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Why “Working for Someone Else” First Is the Smartest Career Move for Freelancers
There is a narrative that gets repeated a lot in online business spaces: quit your job, work for yourself, build your freedom. And while that is worth working toward, the conversation always skips something important: the phase that makes it all possible. What I realized, most people who have successfully built autonomous income streams, multiple…
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What Sweat Equity Means for Copywriters Who Cannot Afford Courses Yet
Not every beginner who wants to learn copywriting or how to “freelance copywriting” can afford to invest in a 4-figure USD copywriting courses right now. And I think that’s valid. I was one of those people who can’t afford these courses anyway. And when you can’t even afford basic necessities, it seems irrelevant to spend…
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Cold Outreach for Freelance Copywriters: What Works and What Gets Ignored
Most cold outreach gets deleted without a response. And most of the time it’s not because the person is not open to working with freelance copywriters. But because the messages themselves make it impossible to say yes to. In this article, I’m gonna share exactly why outreach fails, from the perspective of someone who has…
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Why You Should “Stop” Learning Copywriting (+ What To Do Instead)
You have been learning copywriting for months. You have taken courses, watched YouTube videos, read newsletters. You understand how copy research and formula work. You know the difference between features and benefits. You can explain what a hook is and why it matters. And yet, you have no clients, not earning any income from your…
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Full-Time Copywriter vs Freelance Copywriter: What Is It Like in 2026
When people ask me about getting into copywriting, one of the first questions that comes up is: should I go full-time at a company or freelance? It sounds like a straightforward question. But it depends on where you are, what you want, and what stage of life you’re in. And the answer can change. I…
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3 Most Common Client Objections Before Hiring Copywriters (+ How to Overcome Them!)
After five years of working as a copywriter (full-time employee AND freelancer), I’ve sat on both sides of the hiring table. I’ve been the copywriter pitching for the job. And I’ve also been the person on the other side, evaluating whether to bring someone in to work on a brand. What I’ve noticed from both…
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How to Get Hired Repeatedly as a Freelance Copywriter (Tips on Retainers!)
When I first started freelance copywriting, I thought the only way to earn was to keep finding new clients. Finish a project. Send the invoice. Then start looking again. It felt exhausting. And honestly, the cycle of always hunting, always pitching, always wondering where the next project was coming from is what makes a lot…
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Is Copywriting Still Worth Learning in 2026? Honest Answer
If you’ve been thinking about learning copywriting, there’s a good chance you’ve already talked yourself out of it at least once. Why would I invest months learning a writing skill when AI can produce a caption, an email, or a landing page in thirty seconds? It’s a fair question. And I think you deserve an…
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How to Build Personal Brand That Sells (Without Chasing Virality & Attract Haters)
Most people get into the content game because they see someone else go viral. And because almost all the advice these days is to“build your personal brand!” So people start posting. They post every day. They jump on every TikTok trend. They post the “hot take”. But three months later, everybody just gets exhausted, has zero…
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Why I Chose Copywriting Over Being an Influencer
There was a period in my life where influencing made complete sense as a direction. I was already online. I was already building an audience. I could write, I could communicate, and I understood how content worked. The path from where I was to “content creator with brand deals” wasn’t a long one. And the…
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Career Move Every Woman Should Make Before Getting Married and Starting a Family
Most women don’t think about building their career differently until life forces them to. A move. A pregnancy. A spouse’s job offer in another city — or another country. And suddenly the career you worked hard for becomes the thing you’re asked to put on hold. I’ve been that woman. And I’ve watched so many…
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How to Build a Copywriting Portfolio With No Clients (Yes, It’s Possible!)
You can’t get clients without a portfolio. But you can’t build a portfolio without clients. At least, that’s how it feels. And for a lot of beginners, this exact loop is what keeps them stuck, sometimes for months. They learn the theory, they practice a little, and then they hit this wall and decide that…
