“Write for every brand you can lay your hands on. Variety is vital, even if you eventually become a specialised copywriter in one field.”

Clare Jennings on how to show off your skills without the aid of a portfolio.

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

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

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

Anna Gunning shares her favourite email newsletters for copywriters.

Whitney Edwards reassures writers everywhere that you don’t have to be perfect. You just have to make good art.

Once you’ve spent a few years working as a copywriter, newer writers will probably start coming to you for advice. What’s the best way to respond?

Jenii Lowe asked the copywriters of Twitter what advice they would give to a freelance copywriter who’s just starting out.