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28 May 2019
How does age add value to a copywriter?
Anna Metcalfe reflects on the advantages of choosing a copywriter with tonnes of experience.
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28 May 2019
6 of the best… Copywriting HACKS!
You don’t need a copywriter. You just need some big words, obscure jargon and access to Spell Cheque. So says Jo Watson.
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28 May 2019
How to write an effective brand manifesto
Richard Spencer of writing agency A Thousand Monkeys shares his advice on crafting an effective brand manifesto.
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28 May 2019
Is It Always Bad To Use Jargon In Your Copy?
André Spiteri reckons jargon isn’t always the work of the devil. Here are two examples of how and why jargon can be useful (or essential).
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23 May 2019
What I learned in my first month as a freelance copywriter
Shaun Patrick Hand looks back on his first few weeks in the world of freelance copywriting.
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16 May 2019
We need to talk about late payments
What do you do when your clients don’t pay on time? Sally Major has a few ideas.
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15 May 2019
How to find freelance copywriting work
Alice Hollis’ practical advice on finding copywriting clients.
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09 May 2019
14 tips for working with a copywriter
Matthew Dryzmala’s guide to what to expect when you work with a copywriter, and how to get the best out of them.
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08 May 2019
Facing a personal crisis when you’re self-employed
Karen Bright explains how she coped when devastating major life events made it difficult for her to stay on top of her workload.
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24 Apr 2019
Do puns have a place in advertising?
To pun or not to pun? That’s the question Jonathan Wilcock’s asking.
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22 Apr 2019
How to cheat your way to error-free content
Sanina Kaur’s guide to tools to help make sure that there aren’t any embarrassing mistakes in your writing.
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17 Apr 2019
Have you tried the black cab exercise?
Alice Hollis shares a simple exercise that can help you get to the bottom of the emotions driving your clients and customers.
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