About 3 months into my membership, I landed a job through the directory that paid for the whole year’s membership

Like Kate told me when I was on the fence, it’s only the cost of a coffee per week. But then, about 3 months into my membership, I landed a job through the directory that paid for the whole year’s membership. So now, I can go back to buying my weekly latte that I sip while I hang out with my virtual copywriting besties in the best Facebook group I’ve been in. The support from this tight-knit community alone is worth a lot more than my weekly caffeine dose.

It’s a must for any copywriter – aspiring or accomplished.

I signed up just a couple of months ago to Kate’s Clever Copywriting School. Freelancing can be lonely. Copywriter Pro had just celebrated its fifth birthday – I was still waiting for my party invite. I’d always felt there was something missing. Clients perhaps? No matter.

Having joined The Clever Copywriting School, life is far less lonesome. It’s a must for any copywriter – aspiring or accomplished. Sign up and you’ll enjoy a most wondrous array of supportive materials (either free or at a reduced price) – copywriting books, templates, coaching calls and courses. Then there’s the equally valuable support via the Facebook forum – fellow copywriters providing conversations, discussions and shoulders-to-cry-on.

I’ve even enjoyed an enormously constructive critique of my website (the new one consequently under construction). Whatever your level, I absolutely recommend joining Kate’s Clever Copywriting School. Thank you, Kate!

One of the best investments of my freelance career

It really is a virtual agency, offering the support and banter of fellow writers

Like many in here have said, freelancing can be one of the loneliest things to do. It’s why TCCS is so valuable. It really is a virtual agency, offering the support and banter of fellow writers, just without the actual water-cooler. It’s wonderful for the good days, and even better for the bad days. TCCS reminds freelancers that they’re (we’re) not alone. And you can’t get a more valuable tool than that.

The most supportive online community I’ve found

You can ask questions and get excellent advice on running a copywriting business and dealing with all sorts of client situations. Priceless for any copywriter or marketer – I’ve recommended it to several copywriting pals already.

The sounding board I’d been missing

Working for myself, it’s easy to lose perspective. With this community, I get access to a whole bunch of other writers in the same boat: people I can tap for ideas, inspirations and letting off steam.

It has been the best investment in my business

I am so glad I joined The Clever Copywriting School. As someone who works from home, I’ve found the Facebook group a great way to connect with other copywriters, giving me some water cooler chatter with like-minded creatives in a supportive environment.

If you want to become the most successful copywriter you can possibly be, then this is the group for you

A wealth of information, advice, support and camaraderie.

This group has taught me more about being a successful copywriter than all the copywriting books I have on my bookshelf. And believe me, I have a lot.

But it’s more than just a place to learn. It’s a place where you can get advice, feedback and even a much-needed virtual hug. (We all need one sooner or later.)

And forget about the groups you’ve joined in the past where everyone’s in it for themselves. These copywriters are your colleagues, not your competitors. In fact, it won’t be long before you consider them your friends.

I’m grateful beyond words

I am sooooo busy and the work generated by the TCCS connection is around a whopping 25% of what I do. It has changed my copywriting life and given me a huge confidence boost and far better pitching skills. I’m grateful beyond words.

TCCS is providing an accessible, useful and darned friendly place for copywriters to gather online

Short review: The Clever Copywriting School (TCCS) would be an invaluable asset to any copywriter. Get it.

Longer review: As a freelance copywriter just starting out in this caper, I found it really tough to know where to start. And even if I managed to figure that out eventually, the next step was equally bewildering. So to run into a community of copywriters – many of whom are technically competitors – sharing tips, war-stories, jokes and the like with each other was a literal godsend.

By the way, that’s only talking about the Facebook community (which admittedly was the Number 1 reason I signed up). But there are a plethora of other benefits – I’ve found the discounts for the Copy Shop products and coaching calls pretty handy as well.

In a world where the costs for mastermind groups and coaching courses run into thousands, TCCS is providing an accessible, useful and darned friendly place for copywriters to gather online.

After 25 years in the industry, you’d think I’d know everything, but it turns out I don’t

I joined TCCS for three reasons.

To be part of a group that shares the same joys and challenges as me, to access more work opportunities and to share my years of knowledge and experience with others. The group delivered in spades on all three fronts, and on another that I wasn’t expecting: I’ve learned heaps.

After 25 years in the industry you’d think I’d know everything, but it turns out I don’t. That’s TCCS – full of (nice) surprises!

I get access to regular job referrals and advice

The TCCS community provides the important office chit-chat and peer support that I would normally miss out on as a freelancer. I get access to regular job referrals and advice (not to mention adorable dog photos), and I’ve found the Copy Shop resources really helpful – why spend hours researching terms and conditions for your client contracts when you can download a template for a very reasonable fee?

I have definitely taken my business up a notch (or ten) since joining.

So worth it. I have only been a member for a few weeks, but I can already see the investment paying off. This little community is such a brilliant resource for freelance copywriters – allowing us to connect and share ideas, successes and challenges.

Super dooper value in every sense

There are a lot of free online communities around, so you may hesitate at the membership price tag. But I promise that if you join, you will never, ever look back. This community, run by the lovely Kate Toon, is one that refers work, shares genuine thoughts and opinions, and is truly supportive. Whether you have 20 years’ experience or you’re a complete newbie, you’ll learn a boat load from this awesome group.

Worth every dollar

Joining Kate’s TCCS community was the best investment decision for my business in 2016. It’s a warm and supportive environment made up of zany, creative types who are hilarious. Though I think it’s Kate’s personality that has really made it cosy. I’ve landed two copywriting jobs from the 3 months I’ve been a part of the community and earned back the money tenfold. It’s a genuine community on Facebook, and I love being a part of it.