Freelancing
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25 Oct 2017
Want a copywriting job? Here’s what I look for
Rebecca Nicholl’s quick guide to applying for copywriting jobs.
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27 Sep 2017
Don’t be a starving writer. Steer clear of the mills
Ever wondered how much you’d have to work to make ends meet writing for content mills? Andrew Nattan’s worked it out.
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13 Sep 2017
Should you have a copywriting niche, or should you generalise?
To specialise, or not to specialise? Gillian Jones shares her experiences and views.
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30 Aug 2017
The seven deadly sins of freelance copywriting
Andy Nattan’s handy guide to making sure you’re copywriter of virtue.
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02 Aug 2017
Why you shouldn’t rely on content mills for long-term work
Gillian Jones explains why she thinks using content mills isn’t the best way to build your copywriting business.
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26 Jul 2017
Can freelancers really work from anywhere?
Freelancers can work from wherever they want, right? Given her experiences, Julia Cameron’s not so sure.
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16 May 2017
Why are female copywriters paid 29% less than men?
Want to earn more and work less? Andy Maslen has a few suggestions for you.
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26 Apr 2017
How can we shrink the gender pay gap in copywriting?
With male copywriters earning, on average, 29% more than women, we ask what can be done to shrink the gender pay gap.
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07 Apr 2017
Are you freelance for tax reasons?
Catherine Every wants to know why freelance copywriters go freelance. Was the tax regime a driving force for you?
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16 Mar 2017
Making tax digital: the biggest change to freelance tax for a generation
As the government plans to transform the tax system, is your business ready for digital accounting?
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09 Mar 2017
How freelance copywriters pay for themselves
Elise Spicer dissects the reasons why copywriters are great for business.
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28 Feb 2017
Black dogs and blue Mondays: freelancing and depression
How do you cope with depression when your livelihood relies on you being productive?
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