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Great news: copywriting is not at all like English class. Sure, understanding the rules is helpful, but sometimes we break the rules (like starting sentences with “And” and “But” or … gasp! … having an incomplete sentence!).
Copywriting is like any other career—you need training. Getting that training will help you hone the skills you need to thrive in a copywriting career (if that’s the route you choose) or add skills to your toolkit so you’re more attractive to employers in general!
YOUR BIGGEST STRENGTH
Objectivity.
You know your strengths, but you’re also keenly aware of areas you need to work on. The way to work on these areas? Do the thing. Don’t love deadlines? Set mini deadlines for yourself, breaking big tasks into tiny ones. Or plan to reward yourself when you hit the deadline. Don’t love feedback? Practice asking for feedback and incorporating it. The more you do it, the more you realize the huge benefits that can come from collaboration. We don’t have to go it all alone!
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WATCH OUT FOR
Resistance.
Resistance has a sneaky way of popping up. Whether you find yourself doing laundry instead of hitting an urgent deadline or reading a book on a topic instead of actually doing the thing, resistance can sometimes feel productive. But ask yourself: is this truly moving me closer to my goal, or am I avoiding doing the things that will actually move the needle?
Remember: you don’t gain confidence before you take action. You gain confidence by taking action.
Your CCA Student Inspiration …
You may still be wondering, “But is copywriting for me?” The question stems from our desire to find the perfect career, when really we should be asking, “Am I committed to getting something out of learning copywriting?”
Learning a new skill has plenty of benefits (only one of which is finding a career you love). There are many paths you can take with copywriting, and none of them has to be final! That’s what Comprehensive Copywriting Academy student Carli found out when she pursued a social media manager role.
Listen to this episode of the Build Your Copywriting Business podcast to hear her full story!
A Little Inspiration from Copywriters That Started Right Where You Are
Here’s the thing about copywriting: about 99.9% of us had no idea it was a career option. That’s why the vast majority of Comprehensive Copywriting Academy students come from a background that has nothing to do with copywriting or marketing! Listen to these CCA students’ stories for some motivation and inspiration.
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