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Toon update: The end of Clever Copy Chats
Hello copy beasts, I have some good news and some sad news. This will be the last episode of the Clever Copy Chats podcast. Instead, I'm absorbing this podcast into one mega podcast. It's going to be called The Kate Toon Show - it's all about how to create a...
How to be a tactful editor and proof-reader with Mary Cameron and Tanja Gardner (Awards)
“With editing or copywriting, start with saying, “Yeah, I love this bit, you've done this bit really well”. So that they don't feel as though you're attacking them. I offer full-strength editing, and editing light, so people can choose the the level of editing that...
Becoming a confident copywriter with Emma McMillan (Chat)
“Start writing a little bit of something each day. It doesn't have to be published. Just get into the habit of writing. The more you do of something, the less weight there is attached to it, the less pressure there is. Just keep doing it, and it will get easier.” Emma...
How to write a white paper
This post was written by TCCS member, Eve Vickerson The dos and don’ts of writing your first white paper “Who, me?” you ask yourself. Not realising you’ve said it out loud, you’ve gone and disturbed your co-worker (aka the dog) from doing important work (aka...
How to wow your clients with content marketing with Jody Carey (Chat)
“Outsource sooner rather than later. A pivotal point in my copywriting career was when I started outsourcing and getting a proofreader. That boosted my confidence so much and it didn't cost me any money because I built it into the price of the project. Bring in a...
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...
