It's the dream of many to work overseas as a copywriter and pen a few brilliant words every once in a while to pay for their apartment in Paris and the croissants that keep them fed. And here's the thing: There are some copywriters that are able to do just that. However, it's not quite as simple and idyllic as it sounds. Let me start with the conclusion and then work … [Read more...]
Top Copywriting Industries in 2024
If you're going to get into a new career, it makes sense that you'd want to know for sure that there are jobs and opportunities. We get it—who doesn't have a rent or a mortgage to pay?! There are more opportunities for copywriters than there are good, trained copywriters. Copywriters are in the marketing and advertising industry, but, as you may be able to guess, the … [Read more...]
How Much Do Copywriters Actually Make?
If we can, we get into certain lines of work to pursue our passions. But, of course, with those pesky costs for housing, food, and other necessities, we also work to pay our bills. So, one of the first questions you may ask as you dip your toes into copywriting is, "how much do freelance copywriters make?" When it comes to how much money you can make in any profession, … [Read more...]
5 Networking Steps to Take This Month
Expanding your professional circle is important...but fairly vague. When it comes to attacking big projects, if I don't have bite-sized steps to take, I don't take any at all. So, in the spirit of attacking this goal with real action, here are five steps you can take this month to meet more people in the industry and increase your opportunities to find work. Why … [Read more...]
8 Tips for Networking Success
On the list of "Things People Hate to Do," networking probably falls just below "get a root canal." After all, nothing conjures up fear of rejection like an entire room full of people you don't know. At the same time, though, you know that you have to master networking to get started (and keep progressing) in the copywriting industry. So, here are a few easy tactics to help … [Read more...]
Interviewing? What to Look for in a Creative Director
As much as any interview is about a prospective employer figuring out if you're a good fit for the company, it's also about finding out if the company is a good fit for you. And one of the most important things you have to determine is if the person you'll be reporting to can be everything you need them to be. Aside from asking questions about the role, what kind of work it … [Read more...]
6 Ways to Maximize Your LinkedIn Experience
They say nothing comes easy, but here's an exception: Your LinkedIn profile should be bringing you job leads and recruiter connections without you having to lift a finger. The key is to create a LinkedIn presence that is interesting, engaging and really sells you as a professional copywriter. How? Read on, my friend, read on... Today's question comes from Rhonda P. who asks, … [Read more...]
6 Ways to Mess Up a Copywriting Interview
You applied for the job, you got the call to come in...but you're not home free yet. Sadly, there are six commonly made mistakes that completely derail an interview. Read on to be sure you don't incorporate these in your interview techniques... Today's question comes from Maya R., who asks "How can I be sure not to tank my interview? I really want this job!" Well, aside … [Read more...]
Supercharged Job-Hunting Tactics
Let's face it: No one likes looking for a new job. Usually, you're looking for one because you're disenchanted with your current one or you don't have one—not exactly Zen-like states of mind. Plus, you know you're up against unknown, unseen, huge hordes of people vying for the copywriting position you've got your heart set on. You may feel like you're going to get lost in … [Read more...]
3 Steps to Taking a Vacation as a Freelance Copywriter
A freelance copywriter, master of their own schedule, should have no problem taking a vacation. And yet, it's often freelancers often have the hardest time taking a break. After all, you work so hard to get clients and to build up your workload—how can you walk away from that? When clients ask you if you're available for work, your instant reaction is probably always going … [Read more...]