One thing great copywriters do is this
As a freelance copywriter, I’ve found the secret for creative inspiration.
That secret is traveling.
It can be traveling to a new country or the city/state next door. When you experience a new environment, your senses react and you embrace novelty.
It’s a beautiful thing and whether you’re a copywriter or other creative, get out and travel.
In my 32 years of life, I’ve been on many trips around the country and more recently around the globe, but it wasn’t until I started my career as a professional copywriter where I found how much traveling has made me a better writer.
How does traveling provide this sorcery?
Every successful copywriter has mastered these three skills - outside of copywriting
A lesson every freelance copywriter learns on their way to a calendar booked full of great clients, financial freedom, and countless referrals.
Being able to write copy that sells is only one slice of the success pizza. Let me tell you why.
I always enjoyed writing, and when I got into advertising as a copywriter, I found a new appreciation and passion for the power of the written word. As my experience, portfolio, and income grew from doing freelance work as a side hustle; I decided it was a good time to start my own business as a full-time freelance copywriter. I thought to myself, “I know I can write, and I know I can figure out the rest.”
Spoiler alert — Running your own business is hard.