Like many Comprehensive Copywriting Academy students, Sonali came from an entirely different professional background. After 11 years in social work, she knew it wasn't her forever job. Sonali always had an affinity for writing and copywriting soon became an attractive career choice. Sonali decided to go all in on her new career and set a goal to hit $5K a month by June 2023. … [Read more...]
Episode 155: Top Copywriting Advice from Working Copywriters
We’ve had the pleasure of hearing some truly remarkable stories and transformations from the students inside our Comprehensive Copywriting Academy. In this special episode, we’re giving you a roundup of some of the very best advice from our CCA students and working copywriters. What all of our success stories have in common? A willingness to embrace discomfort, dream a little … [Read more...]
Episode 152: From Pastry Chef to Dutch Copywriter – Steffan’s Story
Depending on what's going on in your life, and what you need in the moment, copywriting offers a ton of flexibility. And Comprehensive Copywriting Academy Student, Steffan, is a prime example of how to take full advantage of all the different possibilities! After years of working as a pastry chef, Steffan had to rethink his career when the pandemic hit the industry hard. … [Read more...]
Episode 148: Copywriting Replaced This Teacher’s Income and She Works Less Hours—Jess’s Story
Feeling unfulfilled and burned out from teaching, Jess Frischolz took the brave step to hand in her resignation just over a year ago. Within just one month of working as a copywriter, she was earning the same money and working fewer hours! On this episode, Nicki and Kate speak with CCA student Jess about her inspiring transition from teaching to copywriting. Listen in to hear … [Read more...]
Episode 133: Are You Giving Off Any of These Copywriter Red Flags?
Sometimes when you’re new, you might be nervous that your clients can tell that you’re inexperienced. In this episode, Nicki and Kate dig into how self-doubt might creep into client interactions and other red flags that make it obvious that you’re a newbie—like mixing content and copy to being paid by the word.You’ll leave this episode with the tools to always put your best … [Read more...]
Episode 132: Using Copywriting to Build a Second Business—Karen’s Story
On today's episode, our hosts interview Karen, a Comprehensive Copywriting Academy student, homeschooling mother of children with autism, and a new business owner! They discuss her road to copywriting and what her new career has brought her family. Karen has found incredible success as a copywriter and credits it to the CCA. She is now starting her own business while working … [Read more...]
Episode 131: Can You Make $10,000 Month With Copywriting?
As a freelance copywriter, you have to respect yourself enough to claim the rates you should be working for. Growing your copywriting career to a five-figure-a-month business is entirely possible. Not only is it possible, but it's probable...if you follow some specific steps to grow your copywriting business. In today's episode, Nicki and Kate discuss rates, tracking time, … [Read more...]
Copywriting Lets This Mom Live Life on Her Own Terms
Many of us get into copywriting because we want more freedom: freedom to work when and where we want so that we can pick up kids from school, prioritize our health, take a walk if we need a break, and just simply have some downtime for ourselves! Courtney, a mom, copywriter, and Comprehensive Copywriting Academy student, was working seven days a week at one point to make … [Read more...]
Your Copywriting Business Plan for a Successful 2024
An important part of business is creating and executing your copywriting business plan. To help you plan a successful year ahead, you need to look back as well as ahead. Here we look at some key elements of your business plan as well as some other elements of life (relationships, health, etc.) that also need to be working well for you to ensure your success. Take some … [Read more...]
5 Books to Read Written by Copywriters
As you know, we're always reading the latest books on productivity, marketing, leadership, and more so you know how to prioritize your reading list. But here we wanted to give you some, let's say, lighter reading. This list of books includes works written by famous copywriters. (Well...copywriters who became famous from their books. There really aren't "famous" copywriters … [Read more...]