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10 Things I Learnt In My First Year As A Freelance Copywriter

Christmas is gone, New Year is here, and it’s time to celebrate! One year ago today, I was about to say goodbye to my former life as an employee to become a self-employed geek. Cheers! What better way of kicking off this new year, than by taking stock of my first 365 (pandemic) days asContinue reading “10 Things I Learnt In My First Year As A Freelance Copywriter”

My Journey To Copywriting – Chapter IV Behind The Scenes (II): The Art Of Negotiation

My mission to become a sassy freelance copywriter was almost accomplished. My last challenge was to send out a marvellous pitch to land my first client, deliver a superb copy, and kick start my new glorious career.  Easier said than done. Unfortunately, boldness isn’t enough to thrive. You need to master a few additional tricks.Continue reading “My Journey To Copywriting – Chapter IV Behind The Scenes (II): The Art Of Negotiation”

My Journey To Copywriting – Bonus Content: Creative Struggles (And How to Overcome Them)

This week’s post ought to be a different one. But if you are reading this, something didn’t work out as planned.  The reason is, you can’t control creativity. The so-called “creative block” is an actual nightmare for those who rely on their creativity to earn a living. And no one is immune (not the bestContinue reading “My Journey To Copywriting – Bonus Content: Creative Struggles (And How to Overcome Them)”

My Journey To Copywriting – Chapter IV Behind The Scenes (I): The Tricks Of The Trade

After months of thinking and getting ready, I had finally come to a decision: going freelance was the way. Everybody knew about it by then, and I was already tapping any existing freelancing platform on earth to look for clients. Sounds great, right? Yes, but. Have you ever wondered how do you set up a (copywriting) freelance business? Which steps do you take to make your solopreneurial leapContinue reading “My Journey To Copywriting – Chapter IV Behind The Scenes (I): The Tricks Of The Trade”

My Journey To Copywriting – Chapter III Finding (Freelance) Work

Making up your mind: done. Learning the ropes: done. Building an online presence: done. I was ready to rock! Yeah, but… How? I realised that pursuing a new career and starting a new career is not exactly the same thing. Think about it: a functioning oven, a soft dough, and tasty toppings don’t make pizza.Continue reading “My Journey To Copywriting – Chapter III Finding (Freelance) Work”

My Journey To Copywriting – Chapter II Building A Solid Online Presence

My training was over, and I looked forward to kick-off my career as a writing wizard. There was just a minor problem: I was clueless about where to start. My copywriting course had provided me with some limited suggestion, but I knew next to nothing about finding work. What I eventually found out is that securing a copywritingContinue reading “My Journey To Copywriting – Chapter II Building A Solid Online Presence”

My Journey To Copywriting – Chapter I Learning A Trade

“A passion without a plan is a hobby.” I stumbled on this quote somewhere on the Internet and I’ve been thinking about it ever since. It became a compelling truth once I decided to give my passion a chance. How could I make it work? I needed a plan. 1. Research I knew I wantedContinue reading “My Journey To Copywriting – Chapter I Learning A Trade”