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Episode 226: Using Copywriting to Catapult Her Content Career – Maile’s Story

By Nicki Krawczyk

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If you love writing, you're going to relate to Maile's story.Maile went to school with the goal to write for television, but as life happens, she found herself in content writing roles. Unlike most Comprehensive Copywriting Academy students, Maile discovered the CCA when she was already writing for some clients. But these clients were looking to her to write … [Read more...]

Episode 224: Why You Should (Almost) Never Quote Copywriting Prices on a Call

By Nicki Krawczyk

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If your neighbor with a 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath house needs a renovation and your other neighbor with a 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom house also needs a renovation, do you think they'd cost the same price?No way!That's the same that's true of copywriting projects.Not all copywriting projects are the same and there's NO WAY! you can quote an accurate price without understanding the … [Read more...]

Summer Rewind: Ep. 17 How to Set Your Copywriting Rates

By Nicki Krawczyk

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One of the biggest reasons that people “don’t make it” as a copywriter? Undercharging. (Or worse, charging by the word.) But on the flip side, you also have to be careful not to overshoot the market rate for your expertise. As you can already see, pricing your services is a delicate balance to master. And with no exact formula to tell us how to do it, calculating your rates can … [Read more...]

Write Your Way To $2,000 A Month

By Nicki Krawczyk

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Side Hustle Hero podcast with Joan Posivy As you dip your toes into copywriting, one of the first questions you might ask is: Can I really make that much money as a writer? And it’s no wonder—frankly, we’ve stopped counting how many times we hear people say, “You can’t make good money as a writer.”  *Aggressive eye roll* Copywriting is by far the best way for a … [Read more...]

Episode 163: Are Your Copywriting Prices Leaving Money on the Table?

By Nicki Krawczyk

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Do your project costs only factor in time spent writing, editing, and in meetings? If so, you may be doing a lot of pro bono work for your clients–and we’re fairly certain you didn’t get into this business to work for free! As a freelancer, it’s easy to get caught up in our emotions, fear, and self-doubt. In this episode, Nicki and Kate encourage us to put on our CFO hats, … [Read more...]

Episode 159: 8 Tips You Can Use Right Now to Step Up Your Freelance Copywriting Game

By Nicki Krawczyk

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The 2023 Summer Freelance summit brought you a star-powered lineup of expert speakers, dedicated to helping you progress your freelance career. Today’s podcast episode is breaking down three days’ worth of inspiration into a smattering of highlights to help you optimize your freelance business! From mastering your personal finances and combatting procrastination to … [Read more...]

Copywriting Rush Fees: When and How to Charge Them

By Kate Sitarz 2 Comments

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The vast majority of copywriting projects do not need to get completed in a rush. As we like to say, there's no such thing as a copywriting emergency. However, occasionally clients will have a copywriting need that they need done fast. And in these cases, you will likely want to bump up your rates and charge a copywriting rush fee. By "rush" we mean scenarios like a client … [Read more...]

Ep. 50: Should I Put Copywriting Rates on My Website?

By Nicki Krawczyk

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

Some copywriters will tell you putting prices on your website makes you more transparent. When phrased like that, it sounds like a no-brainer, right? However, as Nicki and Kate dig into in this episode, no two homepages or emails or any other project are 100% alike, so how can you put a price on your website if you don't even know what the project entails? Listing prices can … [Read more...]

Should I Combine Copywriting and Graphic Design Services?

By Kate Sitarz 9 Comments

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Both new and seasoned copywriters face this question at some point in their careers: should you be combining copywriting and graphic design services to be a one-stop creative shop for your clients? The answer isn't black and white, as this is YOUR business, so the decision will always come down to what you want for your career. However, for most copywriters tacking on … [Read more...]

Laser Copy Coaching: Getting Information From Clients, When to Price Your Services, and Boosting Confidence

By Nicki Krawczyk

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

In this episode, three CCA students each sit down with Nicki and Kate to ask their most pressing questions. These 10-minute laser coaching sessions are designed to help students overcome their biggest roadblock so they can continue making progress on their goals. Jack asks for tips on working through mental roadblocks, Blessilda talks about some of her first pitches and … [Read more...]

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