After nearly 10 years (!!) since the creation of Filthy Rich Writer and the Comprehensive Copywriting Academy, it was time for the logo to reflect how far the community has come since then (hey, drop shadows were cool once). Watch the video to hear more about the changes we made and why, then scroll down for details on how to win some freebies! Win Free FRW Swag: How to … [Read more...]
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...]
The Most Important Investments You’ll Ever Make
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...]
Can Copywriting Be a Side Hustle?
Here's the short answer: It is possible to have a copywriting side hustle ... but not the way most people treat side hustles. Read on ... What is a Side Hustle? What is a side hustle? Well, it’s basically a small business that you run in your free time to help you bring in extra cash. People may start a side hustle to supplement their income indefinitely or they may … [Read more...]
How to Break Into Copywriting
Originally Published on DearEnglishMajor.com Hey, it's Alyssa here! In the spirit of fresh starts and new opportunities, I sat down with one of our long-time friends of Dear English Major, Nicki Krawczyk. We interviewed Nicki back in 2014 not long after the launch of DearEnglishMajor.com, and she has been kind enough to share some excellent information on … [Read more...]
How to Fast Track Your Copywriting Career Success
When you realize you need a change, you want to have that change happen as soon as possible. And once you figure out how to make that change? Well, you want to motor through that process, until you break out into all of the success and happiness on the other side. If you've found your way to copywriting and you've realized it's the direction you want to take—you want to use … [Read more...]
Copywriting Q&A: How to Find the Time to Learn Copywriting
One of the biggest obstacles to making a significant change in your life is finding the time to do it. Today, we’re going to break down exactly how to learn copywriting and build your copywriting career. Today’s question comes from May G., who asks, “I really want to learn copywriting. I think it could be a great career for me. But I work full-time, I’m raising two kids, and I … [Read more...]
The Dirty Secret About Copywriting Certificates
Many new and would-be copywriters think they need a copywriting certificate—some sort of proof that they know how to write copy. After all, how else will employers or clients know that you know how to write copy? But not only is copywriter certification not necessary, it could actually be detrimental to your job hunt. What you do need is copywriting training. You need … [Read more...]
The Best Copywriting Courses vs. Waste of Time (and Money!)
As soon as you decide you want to learn copywriting, you discover that there are a whole lot of copywriting courses out there. But which ones are good? And which ones are a waste of money? Today's article is all about the five things a copywriting course absolutely must have to be worth your time and money. 1. A Copywriting Course Must Cover All Kinds of Copy There are … [Read more...]