Build Your Copywriting Business

Have you been pitching freelance clients but never getting a response? You'll want to listen as Nicki and Kate break down how not to pitch. On this episode, they dive into the biggest mistakes to avo…

For all the moms and dads out there building a copywriting business alongside raising a family, this episode is for you. Peta, who was originally in charge of administering exams, joined the CCA in t…

Often introverts and extroverts are cautious about jumping into copywriting as a career. For introverts, it’s because talking and dealing with people on a regular basis can be draining. For extrovert…

When a client responds to a pitch or a discovery call goes well and a client wants to work with you, there’s a feeling of excitement … followed quickly by “oh no…now I have to talk to this person!!”

Military spouses face a 22% unemployment rate and a 26% wage gap compared to non-military spouses—prior to the pandemic. Organizations predict rates have increased due to COVID-19.

In this episode, …

While in the military, Tyler knew he had a knack for writing and decided to take the first step into a new career. He joined the CCA while still working his full-time job and, through some ups and do…

Your copywriting portfolio is crucial to landing work, so you need to treat it like the important project that it is! Whether you’ve already created yours or are just starting, you’ll want to listen …

If the idea of negotiation freaks you out, you'll want to listen to Susie Tomenchok's tips for getting more comfortable and effective at negotiation. 

Susie is a negotiation guru and breaks down the…

While every copywriter's journey is different, it always helps to know what's possible, right? On this episode, Kate is digging into her own numbers. From what she made her first year of freelance co…

When Ashley joined the CCA in May 2019, she struggled to take the steps she knew she needed to take to get her business off the ground. But come 2020, she came back at it determined to use her skills…

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 invo…

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…

Working with clients, we're in charge of managing tons of little requests coming in on calls, via email, on Slack, and any number of other platforms your clients may use for communication. It's cruci…

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 …

In this episode, three CCA students each sit down with Nicki and Kate to ask their most pressing questions. These 10-minute laser coaching sessions are designed to help students overcome their bigges…

The reason why some copywriters fail isn't because of any inherent characteristic. Usually copywriters who "fail" fall into one of two camps: they don't have training or a system for landing clients,…

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 co…

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, provide…

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…

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 imp…