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Overcome Self-Doubt and Build Confidence with Copywriter Dan Nelken

In this episode, Fab and our co-host Dan Nelken gets real about the wild world of copywriting, freelancing, and creative confidence. Dan—bestselling author of A Self Help Guide for Copywriters—drops some serious wisdom on balancing data with gut instinct, building a killer support network, and making your words actually feel something.

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In this episode, Fab and our co-host Dan Nelken gets real about the wild world of copywriting, freelancing, and creative confidence. Dan—bestselling author of A Self Help Guide for Copywriters—drops some serious wisdom on balancing data with gut instinct, building a killer support network, and making your words actually feel something.

He also spills his go-to tools for staying sane as a freelancer and shares why he named his inner critic “Alan” (spoiler: it’s hilarious and helpful). Whether you’re a newbie or a pro, this chat is packed with insights to level up your creative game. Tune in—you won’t want to miss it!

Key takeaways

  • Good writing comes down to keeping your characters and dialogue simple and real
  • Even the most experienced creatives deal with self-doubt – it’s totally normal!
  • Getting involved in a community can spark creativity and help you get honest feedback
  • Having a game plan makes the creative process feel less overwhelming
  • Breaking down complex stuff into simple terms helps everyone learn better
  • Understanding your own creative process helps you grow and improve
  • Sometimes all you need is a good prompt or technique to get those creative juices flowing

About Dan Nelken

Dan Nelken is the author of the international best-selling book A Self-Help Guide for Copywriters—a book many are calling a modern classic. He’s now a speaker and educator for many of the world’s most famous brands and creative ad agencies. As a professional creative, his work has appeared in award shows nationally, internationally, and on his mother’s fridge.

Episode Rescources  ✍️

Connect with Dan Nelken on LinkedIn: Visit here

Subscribe to Dan’s Newsletter: Join here

Writing Under Pressure Course: Explore here

Mind Management, Not Time Management by David Kadavy: Check it out

A Self-Help Guide for Copywriters by Dan Nelken: Check it out

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