

So you want to be a copywriter with Bernadette Schwerdt
Copy School & Australian Writers' Centre
Join Australia’s most popular copywriting coach Bernadette Schwerdt as she takes you deep inside the world of how to be a professional copywriter. She’ll bring you the latest in how to get started, find work, build a brand, make money, manage your mindset and more. This behind the scenes look at how to become a top copywriter is the perfect pick-me-up for any writer who wants to earn more doing something they love. This podcast is by Australian Writers' Centre and Copy School.
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Jul 9, 2023 • 50min
COPYWRITER 057: How to structure your key messages and win media attention
Theresa Miller, seasoned journalist and media guru, shares insights on structuring key messages for media attention and the importance of being able to describe your job to your family. They also discuss the significance of focusing on end results in copywriting and the challenges faced by women in getting their message out. Join their copywriting community for more inspiration.

Jun 18, 2023 • 19min
COPYWRITER 056: How to overcome procrastination, unlock creativity and get more done
Attention, Copywriters! We need to address the elephant in the room: procrastination. It hinders productivity, stifles creativity and creates stress. And of course, the longer we leave it, the harder is gets to start and that creates even more stress. Meanwhile time is ticking, the deadline is looming and you haven’t’ even started and what does create? Fear. And that is a really bad place from which to write because it paralyses our creative process. So how can we eliminate procrastination? I’ve got 13 tried and tested ways to help. And the reason I know they work is because I’ve been a procrastinator, I still am, I don’t think you ever really stop being one, but I’ve found some really useful strategies that have helped me overcome this pernicious habit and I’d like to share them with you. Read the show notes This podcast is brought to you by the Australian Writers' Centre. WritersCentre.com.au Join our community of copywriters at CopyClub.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 28, 2023 • 49min
COPYWRITER 055: How to market your business on a budget, with guest Amy Miocevich
If you’re looking for practical strategies to transform your business and maximise customer growth this is the podcast for you. Amy Miocevich is one of Australia’s leading digital marketers and the author of "The Very Good Marketing Guide: How to Grow Your Business on a Budget." In this episode I talk to Amy about the many ways that we as copywriters can market our businesses and do it on a budget. Amy has created a simple yet powerful 5 step framework that maps out the customer journey, and turns strangers into devoted fans. If you don’t like doing business development but want a steady stream of consistent work, you’ll love what Amy has to say. Read the show notes This podcast is brought to you by the Australian Writers' Centre. WritersCentre.com.au Join our community of copywriters at CopyClub.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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May 7, 2023 • 24min
COPYWRITER 054: Top 10 tips to launch your copywriting business
Kickstart your copywriting career with practical tips that set you on the path to success. Discover the importance of self-belief and how networking can open doors. Learn effective strategies like creating business cards and a dedicated workspace to combat procrastination. Many have turned their passion into lucrative careers, enjoying the freedom to work on their own terms. Get inspired by success stories from others who have taken the leap into the world of freelance copywriting!

Apr 16, 2023 • 58min
COPYWRITER 053: How to make ChatGPT work for you, with AI expert Greg Baker
Has ChatGPT made copywriters redundant? Far from it, according to Greg Baker, a lecturer in Artificial Intelligence and Computational Linguistics at Macquarie University. Greg, more than most, has his finger on the pulse on not just where ChatGPT is heading but how it actually works! He has spent his life researching natural language processing and has a deep knowledge of what these tools can do and more importantly, how we copywriters and creative folk can harness them to our advantage. Read the show notes This podcast is brought to you by the Australian Writers' Centre. WritersCentre.com.au Join our community of copywriters at CopyClub.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 26, 2023 • 31min
COPYWRITER 052: How to automate your copywriting business to do less and make more, with guest Shanice Miller
They say that a big business is just a small business with systems. So how do you create the systems? How do you know what systems to create? What even is a system? If you’re a copywriter looking to fast track the success of a business and want some inside secrets on how you can do more with less and turn your fledgling business into a six or seven figure juggernaut, this is the podcast for you. Read the show notes This podcast is brought to you by the Australian Writers' Centre. WritersCentre.com.au Join our community of copywriters at CopyClub.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 5, 2023 • 48min
COPYWRITER 051: How to use ChatGPT to write more copy more quickly, with guest Jim Stewart
Jim Stewart is the founder of StewArt Media, one of Australia’s most successful digital marketing agencies. He works with clients like Booktopia, Telstra and Simply Energy to help them build their digital presence, drive leads and generate revenue. In this podcast, I talk with Jim about the potential of ChatGPT – the artificial intelligence tool that is taking the content world by storm. We discuss how it will change the digital marketing industry, the opportunities it will present for content creators, the threats it may bring to us and those in the advertising sector, and how to harness this powerful tool to generate more content than ever before in half the time. Read the show notes This podcast is brought to you by the Australian Writers' Centre. WritersCentre.com.au Join our community of copywriters at CopyClub.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 12, 2023 • 51min
COPYWRITER 050: How ChatGPT and human-centred design are changing the face of copywriting, with guest Tait Ischia
Copywriters of the future! If you’d like to stay relevant, charge more and harness the power of Artificial Intelligence and human-centred design to help you write your copy, this is the podcast for you! Read the show notes This podcast is brought to you by the Australian Writers' Centre. WritersCentre.com.au Join our community of copywriters at CopyClub.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 22, 2023 • 54min
COPYWRITER 049: How to launch a podcast that builds authority and generates leads with guest Ash Roy
Launching a podcast is a brilliant way to build your copywriting business. It helps you build your authority, find new clients and create new connections with interesting and high-profile people. If you’ve ever wanted a map for how to build, launch and promote your podcast, this is the episode for you. Ash Roy is a podcast and digital marketing expert and is a global authority on productivity and business growth. He has attracted big names to appear on his podcast, including Seth Godin, Brian Tracy, the motivational expert, Brian Clarke, the founder of Copy Blogger and Rand Fishkin one of the original co-founders of Moz.com. Read the show notes This podcast is brought to you by the Australian Writers' Centre. WritersCentre.com.au Join our community of copywriters at CopyClub.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 1, 2023 • 45min
COPYWRITER 048: How to become a copywriting influencer, with guest Danielle Lewis
For 95% of beginner copywriters, finding clients is the bane of their existence. Well, what if I told you there was a way you could avoid all that? This approach has clients clicking on YOUR profile, and directly messaging YOU — not you painfully messaging them. No more Upwork, Fiverr, or yet another job application with 50 other potential candidates. Best part? You become the prize, and with that, you instantly command higher rates because you have a flurry of piping hot leads begging to work with you. Read the show notes This podcast is brought to you by the Australian Writers' Centre. WritersCentre.com.au Join our community of copywriters at CopyClub.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


