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Tips, tools, & training for new and aspiring copywriters.

Tips, Tools and Training for New and Aspiring Copywriters

Build Your Copywriting Business Podcast Episode Archive

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Ep. 40: Empowering BIPOC Businesses as a Black, Hispanic Copywriter – Ashley’s Story

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When Ashley joined the CCA in May 2019, she struggled to take the steps she knew she needed to take to get her business off the ground. But come 2020, she came back at it determined to use her skills to make a difference for BIPOC businesses. In this episode, Ashley reflects on how copywriting changed her life, the hurdles she faced as a Black and Hispanic business owner, and … [Read more...]

Ep. 39: The Creative Project Process

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You sent a pitch to a client and the client is interested. Now what?! Nicki and Kate walk through a typical project process, from the first call with your client all the way through sending your invoice, and every step in between. Even if if you're a copywriter who has been working for awhile, you'll want to listen to this episode to get tips for how you may be able to improve … [Read more...]

Ep. 38: How Much Does It Cost to Start a Copywriting Career?

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If you're interested in copywriting or you've begun your business, you may be curious about how much you'll need to invest to get your business off the ground. Good news: you do not need to shell out a lot of money to start a copywriting career. In fact, there's only 1 thing you need as a copywriter: your website. On this episode, Nicki and Kate dig into all kinds of free … [Read more...]

Ep. 37: Improve Your Copywriting Productivity and Professionalism

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Working with clients, we're in charge of managing tons of little requests coming in on calls, via email, on Slack, and any number of other platforms your clients may use for communication. It's crucial to your long-term success (and landing repeat work with clients!) that you have an effective system for managing all these requests. Nicki and Kate dig into tips and … [Read more...]

Ep. 36: From Full-Time, Faith-Based Nonprofit Work to Part-Time Copywriting – Kate’s Story

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When Kate Kosydar first discovered copywriting, she had been working full time in the faith-based nonprofit world for more than a decade. She talks about why she pursued copywriting and how she realized her original definition of copywriting (being "salesy" or selling out her values) was not at all what it actually ended up being. You can make a difference as a copywriter … [Read more...]

Ep. 35: Why Some Copywriters Fail

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The reason why some copywriters fail isn't because of any inherent characteristic. Usually copywriters who "fail" fall into one of two camps: they don't have training or a system for landing clients, or they have training, but are afraid of failure. If you fall into the first camp, you'll want to first get training. If you fall into the second camp, you'll want to listen to … [Read more...]

BONUS Laser Coaching: Breaking the Feast or Famine Cycle, Nailing a Discovery Call, and Getting Replies on Pitches

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In this episode, three CCA students each sit down with Nicki and Kate to ask their most pressing questions. These 10-minute laser coaching sessions are designed to help students overcome their biggest roadblock so they can continue making progress on their goals. First, Nicki and Kate talk with Abigail about pricing and the feast or famine cycle. Then, Lindsey asks about the … [Read more...]

Ep. 34: How Copywriters Can Successfully Add Content as a Service

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Whereas copy is designed to get your audience to take action, content is designed to entertain, inspire, or educate. Of course, many copywriters also write content for their clients. If you're a copywriter looking to add content, or a content writer who is learning to write copy, this episode is for you. Find out why copywriting makes you a far more effective content writer, … [Read more...]