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The discombobulating reality of being a freelance copywriter

Mar 21, 2019 | 0 Comments

Over the years, a lot of people have told me they want to become freelance copywriters like me. They want to free themselves from the nine-to-five rat race. They want time flexibility. And they want the freedom to pick and choose clients they really want to work with....

10 reasons why you MUST head to CopyCon19

Feb 14, 2019 | 0 Comments

If you think copywriting conferences are only for grammar geeks waving red pens, it’s time to change the colour of your ink. Here are ten reasons why attending CopyCon19 is a no-brainer if you’re a content creator. [Tweet "#CopyCon19: The conference for copywriters...

How to find hidden gold tasks in Airtasker

Dec 13, 2018 | 0 Comments

If you’re like most people, you put Airtasker in the same basket as Fiverr—a real rip-off. People expecting quality work for such poor peanut pickings that not even monkeys would work for them. Is that what you think? Then it’s time to eat those peanut thoughts. Using...

5 ways a copywriter community can improve your copywriting business

Dec 3, 2018 | 0 Comments

How to get the most out of your first week as a member of The Clever Copywriting School Wondering if you’ve made a good decision for your copywriting business can be exhausting at the best of times. But when you’re new and trying to grow, it can easily spiral into a...

Best podcasts for copywriters: so you can learn ALL the things

Jul 18, 2018 | 0 Comments

Podcasts to help you learn about copywriting even when you’re not at your desk Are you a copywriter who wants to learn stuff, get better at your craft or just be a better business owner? Then podcasts are where it’s at. If you’re like me and don’t have a lot of...

10 tips to get your fingers flying and the money flowing

Jul 4, 2018 | 0 Comments

Create more content by learning to write faster Writing is a creative activity. But that doesn’t mean it lacks a structured workflow. Nobody sits down at the computer and writes perfect prose and then walks away. Nobody. There are tips and tricks to becoming a...

Get your groove back with an EOFY business check-up

Jun 13, 2018 | 0 Comments

It’s almost the end of the financial year (EOFY) in Australia. And you know what that means, freelancers. Yes, you can celebrate with Tim Tams instead of Milk Arrowroots in your morning cuppa. Woo-hoo! Let’s be honest. Without a corporate drinks budget the EOFY isn’t...

Freelancing Websites: A New Copywriter’s Best Friend?

Jun 8, 2018 | 0 Comments

When it comes to winning copywriting jobs, freelance platforms generally get a bad rap. But, that doesn’t mean you should shy away from them, like you would a dead mouse in a Mountain Dew can. (Yeah, that was a thing.) There are some good reasons to use freelance jobs...

22 top tips to tackle your to-do list

Jun 5, 2018 | 0 Comments

It’s time to get organised people We busy copywriters have a lot to do: clients to hassle, copy to cajole; and then all those Facebook posts that we just HAVE TO scroll through. But there are only so many hours in the day. And it sure ain’t easy trying to do ALL THE...

9 amazing books written by Clever Copywriting School members

Jun 1, 2018 | 0 Comments

You can be a copy genius and an author Copywriters are, of course, super bright, talented folks. They can craft creative compelling copy. Bash out a blog post. And preen a press release to perfection. But many of them also have a burning desire to write real booky...

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