Your May 2023 copywriting highlights

Hi, {NAME}, Here is your monthly roundup of the best-of-the-best videos, podcasts, articles, and more that will give you a little inspiration, motivation, and a few tips to take action on your copywriting goals. 🎙 Build Your Copywriting Business Podcast [Good vs. Bad Copywriting: How Do You Tell the Difference?]( The question of “What makes copy good or bad?” is often spun by our students into “Am I a good copywriter?” It’s a simple question with a not-always-so-simple answer. In this episode, Nicki and Kate dive into unraveling the answer and how asking yourself if something is good copy or bad copy will make you a better copywriter. [Listen in »]( 📝 Must-Read Blog Post [Increase Your Copywriting Pricing Without Burning Bridges]( The rates you charge when you first get started as a copywriter will not—and should not—stay the same throughout your career. Remember that copywriting is a merit-based career. Regardless of your background, your age, your gender, your race, or any demographic difference, if you can write great copy, people will hire you. [Read more »]( 📱 Instagram Reels [Words Copywriters Need To Eliminate From Their Vocabulary]( Copywriters know that word choice is important when it comes to the copy they're writing but you need to remember that word choice is important when it comes to your inner voice as well. Our words have a lot of influence on the outcomes of situations that we might find uncomfortable, hard, or scary.⁠[Watch now »]( ▶️ YouTube [What To Do When Freelance Clients Treat You Like an Employee]( Here's what to do when freelance clients treat you like an employee (in a bad way…) and start overstepping boundaries. [Watch now »](  🔦 Copy Coach Spotlight What’s your top tip for taking time off as a freelancer?  Stuart (Next trip: Istanbul): "Plan it ahead, let your clients know, put out an out of office, and don’t read emails." Dori (Next trip: New Hampshire): "Seconding Stuart’s great advice! It’s also a good idea to pitch a little extra ahead of time so you don’t have to worry about it while you’re off. If you can schedule some discovery calls for when you get back, all the better!"  Stacy (Next trip: two-week staycation): "Block off vacation time at the beginning of the year when you're doing annual planning to avoid squeezing it around client work and tell clients well in advance to help with project planning." Amy (Next trip: day trips...and moving!): "My tip is more about convincing yourself to actually take time off. Look at the calendar year ahead and block off birthdays, festivals, or holiday lead-ups/rest-afters. Maybe you take every third Monday off for mental health. You're the boss. You don't need to justify it! "  🎉CCA Student Wins Congratulations, Katie!  [See more student wins »]( Thanks for being part of the community!  The Filthy Rich Writer Team Follow us for more free tips, tools, and tactics! Never miss an email or special event! Add contact@filthyrichwriter.com to your address book or safe sender list. Want out of the loop? [Unsubscribe]( or [update your email preferences]( P.O. Box 772, 1295 Beacon St., Brookline, MA 02446