When Dorothy became disabled by a chronic illness, she not only had to learn to manage her symptoms, but she had to leave her job. That upheaval lead her to copywriting and creating the job she needed for herself. When Nicki first talked with Dorothy, it was early 2020 when she was just starting to pitch. Then, you'll hear Nicki, Dorothy, and Kate in spring of 2021. Dorothy … [Read more...]
Ep. 29: Morning Rituals to Drive Your Copywriting Success
What can you do to start your day as healthy, productive, and positive as possible? Nicki and Kate take time to discuss the importance of a strong morning routine, including creating good habits, and breaking bad ones. Drawing from personal experience, they take us through productive ways to kickstart your day and set yourself up for success, both personally and … [Read more...]
The Surefire Way to Get Repeat Copywriting Work
Do great work. It’s as simple as that. OK, there’s a little more to it, otherwise we wouldn’t have written a blog post. When you’re first starting out as a copywriter, especially if you want to or have already quit a full-time job, it’s super tempting to rush to land clients. And that’s great if you feel ready and like you can add value for your clients. But … [Read more...]
Ep. 28: Journalist Turned Copywriter – Dori’s Story
Before Dori joined the Comprehensive Copywriting Academy, she had a thriving career as a travel journalist. When the coronavirus hit, she decided to pursue copywriting. On this week's episode, we're getting a little before/after glimpse at Dori's career. What you'll hear first is Nicki talking with Dori in Fall 2020 when she was just starting her copywriting career. Then, … [Read more...]
Fight These 10 Fears with a Systematic Process
For many copywriters, the transition to becoming a copywriter is filled with the fears that come with any major life change: inadequacy, uncertainty, being judged, and, the overall fear of failure. In the The Bravest You: 5 Steps to Fight Your Biggest Fears, Find Your Passion, and Unlock Your Extraordinary Life, author Adam Kirk Smith breaks down these common fears and six … [Read more...]
Create Your Own Professional Development Goals
It’s easy to compare ourselves to others in our field, as well as those outside of it: copywriters with beautiful websites, social media influencers who look like their life is out of a photoshoot (hint: what you're looking at is a photoshoot), and that not-really-friend from high school who failed at math, but appears to be making big dollars working for an investment … [Read more...]
Ep. 20: Changing Careers to Become a Copywriter – Adele’s Story
Adele joined the CCA in July 2020 when she decided to make a career change after burning out in her job. Nicki originally talked with Adele in the Fall of 2020 to hear about her journey to copywriting. But, like many CCA students, work started to snowball fast. So, Nicki and Kate caught up with Adele again in early 2021 to talk about how things are going. You'll also hear … [Read more...]
Ep. 15: 11 Traits of the Most Successful Copywriters
Before you make a decision about choosing or changing a career, you want to have some indication that you’ll actually be successful at it, right? While great copywriters can come from any gender, race, age, and more, there are a number of traits that the most successful copywriters share. Nicki and Kate dig into the top traits (11 of them, to be exact) that the most successful … [Read more...]
Ep. 14: How Soon Will I Make Money as a Copywriter?
As a brand-new copywriter venturing out into a new career, it's understandable that you might be curious as to when you might be able to make money. While you might not love our answer, we are excited to share it with you because it's a simple one: how soon you make money is up to you. Nick and Kate discuss where you can start, what factors contribute to how fast someone can … [Read more...]
Choosing a Business Structure as a Copywriter
Note: We are not legal experts or tax preparation professionals, so always consult an accountant, tax prep professional, or attorney if you have concerns. This information is aimed at copywriters in the United States. Copywriters in other locations may find this information useful for determining what questions they need to ask and answer based on their city, country, or … [Read more...]