Copy and coping

Running your own business means work and life are often jumbled together. Here’s a mix of writing advice, tips and how-tos as well as stuff on being human: copy and coping, if you will.

Writing for business: how to tackle procrastination and overwhelm
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Writing for business: how to tackle procrastination and overwhelm

What if I told you it doesn’t have to all be on your shoulders? If you’re feeling like you have to be the expert in everything that your business does, overwhelmed by a to-do list that doesn’t quit, please have a seat, this blog is for you.

Let’s take your web copy. You may not know where to start with refreshing it. Or you’ve written reams of the stuff (aka word vomit) and can’t seem to hack it back. Or it’s all up there on your website but you never talk about it because it’s out of date and a bit shit and doesn’t reflect YOU anymore. But one thing’s for sure – it’s been on your to do list since forever, and it’s ain’t getting to done.

I’m here to let you know that I totally get it! You aren’t the only person in the world struggling with this right now. I see it a lot with my clients. Help is at hand and I have some simple steps you can take right away to make some progress.

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Do people even read About pages on websites?
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Do people even read About pages on websites?

I can’t speak for everyone but I certainly do. Here’s why. As an evolving small business, I work with a lot of other SMEs to get me from A to B on my business journey. From accountants and VAs to careers coaches and marketing experts, these people are essential to my brand’s growth. But there’s so much choice out there! It’s actually overwhelming. I don’t want to waste my money on anyone who doesn’t Get Me, particularly if we’re working one on one. This is where the About page comes in.

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Why is great copy so important?
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Why is great copy so important?

Running your own biz takes courage.⁠ That confidence can often crumble when you sit down to write copy or content. How do you write with authority, ffs?! Well, you don’t have to be a copywriter to write with confidence. But you do need to understand the power of storytelling, empathy and relationships. That’s what builds connections, relationships and trust. Here I explain why great copywriting is the bridge between you and your clients, and the catalyst that can help you reach your marketing goals and sales targets.

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Why I call myself a word therapist
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Why I call myself a word therapist

In some worlds, I'm a copywriter. In my world, I'm a word therapist. Before you roll your eyes at this slightly woo and ridiculous self-given title, hear me out! (It's not like I've called myself anything uber-wanky like 'head of vibes' or anything). I've actually had lots of good feedback about proclaiming myself as word therapist and here's why I think that is.

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