This was simultaneously wonderful and envy-inducing to read. I have so much admiration for you and your career journey - and, of course, the way you write about it. You are so clearly in love with what you do, and so meant for the work that you've pursued, hurdles and all. I am, I have to admit, a little unsure about my own work and what to do next (I'm also a copywriter and editor, though I say that sheepishly now I've seen your experience!). I will try and take some of the energy and vim you've marinaded this in, and use it to motivate myself. Thank you so much for sharing!
hey!! no sheepishness here please!! i think when you truly love writing copy, it’s not about the brands – it’s about the words and how you make them work. the real craft is in making readers interested in the least interesting topics (hello, TV licensing). i think that’s the real joy and payoff – not always who you’re doing it for.
thanks so much for reading and for taking the time to share your thoughts!
Loooved reading this. When I was (re/kick)starting my career last year, I thought there was just one straight path you had to take to get to where you want to go - but that's just such a lie. This is such a testament to getting what you want out of life on your own terms, no matter who stands in your way or what you're 'supposed’ to do. Shoot the shot, go to the courses, write and write and write 🧡
This was simultaneously wonderful and envy-inducing to read. I have so much admiration for you and your career journey - and, of course, the way you write about it. You are so clearly in love with what you do, and so meant for the work that you've pursued, hurdles and all. I am, I have to admit, a little unsure about my own work and what to do next (I'm also a copywriter and editor, though I say that sheepishly now I've seen your experience!). I will try and take some of the energy and vim you've marinaded this in, and use it to motivate myself. Thank you so much for sharing!
hey!! no sheepishness here please!! i think when you truly love writing copy, it’s not about the brands – it’s about the words and how you make them work. the real craft is in making readers interested in the least interesting topics (hello, TV licensing). i think that’s the real joy and payoff – not always who you’re doing it for.
thanks so much for reading and for taking the time to share your thoughts!
Loooved reading this. When I was (re/kick)starting my career last year, I thought there was just one straight path you had to take to get to where you want to go - but that's just such a lie. This is such a testament to getting what you want out of life on your own terms, no matter who stands in your way or what you're 'supposed’ to do. Shoot the shot, go to the courses, write and write and write 🧡
I was also going to write exactly this!
Interesting and inspiring to hear about 😊