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27 Feb 2017
Win a ticket to our Copywriting Conference and a Pro membership!
Enter our Twitter competition to win a Copywriting Conference ticket – and 1 year of Pro membership.
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23 Feb 2017
Why free copy samples are terrible for copywriters and clients
Six reasons why free copy samples are bad for business.
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21 Feb 2017
How other copywriters can support your freelance business
Anna Gunning suggests that your fellow copywriters are not just a source of support – they can also connect you to great clients.
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20 Feb 2017
Do you have a plan Z in case freelancing doesn’t fly?
Joanna Brown suggests that freelancers should have a backup plan in case freelancing doesn’t work out.
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20 Feb 2017
Book review – May I have your attention please? by Mish Slade
Short, snappy and upbeat, this book’s target audience is anyone suffering from Flat Copy Syndrome, and who wants to sound more human and engaging.
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15 Feb 2017
Copywriting – the most fun you can have with two fingers?
Copywriter Trevor Barrett shares his reasons for loving his work.
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08 Feb 2017
Copywriting conference tickets on sale now
Book your ticket to PCN’s fourth Copywriting Conference in London this October.
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06 Feb 2017
Why you need to rid your copy of ‘mystery meat’
Is your website clearly labelled, or are you serving users a load of mystery meat?
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03 Feb 2017
5 lessons in year one as a freelance copywriter
Krysten Swindells shares her experience of starting her freelance copywriting career after maternity leave.
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02 Feb 2017
Are the days of the personal blog coming to an end? Dawn Kofie considers the rise of Medium and LinkedIn for blogging.
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31 Jan 2017
We need to talk about copywriting feedback
Becky Matthews talks feedback, and how clients can provide useful copy reviews.
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24 Jan 2017
Copywriting for global clients – an untapped market?
Ben Lloyd’s Hungarian holiday suggests a new market for copywriters.
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