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02 Jun 2015

For want of a word

Tom Albrighton on how a tiny copy tweak could have saved the #lastsummer campaign from a social media beasting.

01 Jun 2015

Invoice payment well overdue? Here’s what to do next

Caroline Gibson sets out some practical steps you can take to get overdue invoices paid.

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28 May 2015

Is it EVER okay to swear in marketing copy?

Doug Kessler challenges us to think about why swear words are a no-go zone in marketing copy.

26 May 2015

There’s more to being a freelance copywriter than just writing good words

Marketing, accounting, project management…it’s a wonder freelancers have any time to spend on actual copywriting.

22 May 2015

For the love of God, can we all stop saying ‘passionate’?

David McGuire argues that copywriters caught using the word ‘passionate’ should be openly mocked.

21 May 2015

Cheeky Nando’s – a copywriting message behind the meme

The Nando’s meme shows how using jargon or the vernacular can alienate large parts of your target audience.

18 May 2015

How to get paid on time, every time

Caroline Gibson sets out some practical steps you can take to make sure you’re paid for your freelance copywriting work on time.

11 May 2015

The push and pull of writing for new parents

Heidi Stephens on the challenges of copywriting for parenting brands and how the baby landscape is changing.

07 May 2015

Are you adding value? Then you need to be charging for it

Why copywriters should ditch day rates and price-per-word fees, and use value-based pricing instead.

29 Apr 2015

Old Speckled Hen gives good copy

Loaded with humour and sharp-witted comments, these ads keep us interested and keep us reading.

20 Apr 2015

How to deal with copywriting feedback

Every copywriter needs to find an effective way to deal with client feedback on their work.

13 Apr 2015

How to avoid ‘conjunctionitis’

Confused by conjunctions? Geraldine Jones sets the record straight on how to use and not abuse them.

06 Mar 2015

Press Releases: Four Perennial Hazards and How to Avoid Them

Four big mistake to avoid when drafting press releases.

06 Mar 2015

The evolution of language

Language should reflect the experiences we’ve yet to have, as well as our day-to-day lives.

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