Freelancing
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05 Sep 2018
An hourly rate? Really? Are you sure?
Katherine Wildman says a polite but firm, ‘no thanks’ to charging by the hour.
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22 Aug 2018
15 tried and tested free (or dirt cheap) tools for copywriters
Andre Spiteri recommends a heap of apps that can save you time, energy and money.
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13 Aug 2018
What I’ve learnt after writing for 20+ years
Six things that Sanina Kaur has learned during two decades of writing.
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08 Aug 2018
What to do when you’ve lost your creative mojo
Lauren MacNeish has a few ideas about things you can try when inspiration’s in short supply.
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25 Jul 2018
How to get rich on copywriting
Want to earn your living by writing copy? Honor Clement-Hayes explains how it’s done.
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27 Jun 2018
Five top tips for overcoming loneliness as a sole trader
Elizabeth Hibbert’s tips for overcoming isolation if you work on your own.
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25 Jun 2018
Copywriting portfolios: why you need one and how to create it from scratch
Ruth Elvin’s guide to putting together the kind of copywriting portfolio that will help get you work.
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11 Jun 2018
I worked with a content mill: here’s what I learned
What’s working for a content mill really like? Andre Spiteri spills the beans.
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28 May 2018
Five easy ways to keep your clients happy
What do we want? Satisfied clients! When do we want them? Now! Richard Steele shows us how.
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09 May 2018
Professional social networking should be about showcasing, not showboating
Elizabeth Hibbert on how to make sure your social media content isn’t a load of charmless puffery.
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29 Jan 2018
Going it alone: ten top tips for starting out as a freelancer
Mary Whitehouse’s guide to kick-starting your freelance copywriting career.
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30 Nov 2017
Finding copywriting jobs – advice from a recruiter
CJ Walker of Firehead Recruitment offers a few simple tips for copywriters looking for work.
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