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Episode 142: On-Staff vs. Freelance Copywriting: Which is Better?

By Nicki Krawczyk

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One of the wonders of a copywriting career is how versatile and flexible it can be. But having so many opportunities and so much freedom can feel overwhelming, especially when you don’t know which direction is best to take. Nicki and Kate answer the long-standing debate once and for all: Is it better to focus on on-staff or freelance copywriting careers? The answer is not as … [Read more...]

BONUS – Laser Coaching: How Can I Work Remotely from Anywhere in the World?

By Nicki Krawczyk

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Working from anywhere in the world is an aspiration shared by many copywriters. Now, more than ever, clients don’t care where you are. They just care about the work you deliver. Working with remote clients, whether they’re in a different state or another country, can be a bigger challenge than expected. In this Laser Coaching session, Comprehensive Copywriting Student Melanie … [Read more...]

Episode 142: On-Staff vs. Freelance Copywriting: Which is Better?

By Nicki Krawczyk

Nicki and Kate sit at a table with podcast recording microphones, notebooks, and Filthy Rich Writer mugs, with the words "Build Your Copywriting Business" above them.

One of the wonders of a copywriting career is how versatile and flexible it can be. But having so many opportunities and so much freedom can feel overwhelming, especially when you don’t know which direction is best to take. Today, Nicki and Kate answer the long standing debate once and for all: Is it better to focus on on-staff or freelance copywriting careers? The answer is … [Read more...]

Episode 140: Traveling Europe While Running a Copywriting Agency—Chris’s Story

By Nicki Krawczyk

Nicki and Kate sit at a table with podcast recording microphones, notebooks, and Filthy Rich Writer mugs, with the words "Build Your Copywriting Business" above them.

The idea of traveling the world while working is a distant dream for most people. But one of the best things about a freelance career in copywriting is that you have the flexibility to hop on a plane with your laptop whenever you want! In this episode, we are joined by one of our star CCA students, Chris, who was determined to take advantage of the digital nomad lifestyle. … [Read more...]

Starting a Copywriting Side Hustle in Retirement

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Retirement is an achievement and, for some, a time to completely close the door on the "work" chapter of their lives. But, if you're like many others, you may miss having a job—or at least something in your day that offers structure—you may be toying with the idea of a retirement side hustle or even starting a new career. Or maybe you want to supplement your retirement savings … [Read more...]

Ep. 100: Take Advantage of the Digital Nomad Lifestyle

By Nicki Krawczyk

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

Working from home is awesome, but it can get a little dull staring at the same four walls of your home office. In this episode, Nick and Kate are sharing the best practices for taking advantage of the freedom you have to work from anywhere. Our hosts talk about their favorite away-from-home spots to work from, necessary items for being a digital nomad, and best practices for … [Read more...]

Ep. 46: Are the Best Copywriters Introverts or Extroverts?

By Nicki Krawczyk

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

Often introverts and extroverts are cautious about jumping into copywriting as a career. For introverts, it's because talking and dealing with people on a regular basis can be draining. For extroverts, it can be daunting to be alone in their office and not getting the socialization they need. But neither of those is necessarily how your copy career needs to play out. Whether … [Read more...]

How To Set Up Your Schedule When Working from Home

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Ah, the joys and challenges of working from home. All that freedom and flexibility! And, also, EEK! All that freedom and flexibility. As anyone who has been in charge of creating their own schedule can tell you, it’s a lot harder than it looks. It’s much easier to stay on task when there’s a risk of a coworker or boss walking past your desk at any moment. And exactly when … [Read more...]

Freelance Copywriting for Introverts

By Nicki Krawczyk 2 Comments

Freelance copywriting for introverts

Maybe it’s because writing itself requires so much time alone, but it seems that a lot of people who love to write also require solitude to recharge their batteries. It makes sense, then, that we get a lot of questions about whether freelance copywriting is a good career for introverts. And it can seem like the perfect career for introverts—freelancers get to work from … [Read more...]

The Top 10 Benefits of a Copywriting Career

By Nicki Krawczyk 2 Comments

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It's always the right time of year to think about all the things we’re thankful for—and, for me, one of those things is definitely my career. I thought I’d share 10 things that I’m thankful for about copywriting to give you a little insight into exactly why I’m so passionate about this career.  1. I Get to Write for a Living As a little kid, I dreamed about being … [Read more...]

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