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The Hot Copy podcast is a collaboration between seasoned copywriters Belinda Weaver and Kate Toon. Tune in for copywriting tips, shortcuts, writing resources, interviews and laughs. All focused on helping you become a better copywriter.
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Nov 22, 2018

In our last episode, we talked about your copywriting business being a sock in a box. If you missed it, we talked about the risk of charging a premium level price tag without delivering a premium level service.

We shared some helpful tips but we’re going in deeper today. Namely, how do you offer a service that you can confidently charge more for?

Why are some copywriters so expensive and how can you be one?

Tune in to learn:

  • The five attributes of a high- value copywriter
  • Our five top tips for delivering on a premium price

Question for you:

How confident are you to charge more? Can you add more value?

Share your story on Twitter (@hotcopypodcast) or our Facebook page!

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If you like what you’re hearing on Hot Copy, the best way to support the show is to take just a few seconds to leave a rating and / or comment over on iTunes or Stitcher. Thanks!

Thanks to Angela Rogers for a fantastic review of the show.

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May 17, 2018

Does the blank page ever mock you? That blinking cursor, flashing at your lack of ability to start this copywriting project… to write a killer headline or craft a first sentence that wows each and every reader…?

You’re not alone.

Once you land a job, starting the actual writing can feel like the biggest hurdle you’ll face but we’ve got your back. We’re starting a series about our complete writing process, from a blank page to the final draft.

This episode is all about getting to the first draft.

Tune in to learn:

  • How Belinda and Kate start every single project
  • The easiest way to beat the blank page
  • How to make sure you have the right tone of voice
  • Where brainstorming and research fit in
  • Whether you can edit as you write

 

Question for the listeners:

How do YOU start each copywriting project? Do you have a system or do you just let it flow?

Share your story on Twitter (@hotcopypodcast) or our Facebook page!

Share the pod love!

If you like what you’re hearing on Hot Copy, the best way to support the show is to take just a few seconds to leave a rating and / or comment over on iTunes or StitcherThanks!

Thanks to Lucy - Baby Berry Collective for a fantastic review of the show.

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Nov 30, 2017

Today we’re going to talk about copywriting formulas. Is using a formula cheating or is it smart copywriting? Spoiler: It’s both.

In this episode, we share our favourite copywriting formulas and how to use them. If you’ve ever wondered, WHERE ON EARTH DO I BEGIN? this episode is for you.

Tune in to learn:

  • Why the PAS formula is our go to formula
  • How the PAS is made even better
  • What AIDA is all about
  • The unpronounceable formula that gives you rock solid structure

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Share the pod love!

If you like what you’re hearing on Hot Copy, the best way to support the show is to take just a few seconds to leave a rating and / or comment over on iTunes or StitcherThanks! 

Thanks to Leigh Gree from the USA for a five-star review of the show.

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Feb 10, 2016

You've won the copywriting project. Whoo hoo. But now the hard work begins.

Although many copywriters might be great writers, they're often not so good at project management. Belinda and Kate believe that your process, particularly when it comes to sign offs - can make a huge difference to both your client's satisfaction levels and your sanity levels.

Tune in to learn:

  • Why process is so important
  • How managing your sign offs carefully can boost your income
  • How to deal with too many amends
  • Managing final sign off
  • Who has the copyright?

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Jul 1, 2015

In the episode of the Hot Copy podcast, Belinda and Kate discuss copywriting swipe files. Belinda uses them quite a lot but Kate doesn’t use them at all. Dun dun duuuuuuun. Will drama ensue?!

Tune in to learn:

  • What a copywriting swipe file actually is
  • How to use a swipe files
  • How agency copywriters get inspired
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