Filthy Rich Writer

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

Tips, Tools and Training for New and Aspiring Copywriters

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Ep. 15: 11 Traits of the Most Successful Copywriters

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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. 12: Copywriting as a Side Hustle – Alicia’s Story

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Alicia Castro is a full-time SEO analyst by day and a self-describe word-wielding warrior by night. She got into the marketing world by accident when she took her SEO role and decided to pursue copywriting as a side business. On this episode, Alicia shares her creative process, what motivates her, and her advice for others getting started in copywriting. You can check out her … [Read more...]

Ep. 14: How Soon Will I Make Money as a Copywriter?

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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...]

Ep. 11: Tax and Bookkeeping Tips for Freelance Copywriters

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Taxes: if reading that word makes you internally scream, "Ahhhhhh!!!", or if the mere thought of freelance taxes is preventing you from taking action, then this episode is for you. Rachel LaMantia, founder of Masterpiece Bookkeeping, joins Nicki and Kate for this episode. Rachel and her team take the stress, hassle, and guesswork out of bookkeeping for their clients. They … [Read more...]

Ep. 13: Are There Too Many Copywriters?

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"Won't the market be flooded with copywriters?" This question pops up on our Facebook ads. It's because as soon as you click on an ad related to copywriting, or search content related to it, you're going to get tons of information about copywriting. But that doesn't mean the world is flooded with copywriters. It just means the Internet recognizes you're interested in the … [Read more...]

BONUS Laser Coaching: Why Nicki Teaches Copywriting

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In addition to "why did you name your company Filthy Rich Writer?!" (for the answer to that question, click here), the question that is asked most often is, "If Nicki makes so much money as a copywriter, why is she teaching it instead?" With so many courses and trainings on the internet, there is a lot of skepticism. But the question, "why does Nicki teach instead of writing … [Read more...]

Ep. 10: Your Ideal Clients Want You to Pitch Them

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You'll want to hit play now if: In this episode, we're getting you out of your head and looking at pitching from the perspective of the business owner. Get ready to completely reframe how you're thinking about pitching and see why your ideal clients want your pitches. Looking for closed captioning or a transcript? Check out the episode on YouTube! A Sneak … [Read more...]

Ep. 9: Why Freelancing in a Recession is Wildly Effective

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The first time Nicki made six figures as a copywriter was in 2008…right in the middle of the Great Recession…right after she left her full-time job to go freelance. Why was she able to do so well then and why are copywriters doing alright now, even though many companies are being forced to lay off staff left and right? Here’s the key: companies still need copywriters because … [Read more...]

Ep. 8: Meet Nicki Krawcyzk, Founder of Filthy Rich Writer

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Today we are shaking up the usual format as Kate interviews Nicki. Nicki has over 15 years of experience working with clients including TripAdvisor, Marshalls, Hasbro, Keurig, adidas, and, yes, even Harlequin Romance novels. She's worked for agencies, in-house and as a freelancer, plus she knows first-hand how to make six-figures as a copywriter. In this episode, Nicki dives … [Read more...]

Ep. 7: Freelance Job Sites Are Bad News

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Freelance job bidding sites like Upwork and Fiverr may seem like a great, easy way to get into copywriting. But, as you'll hear in this episode, they're actually a surefire way to undersell your services (not to mention waste your valuable time that you could be using to pitch clients directly)! Nicki and Kate tackle the pitfalls of freelance work sites, why they're not the … [Read more...]