How I got my first PAID copywriting gig… In less than 7 days
Copywriting SkillsStarting out in any new field of work inspires FEAR in almost anyone.First of all, you are changing from what you know to something wholly new. In most cases anyway.I was pretty concerned I wouldn’t be able to hack it… but I wanted…
5 Ways to build your digital presence during COVID-19
Copywriting Skills Marketing & PRSocial media and internet use was already prevalent before coronavirus. The global coronavirus lockdown only increased the time people spend on their computers and smartphones. Mobile app downloads and usage has skyrocketed throughout 2020 as…
5 Podcasts every freelancer needs to listen to
Copywriting Skills FreelancingIt’s a well-known fact that freelancers are some of the busiest people on the planet. Running your own business, balancing client needs and producing great creative work can be exhausting. Podcasts are great to listen to when you're doing…
Challenges of being a freelancer amidst the pandemic
Copywriting Skills Freelancing2020 is a year filled with all kinds of challenges. Hurricanes aside, COVID-19 has proven to be one challenging pandemic, not only for full-time employees but also for our workers. As was the case with the rest of the world, many gig workers…
A guide on how publishers can provide multilingual content using translation services
Copywriting Skills TranscreationThe global publishing industry is growing. IBIS World reports that the global book publishing industry was worth $119 billion in 2019, but that the number of businesses had declined, to 16,395. It’s an interesting set of figures. Clearly,…
The best and worst types of clients
Copywriting SkillsMany freelancers think it’s the number of clients you have that make or break your freelance career. The truth is, it’s the kind of clients you have.There are many types of clients out there. You will hit it off with some, and others…
Coronavirus: How to work from home, the right way
Copywriting Skills Freelancing Work HabitsWork from home has become a reality for most of us right now- whether we like it or not. At first, we were under the impression that this way of living is excellent. We imagine we will have more time for ourselves, our families, and be able…
Measuring your social media and why it matters
Copywriting Skills Social MediaIf there are two platforms that have made business networking easy and affordable, they have to be coworking spaces and social media. Working from a coworking space, or wherever in the world you are based, exposes you to chances and opportunities…
The most simple, yet effective advice on working from home
Copywriting Skills FreelancingYou finally start your dream career, and the best part is that you are one of the lucky few who get to work from home. You wake up early, start your day energized, and get work done. After a while, your pets become your coworkers, and you watch…
4 Steps to writing effective and compelling landing page copy
Content & Strategy Copywriting SkillsIn the world of marketers, sales pages and landing pages are high ranking members. Every digital marketer should know just how important these pages are to acquiring and converting leads to sales. Hence, it is also important that the copy used…
How rejection can sharpen your skills as a copywriter
Copywriting SkillsLetters of rejection, the never replied email, the word no: we all get them. Especially in copywriting. But they are the best things to happen to you as a copywriter.Just think back to every single time you asked for a job, a date, a higher…
Freelancers: How to be productive and happy with a bit of self-improvement
Copywriting Skills Freelancing Work HabitsFreelancing can be different. You can become the hero of a famous photo of a young man working on a beach lounger surrounded by the tropics. Or you can turn into a walking zombie who is ready to kill because of fatigue and irritation. Both the…