Comments on: Present Yourself as a Professional Even as a Copywriting Beginner

By: The Filthy Rich Writer Team

The Filthy Rich Writer Team — Thu, 07 Apr 2022 03:30:56 +0000

In reply to Beth. Hi Beth! Welcome to the CCA! Thanks for the feedback!

By: Beth

Beth — Thu, 07 Apr 2022 01:43:45 +0000

So much great information here. I’m still in the beginning modules, but so thankful for this information and all that is available. I believe it is a game changer and will truly set us apart as professionals if we follow it.

By: The Filthy Rich Writer Team

The Filthy Rich Writer Team — Tue, 05 Apr 2022 03:08:54 +0000

In reply to Lisa.

Hi Lisa! Here’s a few links to podcast and blogs that our team has produced discussing just this!

https://filthyrichwriter.com/podcast/why-every-copywriter-must-have-an-online-portfolio/

https://filthyrichwriter.com/secrets-for-a-stellar-portfolio/

https://filthyrichwriter.com/copywriting-qa-how-can-i-build-my-portfolio-part-1/

By: Lisa

Lisa — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 19:06:38 +0000

I’m two years deep and booked consistently, but I still haven’t added a portfolio to my site.
It’s on the to do list but I’m never sure how to display my work effectively!

By: Nicki Krawczyk

Nicki Krawczyk — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 16:53:36 +0000

In reply to João.

Hi João,

I absolutely agree – a lot of these mistakes can be chalked up to fear and/or trying to move too quickly. And that’s a great point about studying the client before crafting the pitch. It’s essential.

Thanks for commenting!
Nicki

By: Nicki Krawczyk

Nicki Krawczyk — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 16:40:21 +0000

In reply to Avion Anderson.

Hi Avion,

They’re very common mistakes – but how lucky for you that your client was willing to point them out! There’s always plenty to learn. 🙂

Thanks for commenting!
Nicki

By: Avion Anderson

Avion Anderson — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 01:55:02 +0000

This is so true, because I have been very guilty of four of the seven, that you have listed, which I did not have any idea that I was doing wrong until a client pointed it out to me. I’m grateful, that they still wanted to work with me, and I was able to provide them with good quality articles, despite there was plenty rewrites done. Lesson learned.

By: João

João — Mon, 29 Apr 2019 17:46:03 +0000

This is a great post! I’ve been a copywriter five years now, but it’s always good to remind myself of the basics. I’ve made the mistake of negotiating by-the-word rates before (thankfully the project didn’t go through) and of also accepting any rate. It can be really tempting to just say yes to whatever value the client suggests because brand-new copywriters need the money. But just under an hour of planning and calculating before closing a deal can earn us sometimes thousands of dollars more.

I would add another tip: study the client/project before making your pitch. The more you can argue about their business, the more likely you’ll close the deal. All it takes is a little YouTubing and website browsing to familiarize yourself with what the client does. This will impress them and show them you genuinely care. Going the extra mile always pays off, because even if you don’t get the job, you’re training your mind to adopt the habit of doing research and being curious – two essential traits of all successful copywriters.