A creative review is essentially a meeting designed to present your work to project stakeholders, discuss it, and leave with clear next steps on refining the project to be the best possible version it can be. Sometimes it’s just you and your client. Sometimes it’s you, your design partner, a marketing manager, project manager, and others involved in the project.

You review the creative brief, so every one is on the same page and reminded of the project goals. Listen in to hear why Nicki and Kate call this task essential, and the best way to make it happen!

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There are times when copywriting inspiration turns into copywriting comparison, and it can happen quickly before the person consuming that information even knows what is happening. But it’s important to recognize when your information intake makes you feel bad about yourself or your business or your life, and pay attention to the triggers.

Nicki and Kate take time to discuss how this has happened to them (it happens to everyone) and the strategies they use to combat those negative comparisons and how keep them from stealing their energy.

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When you are approaching a project and have a blank page in front of you it can be overwhelming, so starting with a jumping off point for your project is key. The creative brief will act as a roadmap for the project. In this episode Nicki and Kate discuss how to best use that roadmap and what tools CCA students have best convey the message and achieve the goal that has been laid out for them.

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• Ep. 70: Tips for Tackling Blank Page Syndrome

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Before joining the Comprehensive Copywriting Academy, Amy had tried numerous jobs. But she hadn't found the one that made work-life balance actually achievable. She wanted to earn the income she needed for her family, but her far bigger goals were having a job where she was able to relax and control her own day.

Listen in to hear Amy's story, including her advice for introverts, as well as tips for combatting resistance and reaching your goals.

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Amy's Portfolio

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On today’s Laser Coaching call we hear Nicki and Kate meet with a CCA student who is wondering “What’s next?” and where to focus her energy. She is ready to start to start pitching but unsure of the best way to do that, and how the follow up process to pitching works! Listen in to this info packed coaching call for tips and info on how to find your freelance clients!

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Portfolio schools are most often two year programs that teach writers to build their portfolio. They pair students with designers to work together to create and curate pieces for your portfolio. While this may sounds great, there are also drawbacks.

In this episode Nicki and Kate break down the pros and cons of portfolio school, what it really means to get a certificate at the end, and how to discern if portfolio school is the right decision for you!

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• Ep. 18: How Do You Write a Spec Ad?

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Copywriting is a super fun career. But, occasionally, you’ll notice you have no time in your schedule, you’re super stressed, and you’re wondering what happened to the “fun.” Sound familiar? It’s very likely you’re moving your business boundaries—or you never implemented them in the first place.

Nicki and Kate dig in to business rules you need to create in three areas: your no lower than rate, your OOO rules, and your game plan for celebrating wins big and small.

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Sometimes when you’re new, you might be nervous that your clients can tell that you’re inexperienced. In this episode, Nicki and Kate dig into how self-doubt might creep into client interactions and other red flags that make it obvious that you’re a newbie—like mixing content and copy to being paid by the word.

You’ll leave this episode with the tools to always put your best foot forward with prospective clients.

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Mentioned in this Episode:

Episode 3: What’s the Difference Between Copy and Content?

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On today’s episode our hosts interview Karen, a CCA student, homeschooling mother of children with autism and a new business owner! They discuss her road to copywriting and what her new career has brought her family.

Karen has found incredible success as a copywriter and credits it to the CCA. She is now starting her own business while working part time as a copywriter.

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• Karen’s Portfolio
• Out of Your Ordinary

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As a freelance copywriter, you have to respect yourself enough to claim the rates you should be working for. Growing your copywriting career to a five-figure-a-month business is entirely possible. Not only is it possible, but it’s probable, if you follow some specific steps to grow your copywriting business.

In today’s episode, Nicki and Kate discuss rates, tracking time, retaining current clients, and pitching as well as the importance of knowing your value as ways to help you achieve the financial success you deserve!

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• Ep. 42: How Copywriters Can Negotiate with Confidence – with Susie Tomenchok
• Ep. 104: Biggest Copywriting Mistakes in Our Careers

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