Become a digital nomad—someone who travels the world, but works while they do it—is becoming a more and more common goal for copywriters. But making it work isn’t quite as simple as packing up your computer and hopping on a plane. Today, we’re going to talk about important tips to help make sure you can make it work. Read on… Today’s question is from Emma V., who asks, “My … [Read more...]

A designer is a copywriter’s partner in creative work. When that relationship is good, the work is golden. But when that relationship is not as good, the work can suffer and job satisfaction plummets. Today, let’s talk about what to do when that relationship is strained. Read on… Today’s question comes from Elyse H., who asks, “There’s a new designer at work that I’ve had a … [Read more...]

Clients are a varied bunch. Some of them are easy, and approve your work with minimal changes. Some of them, though, change their minds constantly, change the project constantly, and make you go through round after round of revisions. Let’s talk about how to deal with that second group, shall we? Read on… Today’s question comes from Alton C., who asks, “I have a client that … [Read more...]

Once you get money coming in from several clients, things can get a little chaotic—to say the least. With multiple clients, multiple projects, and multiple invoices in various states of payment, how do you keep track your freelance income and keep it all straight? Read on… Today’s question is from Trevor D., who asks, “I keep seeing ads for invoice tracking software for … [Read more...]

Many new copywriters have questions about which computers are best and which services are best for building their website and things like that. And those are important questions, but they’re putting the cart in front of the horse a bit. There’s one crucial habit that most copywriters skip, and it can be deeply detrimental to their work. Read on… Today’s question is from … [Read more...]

It’s not easy starting a new career, much less building a successful one. It can feel scary and cause you to doubt yourself more than anything else you’ve done in a very long time. If you want to have any hope of sticking with it, there’s one question you need to be able to answer—and need to be able to keep that answer in mind. What is it? Read on… Today’s question comes … [Read more...]

Say the word “networking” and most people grimace. But networking is both essential to building a career, and so much easier than most people think. Today, we’ll talk about just one question to ask that makes networking utterly painless. Read on… Today’s question is from Felipe R., who asks, “I know I should network…but it intimidates me. I’m not big on talking to strangers. … [Read more...]

You'll hear me say again and again how important your digital presence (online portfolio site, LinkedIn profile, etc.) is, but that doesn't mean you can overlook your print one. Today, we're going to talk about resources for getting your business cards created and ready to pass out to friends, contact, and potential clients. Read on... Today's question comes from Omar B., … [Read more...]

When new copywriters are getting started, they often write to me looking for a magic bullet for success. And I usually say that there isn’t one. Except…there kind of is. Today, we’re going to talk about that magic bullet and how you can acquire it for yourself. Read on… Today’s question is from Cary T., who asks, “Can you give me any tips for building my copywriting … [Read more...]

Your portfolio is one of the most crucial assets you have to land copywriting work. It proves that you know how to write copy well, even before your prospective client works with you. But what's the exact path to building your portfolio? Read on... Today's question comes from Michael S., who asks,"I just found your site! I'm excited to start digging around, but I have a … [Read more...]