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Where To Find Writers With a Great Sense of Humor?

by nik0 Banned
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I read all these posts from Alexa and it seems she's a great writer but where would I find such writers and how much would I be paying for an article that's funny, controversial, etc etc.?

Easy if you have the writing skills yourself, not so easy if you have to outsource it.
#find #great #humor #sense #writers
  • Profile picture of the author Brent Stangel
    Where To Find Writers With a Great Sense of Humor?
    Comedy clubs.
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  • Profile picture of the author JakeStatler
    Write 2 - 3 articles you find comical yourself or find a few scripts / templates you find funny and then find a writer on elance / fiver / odesk etc. and tell them to mimic the style of writing.

    Lead by example.
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  • Profile picture of the author colie3188
    why didn't you start by asking Lexy herself?

    ..or find a copywriter, who can produce top quality engaging content, depending what you need it for?
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    • Profile picture of the author nik0
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      Originally Posted by colie3188 View Post

      why didn't you start by asking Lexy herself?

      ..or find a copywriter, who can produce top quality engaging content, depending what you need it for?
      I don't want to bother people with PM's, besides that I think she mainly works for herself as I never saw her advertise writing services or anything like that.

      What I want to do is this:

      - Get great content
      - Publish it on my site
      - Promote it in newsletters, eg ezines / solo ads
      - Offer it to other sites in my niche
      - Capture emails
      - Follow up emails etc.

      Problem is that most professional copywriters are hell expensive, like $500+

      I have no idea if I make that kind of money back, especially as this is all new to me.
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  • Profile picture of the author enhu
    Indeed its hard to find someone like me. And it takes a lot of research, chances is that I found you. I however choose niches so most employers are declined

    I'm from odesk so taking Jake's advice would really work.
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    • Profile picture of the author nik0
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      Originally Posted by enhu View Post

      Indeed its hard to find someone like me. And it takes a lot of research and the chances is that I found you. I however choose niches so most employers are declined

      And I'm from odesk so taking Jake's advice would really work.
      Lol, did I just notice a grammar/spelling issue in your comment, "chance" vs "chances"? Or should it be "chances are" instead of "chances is"?

      Not the best way to promote yourself.
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  • Profile picture of the author Ariah
    chances is that I found you? chances are that I find you...
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  • Profile picture of the author alertmakemoney4738
    It is hard to find a writer like that.

    I am looking for it as well.

    I am new and I have so many things to learn

    This is so tough
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  • Profile picture of the author laurencewins
    I know Lexy only writes for herself and if she did writer for others, I have no doubt that you couldn't afford her. You need to give real examples of your definition of humour if you want a writer who can help you.
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    • Profile picture of the author cgyc88
      Who is this Lexy you people are talking about. Can someone point me to her blog or website? I hope to learn something from there as I like to write with a sense of humor too.
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    • Profile picture of the author nik0
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      Originally Posted by laurencewins View Post

      I know Lexy only writes for herself and if she did writer for others, I have no doubt that you couldn't afford her. You need to give real examples of your definition of humour if you want a writer who can help you.
      Since when is it about my definition of humour and not what speaks to the imagination of the majority. I suppose a writer has a better view of that than me.

      I have no idea how much Alexa would charge, but it's not so much about being able to afford, it's more about willingness to spend. I once spend $750,- on a sales thread which didn't convert any better than the one I wrote myself.

      Since then I'm pretty much done spending that kind of amounts.

      What caught my attention are the 4.85+ writers at iWriter and the Elite ones at Textbroker, those are in the range of $40-$70/1000 words if I remember correctly. I suppose these people are skilled writers, just wonder if they also blink out in sales copy. A bit expensive to just test here and there for such rates.
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  • Profile picture of the author Intrepreneur
    Lexy isn't the only great writer around here.

    Let's not forget that.

    MY ADVICE: Go onto sites like Odesk, freelancer.com etc.

    Put out an ad stating exactly how much you're willing to pay.

    Wait for the applicants.

    Get them onto Skype.

    Once in Skype, get them to write a trial article, providing an example of the style.

    PAY for the trial article but ONLY if they pass training i.e. they are willing to learn to write the way you like it.

    Once you've got them that far you have a great writer for life.

    Go you..

    The secret? Spending time to train your writers.
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  • Profile picture of the author ptcrefko
    Search for the OP that posted a thread that she would sell her spleen to be an internet marketer. She is good. She even write an article about " Don't hire an Asian".
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    • Profile picture of the author nik0
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      Originally Posted by ptcrefko View Post

      Search for the OP that posted a thread that she would sell her spleen to be an internet marketer. She is good. She even write an article about " Don't hire an Asian".
      What's a spleen? Maybe you misspelled it but even then i have no idea
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      • Profile picture of the author ptcrefko
        Originally Posted by nik0 View Post

        What's a spleen? Maybe you misspelled it but even then i have no idea
        an abdominal organ involved in the production and removal of blood cells in most vertebrates and forming part of the immune system.
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        • Profile picture of the author cgyc88
          Seems no one answered my question yet on who is Lexy? OK I went around looking and came across a post by another warrior by the name of Alexa Smith who had Lexy in the signature. Is this the Lexy you guys are talking of?
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  • Profile picture of the author laurencewins
    You are right, Lexy=Alexa Smith, the one and only.
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  • Profile picture of the author graeme_pc
    Writers with a sense of humor are on content mills... you NEED a sense of humor to work for that money!
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