“Volunteer for as much as you can, but don’t let people take the mick!”

“I love the ideas stage. Anything’s possible – nothing stands between the blank page and creative excellence.”

“Employers (and clients) don’t really want writers, they want people who can solve their problems. The more copy-related problems you’ve learned to overcome, the better equipped you’ll be.”

“Believe in yourself, be true to your style of writing – and you will build a reputation. Then you’ll find most of your clients will start to come via referral.”