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Tips, Tools, and Tactics for Beginner to Boss-Level Copywriters

Tips, Tools, and Tactics for Beginner to Boss-Level Copywriters

Build Your Copywriting Business Podcast Episode Archive

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Ep. 6: Why People Say Copywriting is Hard to Get Into

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"Copywriting is sooooo hard to get into," says the person that you meet at a party who has no idea what they're talking about. People often say copywriting is hard to get into because they didn't learn how to write copy in the first place. In this episode, Nicki and Kate share why it's not hard to get into copywriting when you have training and a proven process for finding … [Read more...]

Ep. 5: Why Choosing a Copywriting Niche is Terrible Advice

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"The riches are in the niches." Many so-called copywriting gurus will tell you that the path to success is to proclaim a niche right away. But just because something rhymes doesn't make it sound advice. In fact, choosing a niche when you’re just getting started is not a magic bullet for success at all. And it could be deeply, deeply detrimental to your career. In this episode, … [Read more...]

Ep. 4: Meet Our Head Copy Coach, Kate

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We're switching things up on this episode and getting to know Kate, Filthy Rich Writer's Head Copy Coach. Kate has more than 10 years of experience writing for clients including Microsoft, Zipcar, TripAdvisor, Babson College, Continental Airlines, and many more.  In this episode, she shares how she got started, tips for working as a freelancer abroad, and common … [Read more...]

Ep. 3: What’s the Difference Between Copy and Content?

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Copywriting and content writing are not the same. And if you use the terms interchangeably, you risk marking yourself as new to the field (and potentially alienating prospective clients). After all, even if a client wants to hire someone that can write copy and content, they want to know you know the difference! In this episode, Nicki and Kate talk about what makes a piece of … [Read more...]

Ep. 1: What is Copywriting?

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Some people argue that copywriting has been around since ancient times—back when people were writing compelling copy for "Wanted" posters. I'm not here to enter into that debate, because what matters to you and me is copywriting in the 21st century. But, if anything, that argument proves the staying power of effective copywriting—and the need for trained copywriters. Think … [Read more...]

Ep. 2: Why I Called it the Comprehensive Copywriting Academy

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As a company that teaches people how to write copy and how to build their copywriting careers and businesses, Comprehensive Copywriting Academy could have been called something like "Copywriting School" or "Copywriting Course." But it was important to me that my students understood that this is a comprehensive program. It's not one of those programs that you get a course in … [Read more...]