Yesterday was Valentine’s Day, and I may or may not have watched a popular romcom with a similar title. Regardless, I have my ranting pants on, and I’m ready to tell you all the things I hate about copywriting, copywriters, and the copywriting

Write Bites Episode #65: The 5 Best Ways To Make More Money As A Writer

Feb 3rd, 2022 8m 33s

My #1 mission for 2022 is to help you make more money as a writer. While there are countless little tricks and gimmicks you can try to make money, the five methods I break down in this video are the most effective ways to quickly, reliably, and

Write Bites #64: How I Landed My First BIG Gig (Part 2)

Dec 27th, 2021 8m 12s

In today’s episode, I finish my step-by-step walkthrough of how I landed my first big blog writing gig as a freelance writer. (If you missed Part 1, click here to watch) This gig significantly increased the amount I was earning per article, it

Write Bites #63: How I Landed My First BIG Gig (Part 1)

Dec 22nd, 2021 10m 29s

In today’s episode, I walk you step-by-step through the story of how I landed my first big blog writing gig as a freelance writer. This gig significantly increased the amount I was earning per article, it provided a solid retainer, and it opene

Write Bites Episode #61: Harsh Advice For New Freelance Writers

Dec 8th, 2021 8m 52s

New freelance writers are often very preoccupied with standing out. This is the exact opposite of what you should be focused on. Branding, positioning, and how you stack up to other writers aren’t really important when you’re just getting start

Write Bites #62: How To Prove Your Value As A New Freelance Writer

Nov 27th, 2021 9m 49s

When you are first getting started as a freelance writer, you might wonder why anyone would hire you. How can you prove your value to potential clients when you don’t have any big case studies or data-backed experience to show? In today’s episo

Write Bites Episode #60: Why People Read

Nov 23rd, 2021 11m 27s

The average person spends a lot of time reading stuff. Why? What makes people read? Understanding the answer to this question will teach us how to write things people actually want to read. Check out this episode to learn the three reasons peop

Write Bites #59: Six Copywriting Lessons For Beginners

Nov 11th, 2021 9m 35s

Are you a beginner copywriter? I sat down today and asked myself a question. If I could record a 10 minute video and send it back in time to myself at the start of my career, what would I say? Obviously, I’d tell myself to buy more Bitcoin. But

Write Bites #58: Four Reasons You Aren’t Making $1,000 Per Article

Nov 8th, 2021 20m 49s

You know that writers like myself and many others charge more than $1,000 per article, so why can’t you? In this episode, I break down the 4 most common reasons that new, intermediate, and even advanced writers are unable to command premium rat

Write Bites #57: Six Different Ways I Make Money Through Writing

Nov 4th, 2021 13m 2s

This last quarter, my writing made me money in 6 different ways. I thought you might like an inside peek, so you can consider pursuing some of them yourself. This isn’t a complete list of my income or projects from this last quarter, but it’s a

Write Bites #56: What To Do When The Client RUINS Your Copywriting?

Oct 29th, 2021 11m 28s

Small changes. Big changes. A complete botch job… What do you do when the client changes your copywriting? What should you do? How should you handle it? Is this scenario avoidable, and if so, how do you avoid it? I answer these questions in tod

Write Bites Episode #55: Why Every Online Success Story Sounds Like Bullsh*t

Oct 6th, 2021 9m 40s

We see a lot of online success stories on the internet nowadays. People starting a business and becoming millionaires in the span of 3 months. Is it real or is it all just a bullsh*t? In today’s video I’m gonna explain why every online success

Write Bites Episode #54: Ten Simple Ways To Land Your First Freelance Writing Client

Sep 28th, 2021

A lot of freelance writers struggle to get their first freelance writing client. In today’s video, I’m going to make things super simple for you by listing 10 straightforward ways you can go out there and land your first copywriting client in t

Write Bites Episode #53: Five Reasons Every Writer Should Be Freelancing

Sep 21st, 2021 9m 49s

In today’s episode, I share 5 reasons every writer should be freelancing. Being a freelance writer is not only a great way to make money but also to make connections, learn, grow as a writer and much more! Listen To The Recording Watch The Vide

Expert Interview: Ella Dawson Explains Why You Should Own Your Audience

Sep 2nd, 2021 18m 15s

When should you write for pay? When should you for exposure? When should you write for yourself? In today’s interview, Ella Dawson walks us through her notable career journey as a writer and explains her approach to writing for pay, exposure, a

Write Bites Episode #52: How I Landed A $5,000 Copywriting Gig In 48 Hours

Aug 17th, 2021 9m 58s

What would you do if someone challenged you to earn $5000 in under 48 hours? Here’s the story of how I did just that, receiving $5000 in my bank account in 47 hours and 38 minutes. If you’re a freelance copywriter struggling to land new gigs an

Write Bites #51: How To Make More Money As A Copywriter

Aug 2nd, 2021 13m 17s

Most copywriters I speak to want to make more money, and what they usually mean by that is higher rates. In today’s episode, I show you 3 reasons why you’re not able to charge the rates you want, how to diagnose which reason you’re dealing with

Write Bites #50: Five Ways I’ve Increased My Recipe Blog Revenue By 45% Over The Last Year

Jul 8th, 2021 11m 38s

If you’ve been following me for over a year, you know that in February of 2020, I purchased a recipe blog as an experiment to see if I could buy a site and grow it over time. [Missed that? Catch up here.] Over the last quarter, I’ve been start

Write Bites Episode #49: 5 Essential Resources for New Freelance Writers

Jun 25th, 2021 13m 12s

In today’s episode, we’re going to run through five essential resources every freelance writer should be using (and especially newcomers to the industry). This episode of Write Bites is sponsored by Copy.AI, a toolkit that helps writers, market

Expert Interview: Adrienne Barnes Explains How You To Find Happiness As A Solopreneur

Jun 17th, 2021 42m 10s

In this episode, solopreneur Adrienne Barnes and I discuss how to find happiness as a freelancer, solopreneur, or remote worker and how the path to happiness looks a bit different for each of us. Listen To The Recording Watch The Video Learn

Write Bites Episode #48: The Three Things Everyone Misunderstands About Copywriting

Jun 12th, 2021 7m 51s

While copywriting isn’t exactly a mainstream skill set just yet, it’s not a secret either. Most business owners have a general understanding of what it is. That said, over the decade I’ve been a copywriter, I’ve noticed there are some lingering

Write Bites Episode #47: The 5 Things Most Likely To Derail Your Freelance Writing Career

May 27th, 2021 11m 6s

Freelance writing is incredibly accessible. Every single week, I get testimonials and reports from writers who are hitting significant milestones in their journeys, enjoying successful careers, and building profitable businesses. That said, not

Write Bites Episode #46: What To Do When No One Is Responding To Your Pitches

May 17th, 2021 12m 8s

You’re pitching, you’re pitching, you’re pitching some more… But you’re not getting any clients. And you’re starting to feel the pressure. You’re wondering: what else can I do to land the next (or maybe even first) client as quickly as possible

Write Bites Episode #45: Six Things I Wish I Knew When I Started Freelancing

May 10th, 2021 10m 4s

Get far enough along on your journey and you’ll realize that there are TONS of things you’d do differently if you got a second chance. That’s true for life, and it’s true for freelancing too. I can’t complain – things have worked out pretty wel

Write Bites Episode #44: Five Criminally Underrated Copywriting Tips That Will Change The Way You Write

May 6th, 2021 11m 17s

This last week, I sat down and asked myself a question: “What are the most powerful copywriting tips that don’t get discussed very frequently?” The five tips we’ll cover in this video are what came to mind. These are the types of tips that can