Learn the ins and outs of being a freelance writer so you can bring in some extra $$$ from home, on YOUR schedule.
Episodes
May 24, 2024
May 24, 2024
28 min
I’m not a life coach. I’m not a mental health expert. I’m not particularly brilliant or insightful especially when it comes to human psychology and behavior.
But I’ve learned a few things about burnout. And I’d like to share those things with you.
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Oct 12, 2022
Oct 12, 2022
22 min
Want to become a ghostwriter? Awesome! There's some stuff you need to know... let's talk about it.
Ready to go all-in on ghostwriting? Head over to ashleygainer.com/ghostwriterschool and get on the waitlist. You won't regret it! (psst that's an affiliate link)
ONE LAST THING. Go to ashleygainer.com/rates and pick up my new guide to setting and raising your freelance writing rates! It's called Rates Redux and I think you'll love it. More soon!
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Apr 13, 2022
Apr 13, 2022
14 min
I’ve been learning a lot lately about the importance of running your business your own way instead of just following everyone else’s advice. Their advice might work for them, but it might not work for you. This is your reminder to make your own rules.
Apr 4, 2022
Apr 4, 2022
22 min
Ever heard of an audit? Some of you are going to love this. Audits are a type of copywriting service that are less about the writing and more about you leveraging your knowledge and expertise. This is not for beginners, but it's definitely something to have on your radar. In this episode, I'm talking about 11 reasons why I LOVE audits and why I think they can be a great addition to your services, when you're ready.
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Mar 28, 2022
Mar 28, 2022
17 min
The dreaded question... What do you charge for that? I have lots of workarounds for NOT answering that question when I'm on the spot and not totally sure what to say, but I also know it's important to give a real number in some contexts.
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Sep 6, 2021
Sep 6, 2021
28 min
Knitting, baking, walking around my woodsy neighborhood. What do these three things have in common? They keep me from burning out.
When you're running a freelance writing business, especially if it's a significant source of your family's income, it can be easy to slip into "I should be working" mode around the clock. But let me tell you from personal experience... this doesn't work long-term.
You will burn yourself out until you're basically fried crispy.
This episode of Copy Chatter delves into why it's so important to give yourself downtime, as well as some of my favorite things to think about when it comes to taking downtime and what to do. This is one of those heart-to-heart episodes that's more about advice than about business tips, and I hope you benefit from the mistakes I share.
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Aug 23, 2021
Aug 23, 2021
12 min
Whether you're just getting started or you've been at it for a little while and you want to feel more legit... these are 3 things I recommend you do ASAP to set your business up and make it feel official and happy.
The IRS form mentioned in the episode can be found at https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/apply-for-an-employer-identification-number-ein-online (or search the web for "apply for EIN").
As always, let me know what you think of this episode!
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Aug 9, 2021
Aug 9, 2021
21 min
As a writer, one of the most important things you can do to sharpen and refine your writing skills... is read. Read good books. Read good samples. Prioritize it. Make time for it. Reading is fuel for your writing engine. Don't limp along, running on fumes. BONUS RANT included.
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Aug 2, 2021
Aug 2, 2021
16 min
So what exactly are you? What am I? Who are they? What are we even doing here? This short episode clarifies some of the most frequently used (and commonly misunderstood) terms referring to what our roles are.
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Jul 12, 2021
Jul 12, 2021
14 min
Nobody wants to miss deadlines, but what do you do if you're facing that particular reality? I don't have a ton of experience, but I did miss a deadline or two over the past 12 years... and I've had a lot of deadlines missed on me, as well. With all those experiences in mind, I'm giving you 7 things to do when you realize that you, too, will not make that deadline. Make sure you stay for #7, because it's the most important one!
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