Copywriting life

06 Nov 2019

7 benefits to winning a copywriting award

James McCann Ellerington on why copywriting awards matter.

20 Sep 2019

How to stop analysis paralysis from getting in the way of your writing

James McCann-Ellerington on how to ditch the excuses and start writing.

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18 Sep 2019

It’s not me, it’s you! When to break up with a client

Sally Major’s thoughts on how to figure out if it’s time to part ways a client.

04 Sep 2019

Are creatives born or made?

Lauren McNeish considers whether creativity is nature or nurture.

08 Aug 2019

5 essential skills great copywriters have in common

What abilities and qualities do brilliant copywriters share? Anna Gunning has drawn up a list.

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24 Jul 2019

Why you should perfect your elevator pitch TODAY

Nicky Weelen explains why you need to have your elevator pitch ready and waiting.

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19 Jul 2019

I’m in a different world: adjusting to the freelance mindset

Sean Patrick Hand on the change in perspective that happens when you start working for yourself.

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17 Jul 2019

I hate you! How to handle negative feedback from a client when you’re a freelancer

What do you do when a client doesn’t like the copy you’ve produced? Rowan Martin explains.

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05 Jul 2019

How to beat procrastination

Avoiding doing that task that’s been hanging around your to-do list for a while? Karen Evennett speaks to an expert who has a tip that might help you start it.

27 Jun 2019

My first twelve months as a freelancer

Matthew Dryzmala looks back on his first year as a self-employed copywriter.

26 Jun 2019

How to write copy that doesn’t want to be written

What can you do when your creative juices have dried up? Steve Bilko has a few ideas.

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13 Jun 2019

What I learned when I spilt coffee on my laptop

Andre Spiteri explains what he did when he thought his Macbook was a goner.

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