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Subscribe to The Copywriter Code and demonstrate your commitment to professional standards.

Welcome back! As an existing ProCopywriters member, you just need to confirm your commitments below. No need to re-enter your account details.

How do you work as a copywriter?

This helps us show you the right requirements. Some standards apply only to independent practitioners.

Employment Status

employed independent

Not sure? If you invoice clients directly for your copywriting services, you're an independent practitioner.

Confirm your experience

Pro+ membership is for copywriters with professional experience.

Experience Confirmation

I have at least 2 years' professional copywriting experience, or equivalent experience gained through formal training programmes, internships, or mentored practice.

What counts as equivalent experience?

Equivalent experience might include:

Completing a recognised copywriting programme or qualification
Working in a related field such as journalism, marketing communications, or content writing
Significant mentored practice under an experienced copywriter
A combination of formal training and practical experience

We trust your professional judgement. If you believe you have equivalent competence, we welcome your application.

The Copywriter Code

Review the standards you're committing to as a Pro+ member.

Code of Conduct

The character of a professional copywriter - the values and ethics that guide our decisions.

Professional integrity - Uphold the highest standards in all working relationships
Client and employer relationships - Act in the best interests of clients at all times
Ethics, transparency and professional boundaries - Ensure work is ethically and legally sound
AI and technology - Use AI tools transparently and responsibly, maintaining human oversight
Industry responsibility - Support our professional community and elevate standards
Fair and sustainable pricing - Price transparently to reflect the strategic value of our work

Read the full Code of Conduct →

Code of Practice

How professional copywriters deliver excellent work - the processes, methods and standards.

Part 1: Core standards (all Pro+ members)

Professional competence and continuing development
Project management and communication
Quality, accuracy and accountability
Regulatory compliance
Responsible AI use
Accessibility and inclusion
Working with vulnerable users

Part 2: Independent practice (freelancers and agencies)

Scoping and pricing, contracts, insurance, self-promotion, disputes

Read the full Code of Practice →

Standards Commitment

I have read and understood The Copywriter Code, and I commit to following its principles in my professional practice.

👤 Employed / In-house pathway

You're all set for this step

As an employed copywriter, you don't have additional requirements.

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Part 2 of the Code of Practice doesn't apply to you.
The independent practice standards (insurance, contracts, etc.) are for freelancers and agencies. You're only required to follow the core standards in Part 1.

💼 Independent practitioner pathway

Professional insurance

Independent practitioners subscribing to the Code must hold professional indemnity insurance.

Insurance Confirmation

I confirm that I hold current professional indemnity insurance.

About insurance requirements

Professional indemnity insurance protects you and your clients if something goes wrong with your work. It covers claims arising from mistakes, negligence, or breach of professional duty.

Public liability insurance is also required if you meet clients in person or work from premises other than your own home.

Cyber insurance is recommended if you:

Store client data or sensitive documents on your own devices
Work in regulated sectors (healthcare, financial services, legal)
Input confidential information into AI tools or third-party platforms
Manage client websites, email systems or digital assets

Need insurance? Many providers offer policies for freelance writers from around 100-150 GBP per year.

Continuing professional development

Pro+ members commit to ongoing learning and development.

CPD Commitment

I commit to completing at least 20 hours of continuing professional development each year, including at least 5 hours of structured learning.

What counts as CPD?

Structured learning (minimum 5 hours):

Courses, workshops, and webinars
Conferences and industry events
Formal training programmes
Accredited qualifications

Other CPD activities:

Reading industry publications and books
Peer review and feedback sessions
Mentoring others
Self-study and online resources
Reflective practice and portfolio review
Writing about your craft (blogging, speaking)

We provide CPD tracking tools and guidance to help you meet this commitment.

Accountability

Pro+ members are accountable to The Copywriter Code.

Accountability Agreement

I understand that Pro+ members are accountable to The Copywriter Code, and that concerns about my professional conduct may be reviewed by the Standards Committee.

How enforcement works

The accountability process focuses on dialogue, learning and resolution - not punishment.

Most concerns are resolved through conversation. The Standards Committee only becomes involved when concerns are raised formally, and even then, the focus is on understanding what happened and preventing future issues.

Formal sanctions (like suspension or removal of Pro+ status) are reserved for serious or repeated breaches where a member shows disregard for professional standards.

Learn more about enforcement and accountability →

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