Whether you're tackling work for clients, learning how to become a copywriter, or any other task that takes up a significant amount of your time, energy, and focus, you need to plan breaks. And I'm not just talking taking the weekend off (though definitely plan in days off, whether it's Saturday and Sunday, or other days of your choosing!) or getting enough sleep (though … [Read more...]
Why Freelance Bidding Sites like Upwork and Fiverr Are Bad News
Those freelance bidding sites where you can submit quotes on copywriting projects seem like a great deal. You get to just scan through listings, submit a quick proposal and quote to potential clients, and land tons of work. Great, right? Wrong. Freelance bidding sites are great for clients ... and a waste of a good copywriter’s time. How Freelance Bidding Sites … [Read more...]
Freelance Copywriter? Contract Copywriter? Which is Which?
What's the difference between freelancing and contracting? Is there one? "Contracting" and "freelancing" are often used interchangeably, but there are some subtle differences, namely in where you're working and, sometimes, how a company classifies you. While the information below applies to U.S. contractors and freelancers, the information may help you ask the right … [Read more...]