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Fur-ever fearless: Overcoming doubts and starting your business
This post was written by TCCS member, Aleisha Hey If I was my dog, my life would be much less complicated. Let’s face it: most animals have a great life. No fashion trends to keep up with, no glass ceiling to break, no narcissistic gaslighting boss to tolerate, no...
Being better in your business and writing inclusive copy (Awards)
"There's no quicker way to burn out and really lose the joy and the passion for writing than undercharging for what you do. I speak from experience, I could weep when I look at some of the first jobs I ever quoted on.” Nicole Sergi "In terms of diversity, considering...
Facing the challenges of copywriting life with Kristy Wright (Newbie)
"Don't let ‘can't’ get in the way of ‘can’. I’ll see a job come up, and I go, ‘Oh, no, I can't do that. I don't have the skills to do that’, but you do. Limiting yourself will only put you back. Put that aside and go, ‘Yeah, I've got this, I can do this’. Look at what...
Overcoming finance fears with Oliver Garside (Chat)
"Make sure that you get your processes and your tools set up early so you're familiar with them, and so they're capable of scaling with you as your business grows. Having those processes, tools and the right accountant will help your business to grow more quickly....
The never-ending fight for flexibility
This post was written by TCCS member, Amanda Yeoman Flexibility in business is never a given Did you start your business out of desperation for greater flexibility, and to finally strike the ultimate work/life balance? Perhaps you’d heard all the gushing...
9 honest AF reality checks for ethical copywriters
This post was written by TCCS member, Cal Chikwendu Are we as ethical as we say we are? Buyers are voting with their wallets, favouring brands doing big things for social change. We ethical copywriters are also doing our bit to produce damn fine...
5 tips to jump-start your copywriting career
This post was written by TCCS member, Jenny Marshall What I learned in my first year as a freelance copywriter, and how it helped me start my business Is it too cliché to say I knew I wanted to be a writer from the age of 5? (I’m sure this will resonate with...
How to offer VIP days as a copywriter with Cathy Camera (Awards)
“VIP Copywriting days mean there are definitely fewer amends, and you don't lose enthusiasm for the project.” - Cathy Camera VIP days are a relatively new thing in the copywriting world. Back in the old days there was no such thing, I’m pretty much sure of it. But...
How to deal with feedback as a copywriter
This post was written by TCCS member, Sara Keli From fearing to embracing the dreaded feedback Feedback stings. There’s something about someone taking a red pen to your words – words you’ve probably spent hours poring over – that can feel like a real kick in the guts....
How to win as a regional copywriter with Sarah-Joy Pierce (Chat)
“You can do all of the things but you can't do it for an extended period of time or you will be a crispy burnt out shell of a human. So you can have everything you want. You just probably can't have it all at once.” - Sarah-Joy Pierce So you’re a copywriter, but you...
