Ever wake up in the morning, head to work, and all you can think of is "UGH!"?Like many people, Tori went to school for something she was told she'd be good at—sales—got a corporate job after college, and ... very quickly realized she was an introvert.She hated sales.So, Tori made the difficult decision to let go of the path she thought she'd be on her … [Read more...]
Episode 164: Changing Roles Within Your Current Company – Joseph’s Story
When it comes to landing copywriting roles, the proof really is in the pudding. If you can demonstrate that you can do great work, the opportunities are there for the taking–and some of them might even be right under your nose… In this episode, Nicki and Kate are joined by Comprehensive Copywriting Academy student Joe, who shares how proactively pitching an idea helped him … [Read more...]
Episode 148: Copywriting Replaced This Teacher’s Income and She Works Less Hours—Jess’s Story
Feeling unfulfilled and burned out from teaching, Jess Frischolz took the brave step to hand in her resignation just over a year ago. Within just one month of working as a copywriter, she was earning the same money and working fewer hours! On this episode, Nicki and Kate speak with CCA student Jess about her inspiring transition from teaching to copywriting. Listen in to hear … [Read more...]
BONUS: Is Copywriting Right for Me?
If you're exploring copywriting and wondering "is copywriting right for me?" this episode is for you. Nicki and Kate dig into how this 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 … [Read more...]
Ep. 51: Working at an Agency & Collaborating with Other Copywriters – Jen’s and Julie’s Story
If you think other copywriters are your competition, think again! Working with other copywriters is not only a great way to bounce ideas off another creative, it's also bound to happen, especially if you work at an agency like Comprehensive Copywriting Academy students Jen and Julie. In today's episode of the Build Your Copywriting Broadcast, Nicki and Kate sit down with these … [Read more...]
Ep. 47: Raising a Family and Building a Copywriting Business—Peta’s Story
For all the moms and dads out there building a copywriting business alongside raising a family, this episode is for you. Peta, who was originally in charge of administering exams, joined the CCA in the middle of 2020 when schools in the United Kingdom stopped exams. She shares how she got into copywriting, as well as how she balances being a mom and building her copywriting … [Read more...]
Filthy Rich Writer Logo and CCA Course Refresh Giveaway
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...]
Ep. 26: Why You Don’t Need Copywriting Certification
Society right now is very pro-college education. There is nothing wrong with college and there are plenty of wonderful benefits it can provide for many careers. But this emphasis on higher education raises the question of "do I need a relevant degree to get started in copywriting? Do I need copywriting certification?" "Bachelor's Degrees are good for Jeopardy," but not … [Read more...]
BONUS Laser Coaching: Build Confidence & Overcome Imposter Syndrome as a Copywriter
We hate to be the bearers of bad news, but if confidence is not an issue for you now, it will at some point in your life. We all face situations that challenge or shake our confidence (especially when we're new and feel the need to take on every copy project!), whether it's in the form of self-doubt or fear. The good news: You can overcome it. On this episode, Nicki and Kate … [Read more...]
BONUS Laser Coaching: Why Nicki Teaches Copywriting
In addition to "why did you name your company Filthy Rich Writer?!" (for the answer to that question, click here), the question that is asked most often is, "If Nicki makes so much money as a copywriter, why is she teaching it instead?" With so many courses and trainings on the internet, there is a lot of skepticism. But the question, "why does Nicki teach instead of writing … [Read more...]