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6 Fast Ways to Get Your Foot in the Door with Dream Clients

Learn six more ways to get your foot in the door and create mutually profitable relationships. They’re great if you want to get in fast with a bit less effort.

5 Days to Your First Client: How to Email Your Way to a Copywriting Gig…

Learn the four main elements to focus on when crafting a client prospecting email. Leading email copywriter Jay White presents a simple template to follow.

The Big Benefits for Writing Fast

With these simple strategies for switching off your internal editor, you’ll tap into better writing, bigger ideas, and more inspirational moments.

The Most Important Direct Mail Copy You Will Ever Write

Remember that your cover letter is also a form of direct mail copy, and is probably the most important as it’s the first copy a potential client sees.

How Do I Set and Negotiate Writing Fees?

Here’s some practical advice for making sure you get paid as much as possible, and get paid what you’re worth, without overpricing yourself out of the running.

How Do I Find Clients and Land Paying Assignments?

Rebecca Matter answers the question she’s most often asked by writers who are just starting out: “Where do I find clients, and what do I do once I find them?”

How Do I Get Experience and Writing Samples?

Rebecca Matter helps move you past a potential roadblock on your journey to living the writer’s life, by giving you three great ways to show off your skills.

How Do I Know What To Do Next? (And Then?)

It’s hard to put together a roadmap if you don’t know your destination! Rebecca Matter helps you with your roadmap here.

How Do I … ?

Rebecca tackles a common question she hears from people who want to make a living as a writer but don’t know how to get started: What’s my first step?

Create Opportunities with MacGyver-like Resourcefulness

Linda Wilkinson shows how to find new clients and creatively solve challenges with some simple tools and resources that are available to all copywriters.

The Art of “Planned Distraction”

Distraction isn’t normally our friend, but it can be. In fact, the art of “planned distraction” can rev up your creativity and offer a fresh perspective.

How to Generate More Ideas Than You Ever Imagined

Writer Bob Sands examines a proven “mining” technique for developing infinite creativity. In order to get a few good ideas, you need to generate a lot.

The “Forrest Gump” Hack

The “Forrest Gump” technique can have a profound impact on your success, especially if you’re trying to make the leap from a full-time job to freelancing.

The Truth About Making Six Figures as a Copywriter

The path to six-figure copywriting isn’t an easy one, but it’s definitely doable! Here you'll read about writers who quickly reached the six-figure mark.

How to Know When You’re Good Enough

Afraid your writing skills aren't "good enough?" Rebecca explains why a foundation in persuasive writing automatically makes your copy better.

Biggest Copywriting Myths Revealed

Rebecca Matter takes over The Writer’s Life this week to dispel a few myths about the best opportunity for writers to make a living - copywriting.

Accomplish More When You Believe This

Chris Allsop shares tips on building your copywriting business while balancing other parts of your life.

Never Forget WHY You’re Doing This

Julie explains how reminding yourself why you became a freelance copywriter is a very powerful motivator.

Stop These 4 Productivity Killers Today

Although working from home is a luxury, it can be easy to become distracted. Julie provides some tips for staying on task.

How A-list Copywriters Stay so Productive

Staying organized is key when it comes to running a freelance business. Julie shares her strategies for being productive.

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