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Looking for Joy

Last Sunday, I chatted with a friend briefly about digging for joy: how it keeps us going, keeps us believing in good things even when it’s hard. The conversation reminded me of something I wrote last winter: “I don’t know when light will break through for us. We’re praying for spring to come…for our house […]

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Brand + Website Copy Project: Chef Brian Michael

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Custom Copy Project: Evie McLeod’s Website Copy

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When Life is Heavy, Do Something Beautiful

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5 Steps to Take Your Website Copy from Okay to Excellent

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What Worked and What Didn’t in 2024 (Studio Version)

Why Investing in Copywriting Can Bring You Much-Needed Clarity

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Stop Pushing Through When You Get Stuck.

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I Recommend Traveling Outside Your Home Country

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The Basic Structure of Writing Copy

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Favorite Things from This Winter

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Copy in One Day

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Invitational Marketing in a Manipulative World – Some Questions to Spark Conversation

Three Things that Inspire Me When I’m Stuck

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