Copywriting life

11 Apr 2017

Anyone Can Write Stuff. Not Everyone Can Be a Copywriter

Anna McLouglin explores the skills that copywriters require and ruminates on why copywriting is such a challenging profession.

23 Feb 2017

Why free copy samples are terrible for copywriters and clients

Six reasons why free copy samples are bad for business.

15 Feb 2017

Copywriting – the most fun you can have with two fingers?

Copywriter Trevor Barrett shares his reasons for loving his work.

10 Jan 2017

2016: my year in copywriting

Alison Bowyer compares the reality of 2016 with her business plan.

16 Dec 2016

My first year freelancing: what I learned in 2016

Jack Barclay writes about his first year of freelancing – and fatherhood.

14 Dec 2016

Copywriting survey 2017 – have your say

Last year, 610 copywriters completed our first survey. Now it’s time to do it all again.

08 Dec 2016

6 email lists I actually read (and recommend to you)

Anna Gunning shares her favourite email newsletters for copywriters.

23 Nov 2016

Redefining recruitment in content marketing — an industry in infancy

Read highlights from the Bristol Content Group as they discuss recruiting copywriters and content marketers,

18 Nov 2016

How can you get copywriting work with agencies?

What’s the secret to getting hired by agencies?

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31 Oct 2016

Recommend your favourite books on copywriting

Which books should every copywriter read?

27 Oct 2016

One way or another, mentoring is for you

What’s the point of mentors? Ben Hampson has the answers…

11 Oct 2016

Content design and the GOV.UK beta – part 3

In the third of four posts, Sarah Richards, former Head of Content at GOV.UK, continues her story.

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