First, if you hate numbers and you still are reading this post, congratulations! Many copywriters aren't math fans, so you're not alone. But regardless of whether you love numbers or hate 'em, you need to spend some quality time with a few key numbers if you want to set your copywriting finances—and frankly your whole business—up for success. So, if you're serious about your … [Read more...]
Ep. 59: Buying a New Home with Copywriting Income – Shannon’s Story
Eight years ago Shannon, a Comprehensive Copywriting Academy student, had to leave the workforce to try and manage her fibromyalgia. She continued looking for a job that would not only bring in income, but, as she says, "fuel her soul" and allow her to set her schedule. Within one year of joining the CCA, Shannon went from relying on the food bank to being able to buy a new … [Read more...]
Ep. 57: 4 Ways Copywriters Can Accept Payments
As a copywriter, your goal is to ultimately get paid, right? But as a freelance copywriter, how do you ensure clients can pay you as easily as possible? Nicki and Kate break down four of the most common ways that copywriters can accept payments. As you know, our team is very much against paying for anything that isn't going to pay for itself or help move your business forward … [Read more...]
Ep. 41: Actual Freelance Copywriting Salary: Digging Into One Copywriter’s Numbers
While every copywriter's journey is different, it always helps to know what's possible, right? On this episode, Kate is digging into her own numbers, from what she made her first year of freelance copywriting, to what she made as a full-time freelance copywriter in 2020. But it's not just about the salary. Kate shares the average number of clients she had each month, the … [Read more...]
Ep. 38: How Much Does It Cost to Start a Copywriting Career?
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...]
Ep. 25: How Much Can a Copywriter Earn?
How much can a copywriter really earn? Nicki and Kate are asked this question all. the. time. "Writing jobs don't pay well" is something nearly everyone has heard whether they have been interested in the field or not. Nicki and Kate break down the myths about writing careers when it comes to freelance copywriting and, with a little quick math, show that it is far from … [Read more...]
Ep. 14: How Soon Will I Make Money as a Copywriter?
As a brand-new copywriter venturing out into a new career, it's understandable that you might be curious as to when you might be able to make money. While you might not love our answer, we are excited to share it with you because it's a simple one: how soon you make money is up to you. Nick and Kate discuss where you can start, what factors contribute to how fast someone can … [Read more...]
Ep. 11: Tax and Bookkeeping Tips for Freelance Copywriters
Taxes: if reading that word makes you internally scream, "Ahhhhhh!!!", or if the mere thought of freelance taxes is preventing you from taking action, then this episode is for you. Rachel LaMantia, founder of Masterpiece Bookkeeping, joins Nicki and Kate for this episode. Rachel and her team take the stress, hassle, and guesswork out of bookkeeping for their clients. They … [Read more...]
The Easiest Way to Track Freelance Income [With Template]
Once you get money coming in from several clients, things can get a little chaotic—to say the least. With multiple clients, multiple projects, and multiple invoices in various states of payment, how do you keep track your freelance income and keep it all straight? If you're seeing ads for invoice tracking software for freelancers, you may feel like this type of software is … [Read more...]
How I Lost a Ton of Money (and You Can, Too!)
Step right up and learn from the master! When I was first starting out, I made a ton of mistakes and lost out on an awful lot of money. Want to know how? There’s nothing that I necessarily regret. It was all valuable learning for me, and it lets me pass on that learning to you so you can avoid making the same mistakes. But did I do stupid stuff? Absolutely! Did I miss … [Read more...]