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Aug 2023

29m 40s

On-Staff vs. Freelance Copywriting: Whic...

Filthy Rich Writer

About this episode

One of the wonders of a copywriting career is how versatile and flexible it can be. But having so many opportunities and so much freedom can feel overwhelming, especially when you don’t know which direction is best to take.

Today, Nicki and Kate answer the long standing debate once and for all: Is it better to focus on on-staff or freelance copywriting careers? The answer is not as black and white as you might think…

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