Someone once said that “the richest people in the world look for and build networks, everyone else looks for work.” This was American businessman and author Robert Kiyosaki, one of the most successful book writers of the millennium. His meaning? That building a successful business (and earning a good income as your own boss) starts with finding opportunities, not just … [Read more...]
Common Copywriting Mistakes You Cannot Afford to Make
There are a lot of variables and flexibility in copywriting, which is part of what makes it such an appealing career for people who love to write. But I can also tell you that over the course of my 20+ years in the industry (and from making my own mistakes...so many mistakes!), there are also certain inescapable truths. Here, for your learning pleasure, are eight common … [Read more...]
Copywriting Q&A: How to Get More Work From Past Clients
Most copywriters work hard to get their clients. But when the project is over, they let those same valuable clients disappear, never reaching out to them again. Today, we’re going to talk about a strategy to get more work from previous clients. Read on… Today’s question from Molly W., who asks, “I finished up some projects with clients I really, really liked. Do you have any … [Read more...]
6 Tips for Digital Nomad Copywriters
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. There are a lot of terrific things about being a … [Read more...]
The Easiest Way to Track Freelance Income [With Template]
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? If you're seeing ads for invoice tracking software for freelancers, you may feel like this type of software is … [Read more...]
The Self-Care Habit That Copywriters Just Can’t Skip
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 don't give enough thought to, and it can be deeply detrimental to their work. Now, … [Read more...]
The One Question That Makes Copywriting Networking Easy
Say the word “networking” and most people grimace—most people don't like talking to strangers. Most people don’t enjoy talking to strangers. And when it has to do with career advancement and connections, you can double that dislike. But networking (meeting new people in your industry) is essential to building a career. That includes copywriting, whether you want to work in … [Read more...]
The Best Business Card Resources for Copywriters
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. Here we look at what to include on your business card and resources for getting your business cards created and ready to pass out to friends, contact, and potential clients. You need business … [Read more...]
Build a Successful Copywriting Business with This Trait
When new copywriters are getting started, they often write to me looking for a "magic bullet" for building a successful copywriting business. And I usually say that there isn’t one. Except…there kind of is. Building any kind of business is challenging, plain and simple. Anyone who says you can "make six figures in your pajamas working two hours a week" is lying. It’s, of … [Read more...]
7 Tips to Living the Digital Nomad Lifestyle as a Copywriter
Traveling the world is a pretty common dream, but certain jobs make it easier than other. And not just easier to take a vacation—but easier to spend weeks, months, or even years living overseas. Becoming 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 … [Read more...]