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Julian Abel

"I always present ideas with a range of mild to wild, because clients need to see what's possible before they can make a decision."

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What to say when someone asks for a discount

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How much do copywriters charge per day in 2024?

Freelance copywriter day rates in 2024. Here's what our survey says...

Leif Kendall1 Jul 20242 min read

Freelancing: what to do when it all goes quiet

Freelancing as a copywriter is nothing if not a rollercoaster. There are some huge highs. The thrill of winning a new client. The realisation…

Mary Whitehouse8 May 20247 min read

Still not offering this easy and essential upsell?

The value of offering elevator pitches and positioning statements as a service.

ProCopywriters team8 Dec 20234 min read

How much do freelance copywriters charge in 2023?

With a new average day rate of £433 in our 2023 Copywriters Survey - we carve up the data to see what we can…

Leif Kendall11 Jul 20233 min read

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