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The Nigerian copywriter vs the reply guy

Ben Settle

Last month I sent out an email that gave advice to a Nigerian copywriter. Specifically, it was all about how they can be more trusted, write sales copy that doesn’t get them deleted on sight due to stigma, & get clients & customers all in on them by focusing on what I described as a market-first vs marketing-first approach.

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37 Beginner-Friendly Ways to Find Freelance Writing Jobs (2023)

Smart Blogger

They could use someone to do their research, proofreading, copy editing jobs, etc. You can also try: Getting an introduction from someone who knows them; Connecting with them on social and building a relationship; Creating a piece of content (perhaps copy for a landing page?) But most would prefer to have someone do it for free.

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8+ Proven Copywriting Formulas (& Examples) to Write Like a Pro

Smart Blogger

They can help you blast through even the most stubborn writer’s block and turn a “meh” piece of text into compelling copy that produces the desired results for your client. Great copy makes you feel like the writer knows Jedi mind tricks — how else could they get inside your head so effectively? Let’s dive in.

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Your Online Writing Portfolio: 11 Must-Haves for a Standout Portfolio

Elna Cain

It can also showcase different types of writing you do as a copywriter, like email copy or sales copy. But maybe you’re thinking, “how do I include a copy of a newspaper article in my online writing portfolio?” So, how do you create an easy online writing portfolio? Nowadays, this is the case.

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