We've all been there: you have a deadline and need to get started on a project, but when you sit down, you're just not feeling it. Or, you're tired after a long day at your 9-to-5. Or ... it could be any number of reasons! So, you procrastinate. Here's the bad news: you will never stop procrastinating. Never, never, never. Your first urge will always be to go do something … [Read more...]
When the [ahem] Stuff Hits the Fan
Over at Filthy Rich Writer HQ, we faced a serious problem this weekend. We ran an update to our site only to discover that the update kept us from being able to access our site. Think of it as trying to work on a car when the hood is fused shut. Now, we're a savvy bunch of technology lovers, but not one of us knew how to fix it. And, of course, we were on deadline to get the … [Read more...]
5 Easy Steps to Overcoming Feeling Overwhelmed (Really)
With all due respect to Nike, sometimes "Just Do It" is easier said than done. Often (and more often than I'd like to admit) when I'm facing a big project, my gut reaction is to shut down, stare into space and deeply, deeply panic. Not so useful. Years ago, when I moved into my first condo, my Mom came out to help me get moved in. I signed the papers, the movers brought the … [Read more...]
What Should a Copy Doc Look Like?
Starting out as a copywriter, you may wonder what you actually deliver to clients. The document that you put your copy into is usually called a "copy deck" or, even simpler, a "copy doc." Every writer has their own way of formatting copy docs (I'll show you how I do it), but the most important thing is that you make it clear what's what. … [Read more...]