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What is UX Copywriting and How Do You Do It?

By Nicki Krawczyk 16 Comments

What new copywriters need to know about UX copywriting

There are a lot of “genres” of copywriting that really aren’t genres at all; they’re just buzz-y marketing. “Conversion copywriting” is a good example. Since all copywriting is focused on achieving its goal for a project and if that goal is conversion well then, guess what? All copywriting is conversion copywriting. Calling oneself a conversion copywriter is just marketing, … [Read more...]

How Can You Know if a Copywriting Deadline is Doable?

By Nicki Krawczyk 5 Comments

Learn how to work with your clients to set reasonable copywriting project deadlines

We freelancers have a love/hate relationship with deadlines. We love them because there is nothing that will get your rear in a chair and your fingers typing like a looming client deadline. Aaaaaand we also hate them because what gets our rear in the chair are twinges of panic at the idea of not getting the work done in time. Deadlines are essential because they ensure … [Read more...]

The Huge Benefits of Writing for Clients that Don’t “Wow” You

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You'd be surprised at how interesting "non-interesting" copywriting clients can be

We all have dream clients: Companies that are so cool or so interesting or so inspiring that it would rock our worlds to write with them.  And maybe you can even expand that to a whole group or list of clients that seem interesting or exciting. They certainly don’t need to fall into the same niche (and probably shouldn’t!), but they appeal to you personally. That’s … [Read more...]

Why Companies Requiring Experience for Copywriting Jobs is a Good Thing

By Nicki Krawczyk 2 Comments

Companies that require two years or more of copywriting experience

Every once in a while, I’ll hear a lament from one of our students who is interested in landing an in-house or agency job. They’ll say, “I really want to apply for these, but they all require at least two years of experience! I haven’t got that yet!” And I get it: For someone who’s been studying and working diligently to practice and hone the craft, as well as build a great … [Read more...]

How Do I Know If I’m Ready to Pitch Copywriting Clients?

By Nicki Krawczyk 10 Comments

The three steps to take to be ready to pitch copywriting clients

This isn’t going to be a major revelation but in order to be a professional copywriter and have a successful career, you need, well, clients. Paying clients. And in order to get those clients, you need a proven system for finding, pitching, and landing those clients. (All of which we teach in the CCA, so no worries there.) But all of this invariably leads to the question: … [Read more...]

Why You Need to Re-Sell Your Copywriting Work

By Nicki Krawczyk 2 Comments

How to present your copywriting first draft to your clients

Okay, pop quiz, copywriters: Once you found the client, landed the work, and written the first draft, the next step is just to send the draft back to your client with a friendly, “Let me know what you think!”, right? (Hint: If that were right, this would be an awfully short post.) Believe me, I certainly understand the impulse to send a draft off an get it off your … [Read more...]

The (Surprisingly Easy) Art of Negotiation for Copywriters

By Nicki Krawczyk 2 Comments

Learn how to negotiate your copywriting rates without losing out on high-paying work

If the idea of quoting prices for their work already makes most new and would-be copywriters nervous, well then, the idea of negotiating those rates can bring up some serious nerves. But here’s the good news: It’s really not that hard at all. In fact, as you’ll see in a moment, the hardest part…is not talking. So let’s just dig in, shall we? You likely already know … [Read more...]

The Importance of Freelancing in Today’s Working World

By Nicki Krawczyk 16 Comments

Copywriter pursuing a side hustle and working from home

I say “new truth” but it’s really been creeping up on us for a while. First, companies got rid of pensions…then workers moved away from being “lifers” at companies…then it became common—if not necessary—to change jobs every three to five years. Now, the importance of freelancing is clear: you need the skills to find and land clients (and bring in income) whenever you need (or … [Read more...]

Find Copywriting Clients on Facebook: 3 Tips and 1 Big Warning

By Nicki Krawczyk 6 Comments

Find Copywriting Clients on Facebook: 3 Tips and 1 Big Warning

When it comes to finding clients, the keys are to be systematic, but also to cast your net wide. Facebook makes for a great place to cast some of that net—though not all of it. To mix metaphors, don’t put all of your eggs in one basket! What makes Facebook so great? Well, it’s already a place that billions of people go to seek information, find recommendations, network with … [Read more...]

Overcoming Copywriter Imposter Syndrome

By Nicki Krawczyk 17 Comments

Woman holds up a stick with a copy of her face smiling on it as she looks down to the other side frowning

We’ve talked a bit before about how resistance can pop up and try to derail you whenever you’re moving out of your comfort zone. (Actually, more than a bit: we’ve talked about it as one of the sneaky distractions that will block your copywriting career progress, how "I can't" is a phrase you need to watch out for, why you need to add The War of Art to your reading list, and … [Read more...]

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