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Ep. 80: How Copywriters Can Work with Recruiters

By Nicki Krawczyk

Nicki Krawczyk, founder of Filthy Rich Writer and the Build Your Copywriting Business podcast

When it comes to landing work, you can never have too many tools at your disposal. As you know, the best way to find clients is to work through your pitch list and continually sending pitches to businesses. But, it never hurts to supplement that with other methods for landing work. In today's episode of the Build Your Copywriting Business podcast Nicki and Kate are discussing … [Read more...]

Ep. 56: What is a Copywriting Test and Should You Do One?

By Nicki Krawczyk

Nicki Krawczyk, founder of Filthy Rich Writer and the Build Your Copywriting Business podcast

At some point in your copywriting career, you'll likely have a client that asks you to do a copy test. A copy test is a way for them to gauge whether or not you're a good fit for the job, particularly if they're hiring for a full-time job and want to find the best candidate for their role.  That said, clients have many ways of conducting copy tests, whether it's a timed … [Read more...]

Ep. 54: Post-Interview Must Dos (Part 3 of 3)

By Nicki Krawczyk

Nicki Krawczyk, founder of Filthy Rich Writer and the Build Your Copywriting Business podcast

The last episode on our three-part series on how to nail your copywriting interview is perhaps the most overlooked. A lot of copywriters hang up the phone after an interview or discovery call and then sit around waiting to hear back. That's not you. You go the extra step. In the final episode of the series, Nicki and Kate talk about what you can do after the interview that … [Read more...]

BONUS Laser Coaching: Building a Copywriting Business as a Military Spouse

By Nicki Krawczyk

Nicki Krawczyk, founder of Filthy Rich Writer and the Build Your Copywriting Business podcast

Military spouses face a 22% unemployment rate and a 26% wage gap compared to non-military spouses—prior to the pandemic. Organizations predict rates have increased due to COVID-19. In this episode, Kate shares her experience building her copywriting business as a military spouse. She describes the unique challenges military spouses face when seeking employment and … [Read more...]

3 Copywriter Portfolio Examples That Wow Clients

By Kate Sitarz 8 Comments

Home office with desktop computer, tablet, and a mobile

Every copywriter needs a standalone portfolio site. There's no way around it. And while we give you all the steps and support you need in the Comprehensive Copywriting Academy to create your site, we thought it would be helpful to see some examples of stellar copywriting portfolios. CCA students have created some incredible portfolios over the years (we've reviewed … [Read more...]

Ep. 13: Are There Too Many Copywriters?

By Nicki Krawczyk

Nicki Krawczyk, founder of Filthy Rich Writer and the Build Your Copywriting Business podcast

"Won't the market be flooded with copywriters?" This question pops up on our Facebook ads. It's because as soon as you click on an ad related to copywriting, or search content related to it, you're going to get tons of information about copywriting. But that doesn't mean the world is flooded with copywriters. It just means the Internet recognizes you're interested in the … [Read more...]

Why Companies Requiring Experience for Copywriting Jobs is a Good Thing

By Nicki Krawczyk 2 Comments

Companies that require two years or more of copywriting experience

Every once in a while, I’ll hear a lament from one of our students who is interested in landing an in-house or agency job. They’ll say, “I really want to apply for these, but they all require at least two years of experience! I haven’t got that yet!” And I get it: For someone who’s been studying and working diligently to practice and hone the craft, as well as build a great … [Read more...]

How Do I Know If I’m Ready to Pitch Copywriting Clients?

By Nicki Krawczyk 10 Comments

The three steps to take to be ready to pitch copywriting clients

This isn’t going to be a major revelation but in order to be a professional copywriter and have a successful career, you need, well, clients. Paying clients. And in order to get those clients, you need a proven system for finding, pitching, and landing those clients. (All of which we teach in the CCA, so no worries there.) But all of this invariably leads to the question: … [Read more...]

The (Surprisingly Easy) Art of Negotiation for Copywriters

By Nicki Krawczyk 2 Comments

Learn how to negotiate your copywriting rates without losing out on high-paying work

If the idea of quoting prices for their work already makes most new and would-be copywriters nervous, well then, the idea of negotiating those rates can bring up some serious nerves. But here’s the good news: It’s really not that hard at all. In fact, as you’ll see in a moment, the hardest part…is not talking. Here we offer some ways to negotiate as a … [Read more...]

The Importance of Freelancing in Today’s Working World

By Nicki Krawczyk 16 Comments

Copywriter pursuing a side hustle and working from home

I say “new truth” but it’s really been creeping up on us for a while. First, companies got rid of pensions…then workers moved away from being “lifers” at companies…then it became common—if not necessary—to change jobs every three to five years. Now, the importance of freelancing is clear: you need the skills to find and land clients (and bring in income) whenever you need (or … [Read more...]

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Portfolio Tips

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    Ep. 43: 4 Biggest Copywriter Portfolio Mistakes
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    3 Copywriter Portfolio Examples That Wow Clients
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