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17 Mar 2022

Just give me the words and shut the heck up!

What can you learn from not being chosen for a copywriting project? Lots says Helen Gent

16 Mar 2022

Meaty, mighty truth: 5 freelancing feelings to challenge and overcome

Amber Smith’s advice on some of the emotions that can come up when you start freelancing and how to cope with them

08 Mar 2022

What I learnt from taking a digital holiday from Instagram

Just over a year ago, I deleted Instagram. I was tired, drained and ready for a break. So, for the purposes of my mental health, I broke up with Instagram. […]

02 Mar 2022

How to respond to the worst job posts in the world

Doug Smith’s suggestions for dealing with potential clients who are tight-lipped when it comes to details about their project

01 Mar 2022

Tips for first time book writers, from a first time book writer

Where on earth do you start when you’re writing a book? And how do you deal with the non-writing parts of the process? Helen Hill shares her experiences

22 Feb 2022

Empathy as a career strength

Why is empathy helpful if you’re a freelancer? Emma Wright explains

16 Feb 2022

Price per project or price per hour?

Catherine Every tackles the perennial pricing question

15 Feb 2022

What comes first – the website copy or the website design?

The words or the look and feel? Pip Christie considers what should be at the top of your list when you’re creating a new website.

08 Feb 2022

Bland awareness

Jo Watson explains why marketing your business shouldn’t be an identikit, me me me or focus-free affair

02 Feb 2022

Why writing for print is still as exciting as ever

Diane Vanstone thinks creating copy for print marketing remains an alluring prospect. Here’s why.

27 Jan 2022

Copycat: 9 things cats and copywriters have in common

Tessa Parry-Wingfield’s convinced that copywriters and cats share some surprising traits and behaviours

26 Jan 2022

3 great non-fiction writers every copywriter should read

Here’s a trio of well-known writers that, in Dan Lever’s opinion, copywriters can learn from

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