I hate to simply mine Dilbert cartoons for content, but after his flirtation with social media, he’s moved on to… writers.
Ghost writers, to be specific:
Now I know why my head hurts. Keep writing (dead or alive), Tom Chandler.
Looks like Dilbert’s going to mine the Social Media vein for a while; rather than post all the strips here, I’ll simply suggest you visit the Dilbert site to follow what’s surely coming.
If it’s one thing social media marketers need – and sometimes sorely lack – it’s a sense of perspective (and perhaps a sense of humor).
Keep writing, Tom Chandler.
Laughing at companies who hand their social media efforts over to the intern has become a venerable sport on the Intertubes, but Dilbert looks at company-sponsored social media from the reverse angle – where a company decides to try this “newfangled” stuff but doesn’t actually want anyone to practice it:
(Show of hands from anyone who’s experienced this firsthand?)
For 27 years I've worked as a copywriter. Despite that, I retain a youthful appearance and remain mostly sane.
I'm a copywriter, but the Underground isn't focused solely on copywriting; it's a reflection of one writer's interest in other writers (and writer's tools, text editors, creativity - and everything else that bubbles up).
Enjoy.
How to Pitch New Clients, How to Pick Them, and Why You'd Want to do Either
How to Negotiate Copywriting Fees Without Turning Into an Asshole: A Nine Step Short Course
My Interviews With Successful Writers
Working Writers (interviews focusing on tools and workflow)
Leveraging the Value-Added Copywriter: An Underground Manifesto
The Real Secret To A Long, Healthy, Successful Copywriting Career
Writing Video Scripts For No Good Reason (And Some Very Cool Free Software To Help You Do It)
How To Write a Billboard (or, Copywriting at 70 MPH)
How Serious is Your New Prospective Client? Four Easy Questions Help You Figure It Out.
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