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Filthy Rich Writer

Tips, tools, & training for new and aspiring copywriters.

Tips, Tools and Training for New and Aspiring Copywriters

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3 Things to Remember if You’re Brand New to Copywriting

By Nicki Krawczyk 24 Comments

Brand New to Copywriting? Here’s What You Need to Know

Our team gets asked a lot if our training is appropriate for people with no background in copywriting—for people who are brand new to copywriting. The quick answer to that is: Absolutely. We teach you all of the basics, and then we help you refine your skills as we teach you the more advanced tactics. A lot of our students actually come in with no experience at all. But … [Read more...]

Will the Market Be Flooded with Copywriters?

By Nicki Krawczyk 14 Comments

Will the Market Be Flooded with Copywriters?

A few nights ago, someone left a comment on one of our Facebook ads essentially saying, “Your training is all well and good, but when the market is flooded with copywriters no one will be able to find work and everyone will have to work for peanuts.” Well, that’s a pretty dire prediction. But as you’ve likely heard me say before: The people who know the least about a topic … [Read more...]

Recessions Are Huge Opportunities for Copywriters. Here’s Why.

By Nicki Krawczyk 10 Comments

The Great Recession? That’s When I First Hit Six Figures as a Copywriter

The first time I made six figures as a copywriter was in 2008...right in the middle of the Great Recession...right after I left my full-time job to go freelance. Why then? Especially knowing that period was when, sadly, companies were laying off staff left and right. But here’s the key: **Companies still needed copy because copy drives business.** Remember, copywriting … [Read more...]

If I Make So Much Money Writing Copy, Why Am I Teaching Copywriting?

By Nicki Krawczyk 10 Comments

If I Make So Much Money Writing Copy, Why Am I Teaching Copywriting?

Usually, I get this question via a Facebook comment on an ad. And, I’d venture to say that it’s not asked in the most, oh, constructive manner. (Which tends to be the way with most Facebook ad comments that come through in the middle of the night…) But it’s come up often enough—and maybe you’ve even wondered it yourself— that I want to be sure to address it now. The question … [Read more...]

4 Pieces of Terrible Advice New Copywriters Get All the Time

By Nicki Krawczyk 2 Comments

bad advice new copywriters get all the time

Let’s start out today with a reminder: Just because someone is loud, doesn’t mean they’re right. Also, just because something is prevalent, doesn’t mean it’s correct. We can agree on those, right? Okay, good. Because today we’re going to bust some very prevalent myths and debunk some very popular pieces of advice. Why? Because not only are they wrong, but they’re actually … [Read more...]

How Does a Copywriter Get Clients with No Experience?

By Nicki Krawczyk 8 Comments

Woman holds up her hands in "I don't know" gesture. You can use spec ads to demonstrate to clients that you know how to write copy, even if you have no prior experience.

Here’s what most people think about breaking into copywriting: You need experience to get clients and you need clients to get experience. And that’s a catch-22 that stops a lot of would-be copywriters dead in their tracks. But the truth—and good news—is that that’s only half true. Today, we’re going to talk about which half is true, which isn’t and how you can get … [Read more...]

Copywriting Q&A: How Do You Build Your Portfolio?

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building a copywriting portfolio

Your portfolio is one of the most crucial assets you have to land copywriting work. It proves that you know how to write copy well, even before your prospective client works with you. But what's the exact path to building your portfolio? Read on... Today's question comes from Michael S., who asks,"I just found your site! I'm excited to start digging around, but I have a … [Read more...]

Why I Called My Company Filthy Rich Writer

By Nicki Krawczyk 8 Comments

My company teaches people how to write copy and how to build their careers and businesses. I probably could have gone with “Copywriting Training Resources” or something like that. But I didn’t. I really didn’t. I went with Filthy Rich Writer. And some people hate that name. I mean, a loathing that seems all out of proportion. But I’m okay with that. Here’s … [Read more...]

How to Avoid the Copywriting Niche Trap

By Nicki Krawczyk 34 Comments

Why choosing a niche is a trap for a new copywriter

Many so-called copywriting gurus will tell you that the path to success is to proclaim a niche right away. But that advice is 100% wrong and, worse, it's potentially damaging to your career. Read on to hear why and find out what you should do instead. The other day, a student said to me, "I’ve heard that I should pick a niche and focus on building samples and finding clients … [Read more...]

Why Freelance Bidding Sites like Upwork and Fiverr Are Bad News

By Nicki Krawczyk 14 Comments

A group of four people all in blazers, two men and two women hold up paddles with numbers on them while a hand in the foreground holds up three fingers.

Those freelance bidding sites where you can submit quotes on copywriting projects seem like a great deal. You get to just scan through listings, submit a quick proposal and quote to potential clients, and land tons of work. Great, right? Wrong. Freelance bidding sites are great for clients ... and a waste of a good copywriter’s time. How Freelance Bidding Sites … [Read more...]

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