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August 22, 2018

What is a changemaker?

August 22, 2018/ Jess van Roekel
What is a changemaker?

Whatever their job title, changemakers are driven by a desire to serve and make an impact.

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Copywriting
changemakers, impactful business, values, mission, Musings
August 05, 2018

Dear self-deprecation: I’m breaking up with you

August 05, 2018/ Jess van Roekel
Dear self-deprecation: I’m breaking up with you

Why I’m ready to stop playing small.

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Copywriting, Mindset
self-deprecation, Musings
June 08, 2017

What is your business blogging personality type?

June 08, 2017/ Jess van Roekel
What is your business blogging personality type?

Are you an influencer, personal brand, relationship builder, problem solver, industry leader or corporate?

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June 08, 2017/ Jess van Roekel/ 2 Comments
Copywriting, Blogging
business blogging, tone of voice, branding, Musings
April 11, 2017

How every entrepreneur can become a writer

April 11, 2017/ Jess van Roekel
How every entrepreneur can become a writer

I believe every entrepreneur needs to be able to write about their business in a clear, compelling way. But what if you struggle to find the right words? Here's how you can become a well-read writer - even if you hate writing.

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Copywriting
Content Strategy, Branding, Blogging, Thought Leadership, Ghostwriting
January 12, 2017

How to stand out in a crowded blogging space

January 12, 2017/ Jess van Roekel
How to stand out in a crowded blogging space

Think there's no room for a new blogger on the scene? Think again. Here's my philosophy on turning heads in a crowded blogging space.

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Copywriting
Blogging, Branding
November 21, 2016

The moment I discovered I could be a writer

November 21, 2016/ Jess van Roekel
The moment I discovered I could be a writer

When I was 14, I won a radio competition that changed my life - and made me realise that pursuing a writing career wasn't a pipedream, but a perfectly realistic goal. 

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Copywriting
Musings
October 26, 2016

Introducing Hayley Clark

October 26, 2016/ Jess van Roekel
Introducing Hayley Clark

Hayley Clark is a Kiwi freelance copywriter currently living in Whistler, Canada. She contracts for Made of Words on a casual basis, in between chasing powder, missing New Zealand coffee, and writing clever things for her many lucky clients.

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Freelance Life, Copywriting
Interview
September 07, 2016

Why hire a copywriter?

September 07, 2016/ Made of Words/ Jess van Roekel
Why hire a copywriter?

We share the main reason we believe you should hire a freelance copywriter - and the answer might surprise you. 

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Copywriting
August 18, 2016

One thing you should do before starting a company blog

August 18, 2016/ Jess van Roekel
One thing you should do before starting a company blog

Blogging. Everyone's doing it. But is it the right marketing strategy for your business? Here's one thing you should do before you jump on the blogging bandwagon. 

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Copywriting
Blogging, Content Strategy
August 04, 2016

A day in the life of a freelance copywriter

August 04, 2016/ Jess van Roekel
A day in the life of a freelance copywriter

For those of you curious about what it's like to be a freelance copywriter, here's a glimpse into how I spend my working days. 

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Copywriting, Freelance Life
Routine, Musings
July 14, 2016

How learning French made me a better writer

July 14, 2016/ Jess van Roekel
How learning French made me a better writer

Studying French prompted me to delve deeper into the structure of my own language, and therefore helped me become a better writer and editor.

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July 14, 2016/ Jess van Roekel/ Comment
Copywriting
Learning, French, Musings

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