writers critiquing the writing of friends and colleagues -- whether or not it's a good idea, how to do so without ruining relationships, and more.על ידי Jennifer Mattern

Social media dos and don'ts and personal branding tips for freelance writersעל ידי Jennifer Mattern

In Ep. 19 of the All Indie Writers Podcast, Princess Jones joins me to talk about fear and confidence issues writers face and how to cope with them and successfully move beyond them.על ידי Jennifer Mattern

In this episode I tackle a topic suggested by freelance writer, Dann Alexander -- writing motivation. Simple ways to stay motivated as a writer are explored.על ידי Jennifer Mattern

This episode kicks off the re-launched All Indie Writers Podcast. Jenn Mattern and Lori Widmer discuss the Huffington Post's claim that it's "proud" to not pay its bloggers and that paying writers makes their work less "authentic." Also discussed: content mills, low-paying clients, and why freelance professionals shouldn't stop speaking up against …

This episode looks at a few big blogger outreach fails by Upwork (the new brand name for Elance-oDesk) as they reach out to freelance industry bloggers. Then it tackles a question about blogging platforms and shares a WordPress plugin that can help bloggers stay off marketing and PR people's email pitch lists.…

In this special writers Q&A episode of the All Indie Writers Podcast, I answer questions about selling ads on blogs, using a freelance website to attract clients, the viability of a freelance poetry career, and whether or not content mill samples are likely to make up an impressive freelance writing portfolio.…

Princess Jones joins me as my guest co-host in this episode of the All Indie Writers podcast where we talk about indie authors selling e-books directly on their own websites.על ידי Jennifer Mattern

A look at turning blogs into standalone businesses through ad-supported content and premium site features, plus other revenue streams -- followed by a listener question about finding magazine editorial calendars for sending query letters.על ידי Jennifer Mattern

This episode looks at five common blogging myths and misunderstandings, tackles a listener question for freelance writers, and offers a book recommendation with book marketing tips for indie authors.על ידי Jennifer Mattern

Learn about branding options for freelance writers, authors, and bloggers. Personal branding vs company branding, how book excerpts enhance your author brand during book marketing, and a tool for coming up with domain name ideas for your writer brand are discussed.על ידי Jennifer Mattern

Learn about the benefits of ghostwriting for businesses, how to get your first few ghostwriting clients, how to use ghostwriting projects in your freelance writing portfolio, and more in this episode of the All Indie Writers Podcast, featuring guest co-host, Cathy Miller.על ידי Jennifer Mattern

Tips on getting started in freelance blogging, from choosing a specialty to building early portfolio pieces, followed by a community Q&A about e-book content protection for indie authors.על ידי Jennifer Mattern

A look at author blogging, from why authors need a blog to what you can write about on your author blog, then an All Indie Writers community question about whether or not freelance writers should take the "fake it 'til you make it" approach.על ידי Jennifer Mattern

Lori Widmer guest co-hosts this episode of the All Indie Writers Podcast, discussing everyday marketing ideas for freelance writers and pay rate differences between article writing, blogging, and copywriting gigs.על ידי Jennifer Mattern

This episode of the All Indie Writers podcast introduces 11 blog revenue streams to help writers make money blogging, addresses a question about the revenue potential of self published e-books, and shares a productivity app for writers of all kinds.על ידי Jennifer Mattern

This episode looks at cases of authors behaving badly by attacking those who write negative book reviews, and features tips on how indie authors can handle those situations more professionally.על ידי Jennifer Mattern

Episode 5 of the All Indie Writers Podcast talks about taking a holiday from your blog (keeping the content fresh, managing comments, and whether or not you should tell your readers). A reader question related to the viability of a freelance copywriting career is addressed. And several resources for indie authors are shared.…

Episode 4 of the All Indie Writers Podcast is a special Q&A episode where four listener questions about blogging are answered.על ידי Jennifer Mattern

The second episode of the All Indie Writers Podcast (AllIndieWriters.com/podcast), exploring ways freelance writers can build demand for their services, answering a community member's question about urban fantasy and mystery writing resources, and offering an e-book giveaway for bloggersעל ידי Jennifer Mattern

The introductory episode to the All Indie Writers podcast (AllIndieWriters.com/podcast/), answering a community member's question about hiring book marketing and PR professionals to promote self published books.על ידי Jennifer Mattern