The system we teach involves copywriters reaching out to companies—not the other way around. This way, our students remain in complete control of their careers. We've learned that it's so much more effective to go out and find opportunities, instead of waiting passively for companies to come to us! Here's some more information on how to find work: Why Business Owners WANT … [Read more...]
Why did you name your company Filthy Rich Writer?
To us, being "filthy rich" means having a job you love, doing it well, and being paid well for what you do. And that's exactly what we teach people every day. But we know our company name doesn't appeal to everyone. Here's why we're not worried about that at all: … [Read more...]
Do copywriter’s get paid by the word like content writers?
Actually, copywriters should never charge by the word. (Content writers might, but that's part of why content is such a churn and burn industry.) One of the hallmarks of good copywriting is being able to make an impact using as few words as possible. Click here for further insight into why you should never charge by the word for copywriting work >> … [Read more...]
Why do you teach copywriting?
First of all, most of our team members don't teach *instead* of writing copy—we teach *and* write. We truly enjoy working with clients and producing great copy. And we also love helping others learn the art of copywriting and helping them build their businesses! Here's a longer explanation if you'd like to read it: … [Read more...]
Is copywriting a full-time job?
In the world of copywriting, you can truly build your career however you want. If you want to be a full-time copywriter, you absolutely can! And if you'd rather work part-time, that's completely possible. Some of our students work full-time as on-staff copywriters. Others have a primary job and write copy as a side hustle. The course is self-paced and once you're up and … [Read more...]
How successful are your students?
This is a really tough question to answer. Not only are there so many definitions of "successful," we've taught over 6,000 students over the last decade! We haven’t yet done a comprehensive study, but you might find this helpful: https://filthyrichwriter.com/testimonials … [Read more...]
Will I have to find my own graphic designer?
As a copywriter, you are not going to be responsible for putting your copy into design. Graphic design is a whole career in its own right, so we do not recommend trying to tackle both disciplines at once. At the same time, it's not up to you to find a designer for your client. Some projects won’t need one, some clients might already have one, and sometimes your client might … [Read more...]
I’m interested in learning more about the CCA!
Our Free Video Training is a great place to start! It's packed full of useful information about copywriting to help decide if this is the right step for you. Here is the link: https://filthyrichwriter.com/free-video-training … [Read more...]
How do I subscribe to Build Your Copywriting Business podcast?
You can listen—and subscribe!—to the podcast through Apple Podcasts or Spotify. We also have a podcast player on our website! However, if you want to leave a review, you have to use the Apple platform. Other platforms do not have a review option. … [Read more...]
Does the course teach about SEO writing?
The short answer to this is yes. The longer answer is that there really isn't that much of a difference between copywriting and SEO copywriting. Any effective copywriter is already an "SEO copywriter." Check out the post to learn what you need to know about SEO and the little-known truth about SEO copywriting. … [Read more...]