When Kristen was deciding what to study in college, she figured that the safest route was to choose a subject that would let her fulfill her lifelong passion. “I’ve always been pretty obsessed with … [Read more...] about With limited job options, Kristen figures out a way to live her dream
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How Amelia overcame “Impostor Syndrome” and fast-tracked her copywriting career
Amelia always had a passion for writing. But when it came time to choose a career, she didn’t see it as a practical option. "Back when I graduated from college, the internet didn’t exist. No matter … [Read more...] about How Amelia overcame “Impostor Syndrome” and fast-tracked her copywriting career
How to get your Upwork profile approved (even if you’ve been rejected 10 times)
According to CEO Stephane Kasriel, Upwork gets 10,000 new signups EVERY DAY. As the site grows more popular, they're also becoming more selective with who can apply for jobs. Lately, I’ve been … [Read more...] about How to get your Upwork profile approved (even if you’ve been rejected 10 times)
Here’s how to double your writing income (without killing yourself)
Anyone can tell you how to raise your freelance income by putting in MORE time and effort. But maybe you don’t have the time or energy to improve your skills or burn the midnight oil right now. That’s … [Read more...] about Here’s how to double your writing income (without killing yourself)
“Be realistic” is really code for…
Last year my wife and I were exploring new neighborhoods to move to. We always dreamed about escaping the suburbs of Omaha and moving our family downtown. But for years we put it off -- even though … [Read more...] about “Be realistic” is really code for…
How to confidently disagree with people (even when your opinion is wildly unpopular)
Sometimes, the toughest opinion to embrace is...your own. Example: When I quit college, so many people chastised me that I became convinced I’d made a bad decision -- even though I couldn’t imagine … [Read more...] about How to confidently disagree with people (even when your opinion is wildly unpopular)
How I charge (and get) 10x more than my competitors
For 10+ years of my adult life, I didn’t feel like I had much control over the things that happened to me. It felt more like life was happening to me, rather than me being the “director of my own … [Read more...] about How I charge (and get) 10x more than my competitors
Would you turn down this freelance job?
I don’t talk about it often, but in addition to being a freelancer on Upwork, I’m also a client. Over the past couple of years I’ve hired lots of freelancers to help me with various projects -- from … [Read more...] about Would you turn down this freelance job?
Are you using any of these “Dishonestly Degrading” phrases?
If you were alive during the Salem witch hunt of 1692, choosing the right words could easily mean the difference between life and death. Let’s say you were accused of being a witch -- how would you … [Read more...] about Are you using any of these “Dishonestly Degrading” phrases?
The 15 best copywriting books in 2021 (and who should read them)
Gurus love to make long lists of “must read” copywriting books: “Top X books to learn copywriting” (AKA "Here are the Amazon search results for copywriting books with 4+ stars") “X books … [Read more...] about The 15 best copywriting books in 2021 (and who should read them)