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12 Feb 2018

What’s the big deal about podcasts?

Sanina Kaur explains why podcasting can be an effective marketing tool.

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05 Feb 2018

Perfectionism: how do I survive it as a copywriter?

Susan Hammond shares her ideas about how to make your perfectionism work for you.

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29 Jan 2018

Going it alone: ten top tips for starting out as a freelancer

Mary Whitehouse’s guide to kick-starting your freelance copywriting career.

02 Jan 2018

Copywriting survey 2018 – have your say

Complete the ProCopywriters survey before 31 January 2018.

20 Dec 2017

Bloopers of a copywriting newbie: missing the target

Susan Hammond gives us the chance to learn from her (copywriting) mistakes.

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18 Dec 2017

My festive favourite

Simon Beasor explains why a passage from Dickens sums up Christmas for him.

30 Nov 2017

Finding copywriting jobs – advice from a recruiter

CJ Walker of Firehead Recruitment offers a few simple tips for copywriters looking for work.

30 Nov 2017

Why is branding important for freelance copywriters?

Leif Kendall suggests that branding can give you a head start when it comes to finding clients you love.

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22 Nov 2017

Copywriter? Or actor?

How do you capture the right voice in your copy? Rebecca Nicholl suggests taking inspiration from the acting world.

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15 Nov 2017

The essential checklist for writing call to actions that convert

Not sure how to create effective call to actions? Sanina Kaur explains how.

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01 Nov 2017

Direct response copy: why you should go old-school

Could direct response copywriting help you sharpen your skills? Glenn Fisher thinks so.

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25 Oct 2017

Want a copywriting job? Here’s what I look for

Rebecca Nicholl’s quick guide to applying for copywriting jobs.

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