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CopyCon 2018. Making copy great again.
When more than 150 freelancers simultaneously shed their slippers, do their hair and emerge from behind their computer screens, it can only mean one thing. CopyCon, Australia’s only dedicated conference for copywriters, is back baby. CopyCon 2018 proved to be bigger,...
Copywriting sub contracting: A how to guide
Have you ever considered sub contracting for another copywriter? It can take the pressure off trying to find clients yourself, and if you're comfortable being at the mercy of someone else (and their quirks) it can be rather lucrative. On the flip side, if you have a...
Tidy desk or messy desk, what does it say about you?
7 Clever Copywriters share their desks Tidy desk, tidy mind? I’m not sure I entirely believe in the old idiom, my desk is super tidy but my mind? Not so much. Others argue that work amid a mess of clutter can actually make you more creative. I asked some of the...
How to build your copywriting business during school hours
This post was written by TCCS member, Angela Denly Around the country this week, parents have released a collective sigh of relief as their kids head back to school. And for at-home copywriters trying to work around their little devils darlings, the sense of...
Google Docs for copywriters: A quick tutorial
A speedy tutorial on Google Docs and how it can be used by Copywriters when sharing 00 with your clients. [Tweet "Google Docs for copywriters: A quick tutorial #copywriting"] Watch the video Read the transcript Hello fellow copywriters. It's Kate Toon here, Head Copy...
CopyCon and XERO: The perfect partnership
What Xero's sponsorship means for the Copywriting Conference Well slap my bottom and call me Susan, I’m SOOOO excited to announce that Xero have signed on the dotted line as the primary supporter of CopyCon. (It’s Australia's first and only copywriting conference...
School holidays: How 9 copywriters cope
School holidays, two words that put the fear into any freelancer. Many people who work for themselves did so to have the freedom and flexibility to spend that extra time with kids. But there is such a thing as too much time with your kids! So how do you balance work...
Destressing tips for copywriters: 24 unconventional ideas
Let’s be honest, copywriting can be a stressful line of work. The deadline is looming. The client is being a shit gibbon. You can’t quite capture the tone of voice needed. And, you have 806 overdue emails. So with all this going on, how do you distress, find your...
Get published in a magazine: hot tips for aspiring feature writers
This post was written by TCCS member, Rashida Tayabali Get published in a magazine: hot tips for aspiring feature writers Have you ever dreamed of seeing your byline in a magazine? I’ve had dozens of articles published in both print and online magazines. And...
Are you ready to hire a copywriter?
This post was written by TCCS member, Alicia Kacar When to hire a writer for your business – and what to expect. Thinking of hiring a copywriter for your business? Wise move. They’ll know the words you need to connect with your ideal customers, and will help...
