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The Creative Project Process (Episode 39) Aug 11, 2021

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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 your project process. And, if you're newer to copywriting, this may help ease an anxiety you may have about working with your first clients.

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How Much Does It Cost to Start a Copywriting Career? (Episode 38) Aug 04, 2021

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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 tools available to copywriters and break down common software and services that copywriters think they need why you don't actually need to spend money on them. Remember: anything you invest in should pay for itself. Be careful of confusing making progress with making a purchase.

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From Full-Time, Faith-Based Nonprofit Work to Part-Time Copywriting: Kate's Story (Episode 36) Jul 21, 2021

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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 and was ready for a change. She talks about why she continued to pursue copywriting, even after taking another copywriting course she didn't find valuable, 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 for her copywriting career.

You can make a difference as a copywriter working with businesses you believe in and honoring your values. Spoiler: she has nearly doubled her former full-time salary—working part time, and she and her husband have managed to pay off their student loans. Kate also touches on living in a more rural area and the benefits of being able to work remote with her clients.

Note: We mention "Pitchapalooza" on this episode, which is an annual four-week event for Comprehensive Copywriting Academy students that gets everyone writing and sending their first pitches.

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How Copywriters Can Successfully Add Content as a Service (Episode 34) Jul 07, 2021

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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, why you can charge your copywriting rates for content, and where to include content within your portfolio (especially if you don't want to be marked as a novice).

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Build a Copywriting Business While Working 9 to 5 (Episode 33) Jun 30, 2021

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Grace Nelson, and her business partner Charlotte, have spent the last 4 years working with women globally in corporate to start and grow businesses. Their unique model, Think.Create.Initiate, provides an accelerated pathway by taking away the overwhelm of what appears with a simple Google search: "how to start an online business." This method helps business owners hit their first 1K month before going on to 10X their income using a personalized rinse and repeat system.

On this episode, Grace joins the Build Your Copywriting Business podcast to talk about this method, as well as tips and tricks for building and scaling your business while working a 9-to-5 job. (Don't miss the 23 Ways to Get Clients cheat sheet!)

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Starting a Copywriting Business with a Chronic Illness: Dorothy's Story (Episode 32) Jun 23, 2021

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When Dorothy became disable by a chronic illness, she not only had to learn to manage her symptoms, but she had to leave her job. That upheaval lead her to copywriting and creating the job she needed for herself.

When Nicki first talked with Dorothy, it was early 2020 when she was just starting to pitch. You'll hear that conversation first where she shares what led her to copywriting, how she takes action even when she doesn't feel ready, and the importance of making small, reachable goals.

Then, you'll hear Nicki, Dorothy, and Kate in spring of 2021. Dorothy catches us up on where she is now and why all copywriters, healthy or not, really need to pay attention to their emotional, physical, and mental energy. Listen in for Dorothy's tips on how to be intentional when structuring your copywriting businesses for long-term success.

Find Dorothy on Instagram @dorothycopy and check out her portfolio at www.DorothyCopy.com

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What Types of People Do Copywriters Work With? (Episode 31) Jun 16, 2021

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As a copywriter, you may interact with several types of roles within organizations. Collaboration is everything when working in a creative team environment, so knowing who to ask what question is important!

Nicki and Kate break down these roles and the types of questions you may ask each role during the course of a copywriting project. Whether you are working full-time, part-time, or freelance, you’ll want to listen in so you know how to best work with everyone on your team!

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