will someone actually pay me for this?

By Angie | May 21, 2019 |

There’s this interesting kneejerk reaction that happens when you’re thinking of ways to get people to give you money. Of course, there are a few exceptional people who either feel no such fear, or feel it and proceed anyway. But for the rest of us, that question of “yeah, but is this something people will…

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getting advice you didn’t ask for

By Angie | May 3, 2019 |

I think it’s safe to say we’ve all been there… Screwing up the courage to share something you’ve been working hard on, and ask for feedback. And then that feeling of being sucker-punched when someone reacts critically. This happens often in copy and marketing, so I have seen folks develop an interesting self-defense mechanism to…

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What angry IHOP people can teach you about business.

By Angie | April 1, 2013 |

I had a shitty moment at IHOP today. It damn near ruined my whole day, too. For those of you who don’t already know me, I’m a rather feisty redhead with a foul mouth who just so happens to have several visible tattoos. Image credit | _gee_ I am also a writer. Specifically, a copywriter. I…

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