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Ep. 46: Are the Best Copywriters Introverts or Extroverts?

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Often introverts and extroverts are cautious about jumping into copywriting as a career. For introverts, it's because talking and dealing with people on a regular basis can be draining. For extroverts, it can be daunting to be alone in their office and not getting the socialization they need. But neither of those is necessarily how your copy career needs to play out. Whether … [Read more...]

Ep. 45: How to Calm Your Nerves for Meetings with Copywriting Clients

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When a client responds to a pitch or a discovery call goes well and a client wants to work with you, there's a feeling of excitement … followed quickly by "oh no…now I have to talk to this person!!" If you've ever had that feeling of excitement followed quickly by mild panic, this episode is for you. Nicki and Kate walk through tips to help you reframe the situation and calm … [Read more...]

Ep. 44: Transitioning out of the Military and Building a Copy Career – Tyler’s Story

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While in the military, Tyler knew he had a knack for writing and decided to take the first step into a new career. He joined the CCA while still working his full-time job and, through some ups and downs, landed his first clients before leaving the military and landing a full-time job in a strategic communications position. In this episode, Nicki and Kate talk to Tyler on how … [Read more...]

Ep. 43: 4 Biggest Copywriter Portfolio Mistakes

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Your copywriting portfolio is crucial to landing work, so you need to treat it like the important project that it is! Whether you've already created yours or are just starting, you'll want to listen as Nicki and Kate break down some of the most common mistakes copywriters make on their websites. On this episode, they'll dig into four key mistakes they see on the homepage, … [Read more...]

Ep. 40: Empowering BIPOC Businesses as a Black, Hispanic Copywriter – Ashley’s Story

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When Ashley joined the CCA in May 2019, she struggled to take the steps she knew she needed to take to get her business off the ground. But come 2020, she came back at it determined to use her skills to make a difference for BIPOC businesses. In this episode, Ashley reflects on how copywriting changed her life, the hurdles she faced as a Black and Hispanic business owner, and … [Read more...]

Ep. 39: The Creative Project Process

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You sent a pitch to a client and the client is interested. Now what?! Nicki and Kate walk through a typical project process, from the first call with your client all the way through sending your invoice, and every step in between. Even if if you're a copywriter who has been working for awhile, you'll want to listen to this episode to get tips for how you may be able to improve … [Read more...]

Ep. 38: How Much Does It Cost to Start a Copywriting Career?

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If you're interested in copywriting or you've begun your business, you may be curious about how much you'll need to invest to get your business off the ground. Good news: you do not need to shell out a lot of money to start a copywriting career. In fact, there's only 1 thing you need as a copywriter: your website. On this episode, Nicki and Kate dig into all kinds of free … [Read more...]