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Copywriter Confessions

Copywriter Confessions

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Welcome to Copywriter Confessions, where you hear the truth about one of the most misunderstood professions. I'm your host, Janet Alexander, a professional copywriter with over a decade of experience working with F500s and startups. On each episode, we delve into uncensored stories and lessons from professional copywriters and answer your copywriting career questions. Hear behind-the-scenes stories and insights into proven strategies from successful copywriters. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just curious about the industry, Copywriter Confessions offers an engaging and informative listen for anyone interested in persuasion through written words.

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Copywriter Confessions - I experienced job burnout - with Janet Alexander
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05/05/23 • 6 min

In this episode, I get deeply personal about my experience with job burnout.
Gallup study
World Health Organization's classification of burnout
Harvard Business Review
Maslach Burnout Inventory
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

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Copywriter Confessions - I didn't market myself for years - with Sue Moore
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05/15/23 • 5 min

In this episode, I talk to Sue Moore about how she got out of a 12-year rut to start marketing herself and share successful tactics working for other copywriters to market themselves.
Sue's website

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Copywriter Confessions - I get imposter syndrome - with Carlie Fishgold
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07/03/23 • 4 min

In this episode, I talk to Carlie Fishgold about her experience with imposter syndrome and why she isn't to blame.
The Imposter Phenomenon study
Stop Telling Women They Have Imposter Syndrome
2x more women suffer from imposter syndrome than men

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Copywriter Confessions - You're paying for my lunch break - with Zoe Hawkins
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04/27/23 • 8 min

In this episode, we talk to Zoey Hawkins about how she and thousands of freelancers price their work.
Freelance Writing Rates Survey Source
Freelance Writing Rates Survey Source 2

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Copywriter Confessions - I'm not a hot lead - with Hannah Szabo
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04/22/23 • 5 min

In this episode, I talk to self-taught copywriter Hannah Szabo.
Help create insights for future episodes! Take the survey that applies to you:
Survey for Self-Taught Copywriters
Survey for Trained Copywriters (taken a course/program)
Resources:
CMI Newsletter
Tracey Wallace Course
Analytics for Marketers Slack Group
The Copywriting Course Newsletter

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Copywriter Confessions - I don't have an English degree

I don't have an English degree

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03/29/23 • 5 min

In this debut episode, Janet confesses that she doesn't have an English degree – and why that's okay!
Show notes:
New Yorker article
New York Post article
Los Angeles Times article
The Washington Post article
Nancy Duarte's dirty little secret

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Copywriter Confessions - Welcome to Copywriter Confessions

Welcome to Copywriter Confessions

Copywriter Confessions

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01/30/23 • 0 min

Welcome to Copywriter Confessions, where you can hear the truth about one of the most misunderstood professions. I’m your host, Janet Alexander, a professional copywriter with over a decade of experience working in F500s and startups. In each episode, we delve into uncensored stories and lessons from professional copywriters and answer your copywriting career questions. Hear behind-the-scenes stories and insights into the strategies used by successful copywriters. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just curious about the industry, Copywriter Confessions offers an engaging and informative listen for anyone interested in persuasion through written words.

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Copywriter Confessions - I'm still mad at ad agencies - with Sami Ross
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06/10/23 • 9 min

In this episode, we talk to Sami Ross about her personal experience with gender bias and how it continues to persist across the ad agency world, and beyond.
Women in Workplace Report
Why bias training fails.

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Copywriter Confessions - I don't read - with Stephanie Campos
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04/08/23 • 5 min

In this episode, I'm joined by Stephanie Campos, Digital Content Director of Stringletter Media and practicing astrologer, psychic medium, and author.
Confession: she doesn't read books.
Best practices for creating better briefs
WordsRated survey data
Pre-order Stephanie's book
About EFT Tapping
Stephanie's website

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Copywriter Confessions - I'm experimenting with ChatGPT - with Morgan Hipps
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04/16/23 • 8 min

In this episode, I talk to Morgan Hipps about her experience experimenting with ChatGPT.
Futurism article
ChatGPT's adoption rate
Yan LeCun
Follow Morgan on Twitter: @morgan__isms
Morgan's personal site
Morgan's portfolio
Strive.AI

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FAQ

How many episodes does Copywriter Confessions have?

Copywriter Confessions currently has 11 episodes available.

What topics does Copywriter Confessions cover?

The podcast is about Marketing, Podcasts and Business.

What is the most popular episode on Copywriter Confessions?

The episode title 'I didn't intend to be a copywriter - with Adriana Tica' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Copywriter Confessions?

The average episode length on Copywriter Confessions is 6 minutes.

How often are episodes of Copywriter Confessions released?

Episodes of Copywriter Confessions are typically released every 9 days, 8 hours.

When was the first episode of Copywriter Confessions?

The first episode of Copywriter Confessions was released on Jan 30, 2023.

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