Discover how music-making can enhance your writing skills, the importance of personal branding in attracting clients, and the impact of creativity and specialization in copywriting. Explore the connection between writing styles and intuition, and the complexities of consultancy roles in the industry.
Creativity in writing can be influenced by diverse backgrounds, such as music-making.
Maintaining personal creative projects alongside professional writing roles can enhance the quality of work.
Deep dives
Backgrounds Influence Copywriting Style
The podcast explores how diverse backgrounds influence copywriting styles. Jurgen, a senior copywriter and music producer, discusses how his background in music and working with teenagers shaped his creative and empathetic approach to writing. He highlights the blend of creative processes from music and relationship-building skills from counseling, emphasizing the importance of merging creativity with empathy in copywriting.
Artistic Expressions Impact Work Balance
The conversation delves into how artistic expressions impact work-life balance. The speakers share experiences on balancing personal creative pursuits with professional writing roles. They discuss the challenge of maintaining personal creative spaces while working full-time as writers and the importance of setting aside dedicated time for personal writing to enhance the quality of their work.
Infusing Creativity into UX Writing
The discussion touches on infusing creativity into UX writing. Jurgen and Nicole explore how a more creative background can enhance microcopy writing by bringing charm and creativity to concise messaging. They suggest that writers with diverse creative backgrounds may excel in infusing tone of voice and brand essence into limited space, ultimately enhancing the user experience in digital products.
Episode 20: You don't need to be a writer to be a copywriter
A conversation with my friend Jörgen Kjellgren on how our backgrounds affect our writing and our ways of working. We talk about topics such as staying creative and focused on personal projects while also working creatively, how music-making could make you a better writer, and how being very firm with who you are can make it easier to find the right clients.
Learning outcomes:
A different perspective on writing
How creativity changes with seniority
Standing up for yourself throughout your writing career