I have been a freelance copywriter for exactly 30 years now...
And since 1998 I have been working exclusively as an online copywriter.
Well, 30 years is a long time.
Time for some change.
Over the last little while I have been spending less and less time on freelance copywriting projects, consulting and speaking -- and more and more time on teaching others the skills I have picked up over the last three decades.
What does this mean? First off, it means I am now no longer accepting new copywriting engagements.
If you are looking for a top notch online copywriter...
Go to OnlineMediaWriters.com. That is a new page I have created through which I will handle any and all referrals. In other words, if you need a good writer, complete the form on that page and I will match you with one or more truly excellent online copywriters I know.
This is not an automatic process, and copywriters can’t sign up to be considered. I just happen to know and trust quite a few excellent copywriters. It is to these people I will refer any business.
Here is how I am now spending my time...
I am doing a lot of coaching work. You can learn about this at AskNickUsborne.com. I’m not teaching people how to become copywriters, I’m helping writers and copywriters build their freelance businesses.
It’s all very well becoming a freelancer, but it’s quite another thing to translate that talent and potential into a successful business.
I have always been an avid student of business, and thoroughly enjoy helping freelancers achieve the wealth they deserve.
I have also been busy writing courses and programs...
Way back in 2001 my book, Net Words, was published by McGraw-Hill. Recently I have been focusing on “how-to” materials, rather than writing more books.
My first course, aimed at helping writers become expert online copywriters is called, somewhat dramatically, Nick Usborne’s Million Dollar Secrets to Online Copywriting. While the title may have a touch of the hype to it, the content of the course is all business, based on my own copywriting and consulting work with clients large and small.
The second course I wrote is not only for professional writers, but also for anyone at home who can write about a topic that already interests them. The course is called How to Write Your Own Money-Making Websites.
This is my favourite so far, simply because it is aimed at anyone and everyone. Writing websites to create a stream of passive income is one of my own favourite pastimes, and I am happy to be able to pass on the processes and methodology I have been working with.
I have also written some shorter guides...
A guide to writing sales copy for the web: Nick Usborne's Writing Kick-Ass Website Sales Copy.
A process for helping you increase your productivity as a writer: Writing Rituals.
A guide to developing goals for freelancers: Goal Setting Rituals.
As for the future, I will continue with my coaching, authoring and publishing work.
If you have any really good ideas for collaborations, I’ll be happy to hear about them.
Best wishes,
Nick
Nick Usborne
June, 2009
P.S. Most of the pages on this site will need updating. I’ll be working on that over the next little while.
My other sites.
ExcessVoice.com - My newsletter and resources site for online writers and copywriters.
FreelanceWritingSuccess.com - My site for aspiring and practicing freelance writers and copywriters.
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