Skip to content

DC CopyPro

  • HOME
  • 한국어
    • 한국어 사용 고객
    • 100% 무료 영어 컨설팅
  • Portfolio
  • More
    • Blog
    • About
    • 100% Free English Consulting
    • All Testimonials
    • Free Content Audit
    • FAQ
  • Contact

Tag: switching careers

A picture of a unicorn with wings rearing up on its hind legs, wings spread, against white clouds with sun shining through.
October 24, 2021October 24, 2021 demizach copywriting, Musings, proofreading

Wanted: Unicorn—must have three horns, six legs, and stripes

Trying to transition from an English instructor to an English copywriter and proofreader in Korea, was challenging at times, especially after looking at hundreds of job ads. Many job ads looking for an English copywriter or proofreader are actually looking for something else.

A very colorful vector image of the word update against a background of colorful arrows all pointing up, introducing a 6-month update on what it's been like, switching to a career of English copywriting and English proofreading
August 15, 2021November 2, 2021 demizach copywriting, Musings, proofreading, Uncategorized

Is it time to quit after six months of playing English copywriter?

This week is officially six months since I decided to switch careers and become a freelance English copywriter. The freelance lifestyle can be tough. Is it time to end this experiment?

A picture of a shiny golden gavel, used to deliver the verdict on my decision to switch careers to English copywriting and English proofreading
June 20, 2021August 22, 2021 demizach copywriting, Musings, proofreading

What’s the verdict? Was it a mistake to become a freelance English copywriter?

Part II of a blog post in which I reflect on my decision to switch careers 4 months ago and become a freelance English copywriter. And the verdict is...

A picture of an explosion with the word BOOM exploding off the page, to introduce idea that it may have been a disaster trying to transition to English copywriting and English proofreading
June 13, 2021August 22, 2021 demizach copywriting, Musings, proofreading

English copywriter/proofreader—perfect life choice or complete disaster?

Four months ago, I made the choice to switch careers and become a freelance English copywriter and proofreader. Looking back on what I've learned and wondering if I made the right choice.

A picture of a dark bottle with a colorful label displaying the word mockup, indicating the importance of using an English copywriting service for product labeling
March 2, 2021August 22, 2021 demizach beginnings

How not to give your product a dumb English name—ask a native speaker!

What happens when you you think you know better than a native speaker?

A one way street indicating that may only be one career path open to me—English copywriting
February 15, 2021August 22, 2021 demizach beginnings

25-year EFL veteran attempts to reinvent himself as the big 5–0 looms

How I stumbled into copywriting and proofreading

Instagram

🇰🇷 Sunday City Slogans—District Edition! 🇰🇷⁠
🐯호랑들 화이팅!/Go tiges!🐯⁠
🍎잘 익은 사과네요!/That is one fine apple!🍍⁠
🕚️원어민 문법 교정자가 필요한 이유입니다./ This is why you need a native English proofreader.🕤️⁠
🚪못 들어가겠네요./I guess we can't go in.🚪⁠
🤚손수 제작한 간판인 것 같아요./I think this sign was handmade.🤚⁠

Submit A Pic!

Submit your picture of awkward English!

Latest Blog Post

  • 1 demizach
    • I SEOUL U is no more. The new Seoul city slogan is…
Korean Business License

Follow Me

  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
  • Instagram

Follow me on Blogsbunny

Create a website or blog at WordPress.com
 

Loading Comments...