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18 Oct 2017

The Freelance Files: ‘great! I get to work at home!’

In the first instalment of The Freelance Files, Sanina Kaur sheds some light on what it’s really like to live life in the freelance lane.

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16 Oct 2017

Copywriting Conference 2017 – was it any good?

Dawn Kofie gives us her take on Copywriting Conference 2017.

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27 Sep 2017

Don’t be a starving writer. Steer clear of the mills

Ever wondered how much you’d have to work to make ends meet writing for content mills? Andrew Nattan’s worked it out.

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20 Sep 2017

Why does business writing have to be formal? We’re not robots!

Abbie Pullman wants to know why we still get all starchy and buttoned up when it comes to business writing.

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13 Sep 2017

Should you have a copywriting niche, or should you generalise?

To specialise, or not to specialise? Gillian Jones shares her experiences and views.

Business writing tips for easy and effective results by Robert Bullard
06 Sep 2017

Book review – Business Writing Tips for Easy and Effective Results

Anna Gunning’s thoughts on Robert Bullard’s collection of “170 punchy tips” for effective business writing.

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30 Aug 2017

The seven deadly sins of freelance copywriting

Andy Nattan’s handy guide to making sure you’re copywriter of virtue.

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23 Aug 2017

10 tips to help you write brilliant copy that sells

Tips from Timothy Woods to help you make sure your copy does what it’s supposed to.

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16 Aug 2017

ProCopywriters: what’s not to like?

Birgit Diggins shares some of the ways that ProCopywriters has helped her build her copywriting business.

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02 Aug 2017

Why you shouldn’t rely on content mills for long-term work

Gillian Jones explains why she thinks using content mills isn’t the best way to build your copywriting business.

26 Jul 2017

Can freelancers really work from anywhere?

Freelancers can work from wherever they want, right? Given her experiences, Julia Cameron’s not so sure.

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19 Jul 2017

How I increased my client’s customer base by 21% (with no paid advertising budget)

Chris Bilko explains how he helped a craft beer club boost its number of subscribers.

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