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Should You Pursue A Copywriting Internship In 2021? [Pros & Cons]

by Jacob McMillen | Blog, Freelancing | 4 Comments

Is taking a copywriting internship the best thing you can do for your burgeoning career or a complete waste of time? I'd like to tell you that it's a waste of time. And that's why I'm absolutely going to tell you that it's a complete waste of time... ... right after I...

The 30 Best Copywriting Books You Can Read In 2022

by Jacob McMillen | Blog, Marketing | 8 Comments

The 30 Best Copywriting Books You Can Read In 2022The most prolific writers are usually the most prolific readers, and that’s why virtually every copywriter you’ll ever meet will be able to give you their personal selection of the best copywriting books you can read....

The 8 Most Lucrative Career Pivot Opportunities For Freelance Writers

by Jacob McMillen | Blog, Marketing | 2 Comments

I spend a lot of time on this blog talking about how to get your freelance writing business to six figures, but what happens once you get there? My online circle is full of six-figure freelance writers, and we all have one ironic thing in common. We all want to spend...

Student Interview: How CJ Haughey Grew His Business From $3K/Month To $16K/Month In The Last Year

by Jacob McMillen | Blog, Freelancing, Write Bites | 1 Comment

It's important to celebrate your wins as a freelancer. That's why we have something called "Ring The Bell" in our Write Minds community, where any time someone experiences a win, they share it with the group, and we all get excited. A few weeks back, course student...

I Spent $60,000 To Buy A Recipe Blog (Here’s What Happened)

by Jacob McMillen | Blog, Marketing | 39 Comments

One of the things I’ve always wanted to do is purchase an online business bringing in at least $1,000 per month and then try to optimize and grow it. I figured my three main skill sets of copywriting, SEO, and content marketing would be a great fit for this type of...