A few months ago, my phone stopped accepting Wifi—it just basically refused to accept that Wifi existed. And, while I have a data plan, I burned through that pretty quickly. I really didn’t love shelling out $800 for a new iPhone (spread out over several monthly payments, thank you) but I had to. I mean, how could I exist without a cell phone? It’s practically an … [Read more...]

Likely, you've listed this site because you like writing—you’re a good writer and you’ve been thinking that maybe you’d like to make a living with it. I want to address something really quickly that may be coming up for you:  But, as one writer to another, I know that knowing you’re good at something and having confidence that you can DO something are two different … [Read more...]

I have bad news and good news. The bad news is that once you start taking copywriting clients, it’s not going to somehow get magically easier for you to focus and work. Sure, sometimes you’ll get right in the flow and feel like you’re plugged into a divine download. And, it’s true that you don’t have to deal with a blank page, and that makes everything easier. But…the urge … [Read more...]

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...]

A few years ago, I was talking with a friend who’d lost her job. It wasn’t her fault at all; they were restructuring the company and downsized her role. She kept saying, “I was so loyal to that company! I can’t believe they did this to me.” Here’s the thing: The most important thing for a business is the survival of the business. And that’s not just because they’re … [Read more...]

I've written before about how our company's name, Filthy Rich Writer, really rubs people the wrong way—and why that's actually a good thing. But even beyond that, whenever we run any ads on Facebook about copywriting, we always get some kinds of argumentative, and even sometimes nasty, comments. Now, I can tell you honestly, as a copywriter with 15+ years of experience, … [Read more...]

When you're out there hustling to find as many clients as you can, it's natural to be aware of (and maybe intimidated by) your competition. But should you worry about it? Or is there a better way to expend that energy? Read on... Today's question comes from Renee R., who asks, "I just joined a Facebook group for creative professionals because I thought it would be good for … [Read more...]

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...]