I talk to Susan about her move from teaching English and Journalism in a high school to retraining as a copywriter. We explore the course Susan took, how she secured her first clients and how her niche developed over time.
This is a great episode if you've ever wondered if you could make money from writing online and clearly explains the difference between copywriting and content writing.
In this episode we also explore:
Finding the perfect copywriting course (3:30)
Getting her first clients (6:30)
Niching her business to clarify her services (8:30)
The best bits about working as a copywriter (11:00)
Challenges of growing a business (14:40)
The difference between writing copy and writing content (18:50)
Top tips when you're starting out (26:00)
Links and Resources
mycopypro.com
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