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4 Books to Read for Inspiration and Insight

January 30, 2018 By Nicki Krawczyk Leave a Comment

4 Books to Read for Inspiration and Insight

Every few months, I like to put together a list of books that I’ve read recently and that I think will help you in your pursuit of your copywriting and general life goals. With that said, here’s today’s list! Design the Life You Love: A Step-by-Step Guide to Building a Meaningful Future by Ayse Birsel Recently, I took a solo weekend retreat to clear my head and come up with … [Read more...]

Copywriting Q&A: Retreating to Move Forward

January 22, 2018 By Nicki Krawczyk Leave a Comment

Copywriting Q&A: Retreating to Move Forward

Ambition and hard work definitely have their place in building a career…but so do contemplation and rest. If you’ve been pushing, pushing, pushing, it may be time for you to plan a little time for reflection. Here’s how… Today’s question comes from Lucas F., who asks, “I’ve hit burnout points at previous jobs and want to make sure I don’t do the same with copywriting. Do you … [Read more...]

Copywriting Q&A: Why You Need to Know Your Numbers

January 15, 2018 By Nicki Krawczyk Leave a Comment

Copywriting Q&A: Why You Need to Know Your Numbers

Your copywriting portfolio acts as a kind of proof that you know what you’re doing. But there’s another element to add that can be even more enticing and make you even more sellable. What’s that? Numbers. Read on… Today’s question comes from Ellie H., who asks, “I had a potential client ask about the results of my emails. Is that something I should be tracking? Also, um, … [Read more...]

Setting Up a Plan for a Successful New Year

January 9, 2018 By Nicki Krawczyk Leave a Comment

Setting Up a Plan for a Successful New Year

A new year is upon us and, with that, new plans and new goals. Personal resolutions are notoriously apt to fail, but you don’t really have that luxury when it comes to your business goals. In today’s post, we’re going to go over how to set up a plan for success this year: How to figure out what matters to you, how to structure your progress, and how to ensure you’re always … [Read more...]

How to Use Quizzes and Surveys to Attract Copywriting Clients

December 29, 2017 By Nicki Krawczyk Leave a Comment

How to Use Quizzes and Surveys to Attract Copywriting Clients

In an ideal world, a client who needed copy would magically find your portfolio site, instantly know you’re the right copywriter for him, and immediately hire you for his many, lucrative projects. <sigh> In the real world, it’s a little less simple. First, you have to capture a prospective client’s attention. Then, you often have to “nurture” your prospective client … [Read more...]

Copywriting Q&A: Software Programs for Copywriting Professionals

December 18, 2017 By Nicki Krawczyk Leave a Comment

Copywriting Q&A: Software Programs for Copywriting Professionals

There are a billion and one new software programs for tracking projects, sending invoices, sharing screens, and all of the other tasks you need to perform on a regular basis. But how many of them are worth it? Let’s break it all down… Today’s question comes from Julia R., who asks, “I was wondering if you could share resources that you use to step up your ‘professional game’ … [Read more...]

Copywriting Q&A: How to Flu-Proof Your Copywriting Business

December 11, 2017 By Nicki Krawczyk Leave a Comment

Copywriting Q&A: How to Flu-Proof Your Copywriting Business

No one can tell the future, but sometimes we can make some educated guesses. For example, it doesn’t take a psychic to know that it’s likely that you’ll get a touch sick at some point this winter. But getting sick may mean not working, and not working may mean missing deadlines — and that’s a problem. Here’s what you can do to prepare…. Today’s question comes from Sandra L., … [Read more...]

Copywriting Q&A: Prospecting for Clients Over the Holidays

December 4, 2017 By Nicki Krawczyk Leave a Comment

Copywriting Q&A: Prospecting for Clients Over the Holidays

The effort you put into prospecting is directly related to the number and quality of clients you see a few months down the line. So when you start to slow up your prospecting during the holidays, well, that can be a problem later down the line. Here’s what to do instead. Today’s question comes from Kate H., who asks, “Does it make sense for me to slow down my prospecting … [Read more...]

2017 Gift Guide for Writers

November 27, 2017 By Nicki Krawczyk Leave a Comment

2017 Gift Guide for Writers

It’s that time of year again and you’re likely wracking your brains and ripping through circulars to find just the right gifts for the loved ones on your list. Well, if those loved ones happen to be writers (or if you yourself deserve a little treat), you’re in luck: Here’s our round-up of 12 gifts that will delight the writers on your list. Smart Notebooks Combining the … [Read more...]

Copywriting Q&A: The Right Way to Offer Free Copy Evaluations

November 20, 2017 By Nicki Krawczyk Leave a Comment

Copywriting Q&A: The Right Way to Offer Free Copy Evaluations

Free giveaways will always be a popular marketing tactic—and they can be a great tactic for your copywriting business, too. But before you jump in with both feed, you need to keep a couple of things in mind to make sure you’re not giving everything away without getting anything (business) back. Today’s question comes from Candy C., who asks, “I’m in a small business group on … [Read more...]

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