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Episode 198: Finding Copywriting Success Through Curiosity – Jared’s Story

By Nicki Krawczyk

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Does the word "sales" give you the heebie jeebies? It did for Jared, too. Jared was working in tech when he started a blog about customer success, software as a service, and other tech topics. But ... he was in technology. He wasn't a writer, right? And he certainly didn't want to sell his services. Ick. Spoiler: he's now partnered with the largest … [Read more...]

Episode 197: 8 Unbreakable Laws of Copywriting

By Nicki Krawczyk

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Copywriting is one of the most flexible careers (You've probably heard us say that so many times you're like, "Nicki and Kate, we know!.") Just because its flexible does not mean there aren't certain rules, or laws if you will, that you need to follow. Now, if you break the laws will you get a ticket? Nah. But you may see less work coming in or less repeat work. On this … [Read more...]

Episode 184: This Copywriter Landed Her Dream Job—And Tripled Her Income – Rachael’s Story

By Nicki Krawczyk

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Since she was old enough to hold a pen, Comprehensive Copywriting Academy student Rachael Kelly has been writing and telling stories. But figuring out how to turn that passion into a well-paying career? That was the part Rachael struggled with—and crummy job-bidding sites like Fiverr and Upwork were (ahem, unsurprisingly) *not* the answer! In this interview, we find out how … [Read more...]

Episode 182: What’s the Best Way to Communicate with Copywriting Clients?

By Nicki Krawczyk

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As a freelance copywriter, your business depends on getting work—whether it’s from existing or new clients. But managing multiple clients (and clients-to-be) with different needs, deadlines, and expectations can get a little hectic. So how can you protect your time, energy, and creativity without compromising on your quality of communication (or your own sanity)? In this … [Read more...]

Episode 181: Reading Between the Lines of Copywriter Job Descriptions

By Nicki Krawczyk

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Whether you want to work as a copywriter on staff or as a freelancer, it's always worth taking a look at job listings. (But remember: job postings are just a small fraction of the available opportunities!) The trouble is, many people get discouraged when they see the dreaded line: “Must have at least two years of experience”. One of the biggest mistakes people make when … [Read more...]

Episode 173: How to Elevate Your Profile & Land Copywriting Clients on LinkedIn

By Nicki Krawczyk

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You *know* LinkedIn is important for landing work but when it comes to building or updating your profile…well, taking a nap always seems like a better option. But LinkedIn can strongly impact your career and by taking the right steps to optimize your page, you could be attracting job leads and recruiter connections while you sleep! In this episode, Nicki and Kate are running … [Read more...]

Episode 144: Navigating Ups and Downs in a Copywriting Career – Tammy’s Story

By Nicki Krawczyk

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When Tammy was burned out from teaching, she decided to give herself a little room to decide what her next career move was. Like many people making a major career shift, she had to fight the temptation to return to her old career. Tammy joined the CCA in May, was pitching by August, and landed her first freelance clients by September. She started a full-time job at an ad … [Read more...]

Use Copywriting Networking to Help Land More Clients

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Why You Need to Tell Your Network About Your Copywriting Career

One of the first things you need for a copywriting career is training. After all, to have a career in anything you have to know what you’re doing, right? The next steps are to put together your online portfolio and begin pitching potential clients. Why It's Critical to Network But there’s an important step in between: telling your network about your business. This … [Read more...]

5 Keys for Getting Valuable Connections on LinkedIn

By Nicki Krawczyk 2 Comments

5 Keys for Getting Valuable Connections on LinkedIn

Wouldn’t it be nice if there were an online social network where people were focused on business? And how about one where you can find just about anyone you want to connect with or maybe even pitch your services? Obviously, I’m talking about LinkedIn. (I’m guessing the post title tipped you off.) But I wanted to start this post that way to remind you just how amazing an … [Read more...]

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