Text Emily! It's happened to me, to friends, to collaborators, and to my clients... And while "imitation" is supposedly the "sincerest form of flattery" (Oscar Wilde), NO ONE LIKES A COPYCAT! In this episode, we get into a recent (minor) horror story of my own, talk about why it's so important not to copy and paste, a few ideas on how to avoid being a copycat, and how to decrease the chances of being copied. We get into: What it feels like to be copiedSix reasons not to copycatFour ideas to help you slow down and avoid copying someone Three ways to decrease your chances of being copiedDon't steal "Somebody's Law" ...and more! Resources and Sources Cited: Karen Kenney's Podcast Episode "Giving Credit Matters" Taylor Lunt's Blog on "Somebody's Law" Content with Character Episode: Plan Your Content with EaseConnect with Me! Need help coming up with your own, original content and ideas!? Book a Content Catalyst Strategy Session with Me! I'd love to help you come up with 100's of FRESH, unique-to-you ideas. Who Am I? I'm a Content Copywriter, Speaker, and Podcast Host of Content with Character and She Built This. Since 2014, I've had experience running brick-and-mortar as well as online businesses. I've worked with 100+ industries as a copywriter, and help my clients write original copy and content they can feel confident in. For fun, I love nerdy word games, reading, listening to podcasts, and hiking in the woods with my husband, Jason, and our dog, Clyde.Email: emily@emilyaborn.comWebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedInShe Built This PodcastBook a Strategy Session with Me