Tammy Powell started her career as a veterinarian, but after lots of sleepless nights on emergency shifts, she decided to make a change and pursue a freelance copywriting career. Now, as the owner of PetCopywriter.com, she works as a copywriter and content specialist for the pet and veterinary industries. She's also a travel writer. She loves how being a writer allows her to not only combine her interests of animals and writing, but also to have the freedom in her schedule to travel more, …
Why Copywriting is One of the Best Portable Careers
"My question is how much schooling or classes did you invest in or is this a path you self taught?" A reader sent in that question after receiving a recent email about portable careers. She was asking about my training as a writer. Writing is one of the most portable of careers, and as a writer you truly have a location independent business. JK Rowling wrote the first Harry Potter book by hand on cafe napkins while her daughter slept. Most of us today use computers and need an internet …
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Choosing a Niche for Your Portable Career
Which way will lead to a more profitable portable career? Offering to do "everything" in your industry, or offering a service or product that's very specific? If you're a writer, will you write everything for everyone? Well, maybe you could, but how would you market your services? How do you stand out from the crowd? You'll go farther, faster, if you carve out a narrow niche for yourself. When you do that you can develop a reputation for excellence and expertise, and you'll become the go-to …
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