I used to think that bouncing around from project to project (or activity) every few minutes was the key to my productivity. “I need variety!” I thought. Wrong! What I was actually doing was burning up attention and willpower each and every time I switched tasks. I wondered why I was so exhausted only halfway through the day and why I’d gotten so little done at the end of … [Read more...]
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3 Books to Help You Amp Up Your Persistence
If there’s one trait that will separate the successful from the unsuccessful in pretty much any field, it’s persistence. (I have a visceral dislike of the faux word “sticktoitiveness” so you will NOT see that here. You’re a writer; I’m sure you understand.) You can get the hyper-detailed road map to exactly where you want to go, but unless you start walking down that … [Read more...]
4 More Books Every Copywriter Should Read
I’m a big believer in continual learning; if you ever think you know everything about something, you’re in BIG trouble. And, lucky for us, there are more ways than ever to consume new content and ideas: Podcasts, videos, courses, blog posts—the list goes on and on. But as writers, many of us still have a certain fondness for the written word in classic book form (ebook … [Read more...]
12 Business Books and Podcasts for the New Year
Everyone's back to work this week, so we're going to keep things quick and simple! Here are six podcasts and six books you should consider checking out this year: Each one has been chosen to inspire you and/or educate you as a professional and as a business owner. Enjoy! Podcasts Worth Checking Out: Mind Your Business Podcast with James Wedmore Breakthrough … [Read more...]
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: 4 Books All Job-Seekers Should Read
Open up your Amazon wishlist! If you’re looking for a job—or, well, think you ever will be again—we’ve compiled a list of books you’ve just got to read. Ready to tackle your summer reading list? Read on… Today’s question comes from Bridget S., who asks, “I’m gearing up to find a new job; probably in the fall. I’ve enjoyed your ‘must-read’ lists in the past. Do you have any … [Read more...]
Copywriting Q&A: 4 More Books Copywriters Need to Read
There's no end to your education, but that education should stay fun, don't you think? To that end, we've compiled a list of four more books you should add to your copywriter reading list. Got your Amazon wish list ready? Read on... Today's question is from Eleza B. who asks, "Are there any books you recommend I read to keep me on top of my copywriting game?" Now that … [Read more...]
Copywriting Q&A: 3 Books Every Copywriter Must Read
Today's question comes to us from Mike G., who gets right to the point right away asks, "What books do you recommend for copywriters?" Great question, Mike. I've read a lot of books on writing in my career and these are three that I can definitively say that every copywriter—really, anyone who writes anything—should read. 1. Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott Many writers … [Read more...]
Create Your Own 2020 Planner (for Free)
If you’re anything like me, ‘tis this season for spending 45 bucks on some “must-have” planner, only to use it four or five times in January, feel guilty in February, and then finally recycle it in March. What if there were a better way? (I mean, come on, we know there is.) Instead of spending an excessive amount on a premade planner, pop into your local convenience … [Read more...]
Accounting Tips for New Copywriters
Freelancing has taken the world by storm. Bringing with it flexible work schedules and a healthier work-life balance, it's no surprise that 60 million Americans are doing some form of freelance work. In fact, a Northeastern University study found that 42% of Gen Z want to work for themselves, explaining that they want to chart their own future and have plenty of entrepreneurial … [Read more...]
