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Why Copywriting Matters So Much

By Nicki Krawczyk Leave a Comment

I was talking to a young woman who was thinking through her career options. She was good at writing (I’m sure you can relate) and was interested in copywriting. Her big objection to it, though? “Yeah, but I want my job to really mean something.” She had no idea how much she didn’t understand. People tend to think of marketing and sales as bad things; “forcing” people … [Read more...]

Quiz: What Kind of Writer Are You Meant to Be?

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In what direction are your natural writing talents meant to take you? Take our quiz now to find out! … [Read more...]

4 Books for Copywriter Job-Seekers

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Open up your Amazon wish list! If you’re looking for a job—or, well, think you ever will be again—we’ve compiled a list of books you’ve got to read. Here are four books we'd recommend for someone looking for a new job in copywriting. The Rich Employee by James Altucher James Altucher has made a name for himself with this down-to-earth, tell-it-as-I-see it blog posts, … [Read more...]

What Does It Mean to Be a Filthy Rich Writer?

By Nicki Krawczyk 8 Comments

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My company teaches people how to write copy and how to build their careers and businesses. I probably could have gone with “Copywriting Training Resources” or something like that. But I didn’t. I really didn’t. I went with Filthy Rich Writer. And some people hate that name. I mean, a loathing that seems all out of proportion. But I’m okay with that. Here’s … [Read more...]

Ways to Achieve Career Freedom With Copywriting

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More than ever before, people are interested in a career that gives them freedom. They want to control where they work and how they work, and, for many people, they think that that means freelancing. But there’s another option and, for some, it may even be better. As a creative, one of the biggest benefits of our careers is that we can engineer our careers to suit us. For … [Read more...]

How To Avoid a Copywriting Career Rut

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It can be easy enough to coast along at a job for a few months—or even a few years. But the damage that coasting can do to your career might take a long time to repair. Here are two super easy steps to avoid falling into a copywriting career rut. Your Career Is Your Priority, No One Else's One of the first things you have to learn about your career is that no one else is … [Read more...]

Why You Need a Three-Year Copywriting Plan

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Needing a “five-year plan” might be the most common misconception in career planning. Here’s why it’s such a mistake when it comes to your copywriting career, and here’s what you should do instead. Asking about someone’s five-year plan is just like asking a five-year-old what they want to be when they grow up—and, nowadays, the answer is likely to be just as … [Read more...]

The Three Steps to Career Change

By Nicki Krawczyk 2 Comments

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There’s a good chance that you’re not going to stay in one career for the rest of your life. But once you identify what direction you want to go, the steps you take will make the difference between success and failure. And guess what? Most people take the wrong ones. This is one of my favorite topics. First, it’s a great topic because there are few changes you can make … [Read more...]

Copywriter Job Satisfaction: Why Copywriting Is a Good Career

By Nicki Krawczyk 6 Comments

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Copywriting seems like a fun job…but is copywriting a good career? Here we explore the truth behind copywriter job satisfaction and get into the nitty gritty of what the day-to-day life is like. First, let’s talk a little about what copywriting entails. In the broadest terms, it involves taking a company’s offering and creating a way to convey that to its target audience in … [Read more...]

The Importance of “Eff You” Money: How to Financially Prepare to Leave a Job

By Nicki Krawczyk 4 Comments

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It should go without saying, but let's get this out of the way: expletives aren’t generally appropriate in the workplace. They are, however, sometimes appropriate to use in your head. Directed toward your workplace. Sometimes, you just gotta get out of there. But you need to make sure you can. Now, to be entirely clear and avoid any liability lawsuits, we're not financial … [Read more...]

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Portfolio Tips

  • Nicki Krawczyk, founder of Filthy Rich Writer and the Build Your Copywriting Business podcast
    Ep. 43: 4 Biggest Copywriter Portfolio Mistakes
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    3 Copywriter Portfolio Examples That Wow Clients
  • Nicki Krawczyk, founder of Filthy Rich Writer and the Build Your Copywriting Business podcast
    Ep. 22: Why Every Copywriter MUST Have an Online Portfolio

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