This post is long overdue—I need to thank my followers
Though I’m the one who posts on Instagram daily, I couldn’t do it alone. I’ve got lots of people who support me in a variety of ways, and I’m very thankful to all of them.
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Are companies justified in their pushback against remote work?
During the COVID-19 pandemic, we learned that remote work was much more possible than previously imagined. But what’s happened since then? Why’s everyone forcing employees back to the office?
Do you suffer from imposter syndrome? I do—but not like you think
It seems like “imposter syndrome” is pretty common. It wouldn’t be inconceivable that I suffered from it when I changed careers. But did I?
10 reasons a professional copywriter is better than ChatGPT
There’s lots of panic about how ChatGPT is going to take our jobs, but here are 10 reasons a professional copywriter is better than ChatGPT
A typical day as an English copywriter—get the inside scoop now
Many folks know I changed jobs 3 years ago, but you probably don’t know what a typical day looks like for me. Wonder no more!
Need cold marketing email tips? Don’t make these 9 critical mistakes
We all hate spam and unwanted marketing emails. But if you have to send them out to grow your audience, these cold marketing email tips can boost your chances of converting customers.
Getting help with English copy in Korea is easy—you just have to ask
Want to get help with your English copy in Korea, but don’t know who to ask? Worried it’ll cost too much? You can afford free, can’t you?
Signs, menus, and ads—awkward English in Korea survey results continued
What do people really think about public-facing English in Korea? Check out the second part of my two-part blog examining the results of a survey on awkward English in Korea, focusing on comments and opinions from survey respondents.
How to become a copywriter (and can anyone really become a successful copywriter?)
It seems everyone wants to learn how to become a copywriter these days. But can anyone become a copywriter with just determination and grit?
How I post daily on Instagram and three other social media platforms
If you’ve followed me for any amount of time, you know I post regularly. Every day, in fact. This takes effort, organization, and planning. Find out just how much and learn how I’m able to post daily on Instagram and three other social media platforms.
English signs in Korea—free list of approved signs businesses can use to look professional
I post daily about awkward English signs in Korea. After doing this for 2 years, I’ve documented the most common mistakes I’ve found and shared the correct way to write these signs to help your business appear more professional.
English Korean city slogans—the good, the bad, and the ugly (a definitive guide)
English Korean city slogans are nothing new, though they do tend to change quite often. Unfortunately, they rarely change for the good. Check out this massive collection of English city slogans for cities in Korea, including links to the city sites and commentary on each slogan.
Tricky English grammar questions—how a freelance copywriter and proofreader gets answers
Getting answers to tricky English grammar questions can be quite a challenge, even for me! See what tools and tricks I use to get to the bottom of things when Grammarly and simple Google searches don’t cut it.
From EFL teacher to English copywriter and proofreader, two years on—what’s the verdict?
Has it already been more than two years since I left a 25+ year teaching career after being forced out of my university teaching position? Spoiler alert—it has! Find out how I’m doing in my new career, whether I have any regrets, and what the future holds.
6 reasons why error-free copy is always better than text full of mistakes
Surely spelling and grammar only matter in academia, right? But is that really true? When was the last time writing something correctly worked out bad for you? How about a typo or a misspelled word? How often have those mistakes benefited you?
Why should Koreans use DC CopyPro’s English copywriting and proofreading service?
If the Internet is to be believed, DC CopyPro’s English copywriting and proofreading services for Koreans will soon be replaced by ChatGPT. Is this phenomenon taking the Internet by storm really a threat?
I SEOUL U is no more—the new Seoul city slogan is…
I Seoul U is finally being retired. There are four finalists for the public vote on, as they help choose the new Seoul city slogan. Will the new slogan be better? Can it possibly be worse?
6 benefits of hiring a professional English copywriter or proofreader
Hiring a professional English copywriter or proofreader can be one of the best decisions you make for your Korean brand—find out why.
Eighteen months into my unplanned career change, and things are going…
No one is immune from the curve balls life throws at us. All we can do is try to adapt and roll with the punches. Here’s my 18-month update about how my unplanned career change is going, including a few personal updates.
It’s easy to hire a freelance English copywriter and proofreader in Korea
If you’re reluctant to hire a native English-speaking copywriter or proofreader because you’re not sure how the process works, what services you’ll receive, or if you can request edits, this post is for you. Learn my process and discover how easy it is to work with DC CopyPro.