I have good news and bad news.

First the bad news. The Freelance Pro is going away. There are only so many hours in the day, and I have so many projects going right now, I am unable to keep up with this blog on a day-to-day basis. Something has to give and this is it.

Now the good news. I’m starting a blog over at my main business Web site, Direct Creative. For those who are professional copywriters or designers (or those who want to be), this may end up being a better venue to learn the ropes, since I’ll be talking shop in a much more personal way.

And if you’re into direct marketing, advertising, or any type of business communication, it should prove to be an excellent place to pick up tips on getting better results from your advertising and marketing efforts.

If you need more incentive, try this: I’ll be interviewing some of the top freelancers in the direct marketing world in the coming weeks, including Bob Bly, Ivan Levison, and Alan Sharpe. They’ll reveal their secrets for success, provide tips on doing better work, and share their predictions for the future of business.

I’ll leave The Freelance Pro up for a while for what it’s worth. But I encourage you to visit the new Direct Creative Blog and sign up for the RSS feed. I’d also suggest that you sign up for my free newsletter, since I’m offering a free report to all new subscribers called 99 Easy Ways to Boost Your Direct Mail Response.