As you may know, the main reason we launched the Drinking Coffee With Writers series is so that our community would have a chance to share their stories. Whether they light you up with inspiration or make you think “Wow, I totally know what they’re going through!”, relating to another writer’s journey is a powerful way to stay motivated and feel unified with your peers. We love that this week’s featured writer, Rinu Ogundeji, founder…
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Drinking Coffee With Writers: Kaitlyn Parker, Creative Brand Copywriter
Kaitlyn Parker, founder of Copy Uncorked, didn’t know she was going to become a copywriter—she almost fell into it, which should be a major relief to those who think it’s impossible to claw your way into a copywriting career… *ahem* Believe in yourself, dang it! *ahem* Anyway! Once she found her footing, she learned how to turn a new passion into a thriving copywriting business. When it comes to freelance writing, multi-passionate writers who have…
Drinking Coffee With Writers: Taylor Marsden, Website Copywriter
Full-time remote freelance copywriter Taylor Marsden has been a business owner for ten years… but she still struggles to keep it all together sometimes! In this week’s DCWW interview, she gets candid about the challenges (and benefits) of being a self-made freelance writer. Grab yourself a coffee and prepare to get inspired. Freelance Writing Cafe: What was the #1 reason you decided to start freelancing? Taylor Marsden: To work with a variety of different types…
Video: Freelance Writing Q&A | Niches, Swipe Files & More!
How do I know if my niche is profitable? Should I package other skills into my writing service offerings? What’s a swipe file?! These are just a few of the questions you might be having as you begin to build up your freelance writing career. I had some members of my private freelance writers group ask some questions that have been tripping them up, and I tackled them here! By the way, you’ll want to join…