Why VIP Days Make 0 Sense for Copywriters (Episode 286)

A client hires you for a “VIP day.”

Suddenly, you’re tasked with:

• Kicking off the project
• Writing a creative brief
• Coming up with a strong concept
• Outlining the copy Writing the copy (for how many deliverables is another question …)
• Getting feedback on that copy
• Incorporating that feedback
• Getting final sign off 

… all in the span of 8 hours.

And let’s be real: no one has 8 good hours of work in them every day.

On this Build Your Copywriting Business podcast episode, Kate and I are digging into why VIP days make 0 sense—for you and especially for your clients!

Just the thought of this task list stresses me out. And, I know some copywriting “gurus” tout the benefit of VIP days, but these days are reputation ruiners, my friend. Here’s why…

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Mentioned in the Episode

• Copywriting Is Only 1/3 Writing—Here’s Why That Affects How You Charge
• Copywriting Rush Fees: When and How to Charge Them
• What Do You Bill For? (And What Don’t You?)
• The Case for Slowing Down: Fast Copywriting Doesn’t Equal Better Copywriting

Related Links

• How Can You Know if a Copywriting Deadline is Doable?
• 5 Easy Tips for Maximizing Your Time

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