Category: Copywriting
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Do Copywriters Have to Write Sales Letters & Direct Response Copy?
I have to confess. I HATE calling myself a copywriter. Why? Well, 99% of people have no idea what it means in the first place. And then .5% think you’re a copyright-er (dealing with legal stuff??) And then the other .5% think you’re a “direct response” aficionado… So they basically envision you writing “but wait……
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The 25 Best Copywriters of All Time
The most effective way to learn any skill is to study the very best – and copywriting is no exception. That’s why in today’s post, I’m revealing who I believe to be the best copywriters of all time. Now obviously this is a highly subjective topic, and there’s no definitive way to rank these great…
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Corbin Buff & Jackie Pearce Talk Copywriting, Freelancing, Marketing & More
In a recent talk with Jackie Pearce, I got to share my path as a writer, how I got started, what I would advise new writers to do, building a presence and following online, and much more! Check out the full video or transcript below, and make sure to subscribe to Jackie’s channel for all…
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Get Copywriting Clients with Cold Email & Social Media
After my last post on pitching 50 people/day to get copywriting clients (read here), a few loyal readers have asked whether they should just make a generic email and batch-send it to 50 people. I do NOT recommend that at all. If you want to get copywriting clients or freelance writing clients using cold email……
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How to Start a Copywriting Career or Business (With No Experience)
Are you looking to break into the world of copywriting or freelance writing, but overwhelmed or confused about how to get started? Or perhaps you’re discouraged because you don’t have tons of documented experience. Never fear – this is the post for you. Unfortunately, since copywriting falls neatly into the “make money online” world, there…
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2 Easy Ways to Get More Copywriting Clients
So, you’re a new(ish) freelance writer or copywriter. Maybe you’ve even got a nice, simple portfolio set up with a few writing samples and client testimonials. But now comes the question: How do you find more clients? Well, here are a couple simple ways to leverage your portfolio to get more freelancing clients. Personally, I’ve…
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Do Copywriters Need a Branded Domain Email or Gmail?
I want to quickly answer a question I see popping up: “Do Copywriters Need a Branded Domain Email/Gmail?“ (A branded domain email is something like: corbin@highimpactwriting.com) In my opinion, this is another one of those things people obsess over that doesn’t really matter. As I said in my recent talk with Jackie Pearce, you can…
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Top 5 Passive Income Strategies for Writers
Whether you’re an experienced writer with a bunch of projects under your belt or a new writer struggling to stabilize your income, chances are that if you aren’t writing, you aren’t making money. For the most part, the writer’s career is one tied to active, rather than passive income. As a copywriter or freelance writer,…
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3 Copywriting Tips for More Sales, Clients, & Conversions
Whether you’re a copywriter yourself, or a business owner looking to boost your bottom line, I’ve got good news for you. You can actually see huge improvements in your sales and conversions from very simple, quick fixes. These copywriting tips combine psychological insights with old school copywriting savvy. When implemented, they’ve consistently taken my clients’…