When I first started out as a freelance copywriter in 2002, I carried around a three-ring binder that held samples of my copywriting. I also had a basic website, but someone else maintained it, so keeping it updated was challenging. Plus, not everyone was online back in those days. Many people, especially small business owners […]
The title of this blog post is about lead nurturing tips, which sounds positive and helpful, but in reality, prepare for a mini-rant. 🙂 Well, if you want the really ranty part, watch the video version below. Otherwise, skip to the true tips part. What is Email Lead Nurturing? A Quick Refresher When a random […]
If you’re looking for a freelance copywriter invoice template, you’ve come to the right place. In my video at the end of this article, I discuss what needs to go on your invoice. But feel free to skip it and simply download the goods instead. Note: These files should be fine, but I’m not responsible […]
Many of the things I address on my Ask the Copy Bitch YouTube channel have to do with the day-to-day running of your freelance copywriting business. And how to invoice as a freelancer is a biggie. It applies to most freelancers out there, not just writers. Don’t feel like reading? Watch the video at the […]
Buckle up, bitches! This is going to be a long-ish post about how to charge for copywriting services. If you’d prefer to watch the video, it’s below, but note that it’s long, too. Honestly, this is SUCH an important topic that I suggest doing both: Watch the video below. Then, read the blog post. (Possibly […]
Wondering how to conduct an interview for an article, blog post, white paper, guide, or some other piece of marketing content you’ve been tasked to write as a freelance copywriter? Well, step right up. You can watch the video below . . . or keep reading for my tips and tricks. How interviews in Copywriting […]
A question folks ask me: Is copywriting hard to do or hard to learn? Well, if you hate writing, then copywriting will likely be hard to learn and to do. It will probably be painful as well. I often tell folks that working as a copywriter means always having another term paper due. That’s what […]
A bunch of years ago, a good friend of mine was thinking of making the leap into Copywriting Land. He’d been a journalism major in college, and he loved to write. (He was, and still is, an excellent writer.). After college, he detoured and worked for various small businesses in the retail and printing industries. […]
Maybe you’re thinking of becoming a freelance copywriter and you’re wondering what sort of work you’ll be doing. In your research, you keep coming across terms like SEO and you’ve begun to wonder what is SEO copywriting anyway? Here’s a primer along with resources to kickstart your training. (Not in the mood to read? Watch […]
Have you been thinking about a career in copywriting but maybe you’re wondering “Is copywriting still in demand”? The short answer is: YES. Copywriting is still very much in demand. In fact, as I often say to new copywriters, there’s plenty of work for everyone—and then some. Check out my video below to get my […]