📖Turn the Page📖Hi Reader! After the last email, I kept thinking about the question underneath the question. (There's always a sneaky one you want to ask but can't) Not “How did you do it?” But: Can I do it too? So let me say something clearly: Copywriting is not some mysterious creative gift. It’s not about being witty on command or having a journalism degree (Not to say you can’t go this route but 🤷‍♀️). What it is about is clear, precise communication. And let's be honest—teachers are professional communicators. In fact teachers (and this includes anyone formerly known as teacher, lol) are top notch freakin’ communicators. Think about what you already do every day:
(Do you see where I’m headed, Reader?) These things are at the core of copywriting.Not fancy words or ivy league grad school degrees. Not hype. Just clarity.When I started, I didn’t magically become someone new. I mean yes, I needed some foundational skills to do this work. But mostly I just redirected skills I had already built in the classroom. The difference? In the classroom, those skills were capped by the salary SOMEONE ELSE believed the job should pay. Outside of this environment, these skills are valued by the results they get for a company. That’s a very different game. Can you feel how different? Imagine your salary went up every time one of your students had an "aha" moment. Every time each kid went on to the next grade. Every time a student or parent or colleague told you how good you are at your job and why. But outside of teaching, these things—the results of your hard work—build your portfolio. And yes, allow you to reap the benefits of the blood, sweat and tears you've invested. (So many tears, y'all) Most teachers think they need: More credentials What do they actually need? A clear path for foundational upskilling + applying what they already know. That’s what I’ll be breaking down in the upcoming FREE masterclass. Not just “copywriting is cool.” But: • What it actually is Because momentum doesn’t come from hype. It comes from competence + strategy. And that combo is built Step by Step (Ooooh baby). (Sorry. IYKYK. Although I hear they made a comeback.) If you’ve been wondering whether you could walk this path… Stay tuned. Next week I’ll share the details. And if you’re already thinking, Okay Meredith… I’m listening. Just hit reply and let me know which part you’re most curious about...I’m shaping this training around what YOU need most! I'll just be over here practicing my moves until then... ​ ​ |
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đź“–Turn the Pageđź“– "What if I hate it, Mom?" I signed deeply, fighting the urge to just tell her she didn't have to do it. She had been complaining and whining the entire ride over the pool. If it's one thing that sends me over the edge it's incessant whining about something that hasn't happened yet. I gathered my patience and my breath and was about to launch into a familiar diatribe about why we have to honor our commitments, stay the course, try new things etc. And then, I blew out all the...
Turn the page Meredith Cooley HI Reader!! I'm back. (Mostly). With a story. It hasn't ended yet, which makes it the best kind. Because here I am in the middle, sticking my finger out to get a sense of which way the wind is blowing and thought I'd drop in and give you an update. I've moved 16 times in the last 24 years. Moving, as it were, became a specialty of mine. When people would list moving amongst the top 3 stressors (wedged between divorce and death), I would scoff: "Surely people are...
đź“–Turn the Pageđź“– Announcement! I am building an on demand, self-paced version of From Classroom to Copywriter that I'm very excited about! A few of you have let me know you might be interested. If you haven't let me know but think it could be cool, stay tuned for info. The short version: Positives: Less time and much less money Downsides: No community aspect and no coaching with yours truly) stay tuned. I will be starting a waitlist for those who think they want to hop on board the debut...