Introducing the Copywriters Club

April 4, 2011

Sometimes, I have things to say that are just too secret for blog posts. That’s why I’ve created the Copywriters Club, an exclusive communication system that lets me share top secret tips with a select group of writers. Joining the Copywriters Club is easy – and free. Just click here to subscribe to my list. (Don’t [...]

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6 Ways to Take Your Writing from Good to Great

March 31, 2011

Even though the economy stinks, my copywriting business is busier than ever. There are many reasons why I’m busy and other freelance writers are struggling. I’ve built long term relationships with clients who have money to spend on my services. I understand their marketing challenges because I’ve walked in their shoes. I also specialize in [...]

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Overcome Writer’s Block with these 3 Creative Exercises

March 28, 2011

I envy writers who say they never get writer’s block. Are they lying, or are there really people out there who are never at a loss for words? Sadly, I can’t put myself in this category. I have a crazy life filled with work, family, animals and a thousand commitments. Sometimes I get overwhelmed by [...]

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Reality Check: 7 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Quitting Your Day Job

March 25, 2011

Before I launched my freelance copywriting business, I spent three full months planning my escape from corporate America. (Four months if you count the month I spent over-thinking whether I should quit my day job . . . or not.)  I read Peter Bowerman’s The Well-Fed Writer cover-to-cover. Twice. I built my web-based writing portfolio. [...]

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The Billable Hours Freelance Writing Myth

March 23, 2011

When I was preparing to launch my freelance writing business, I figured I could work part time and easily replace my full time income. After all, if I planned on charging an hourly rate that was at least twice what I earned as a marketing manager, simple math would point me to a 20 hour work [...]

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