One of the major reasons would-be copywriters and copywriters who are working a full-time job don't go freelance is because of benefits. The common misconception is that as a freelancer, you don't get the same benefits as an employee. And that's just not true. The truth is, you have to build those benefits into your rates. And, while that may seem daunting, actually gives … [Read more...]
Tips for Success: Take a Vacation from Your Business
If you’ve been a part of this community for a while, you might have read that headline with one eyebrow raised. After all, I tell you again and again that the key to your success is taking action consistently and persistently. (And that is still VERY much true. Write it down somewhere you’ll see it every day. Get it tattooed backwards on your forehead so you’ll see it in the … [Read more...]
3 Steps to Taking a Vacation as a Freelance Copywriter
It seems silly, right? A freelance copywriter, master of their own schedule, should have no problem taking a vacation. And yet, it's often freelancers often have the hardest time taking a break. After all, you work so hard to get clients and to build up your workload—how can you walk away from that? When clients ask you if you're available for work, your instant reaction is … [Read more...]