9 insider secrets to a ‘headache-proof’ copywriting career

After my son’s first day of school a few years ago, he came home with some exciting news to share.
‘Guess what, Mummy!’ he said. ‘My teacher told me that mistakes are GREAT!’
Coming from a little boy who would fall to pieces at a failed dot-to-dot or Lego assembly, I was delighted to hear of his new-found enthusiasm for mistake-making.
5 steps to choosing a 5-STAR copywriter

Looking for a copywriter? What a smart idea.
Copywriting is a rare and valuable skill that can add immense value to your business. And finding the perfect writer is a piece of cake, right?
How copywriting has changed my life

Shinier hair. A brighter smile. And new jaw-dropping dance moves.
That’s what you gain when you become a copywriter.
Okay, maybe not.
I can’t prove those results… yet. But I can share how working as a copywriter has changed me – and helped others.
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Here’s why my business is growing so rapidly. And it’s got nothing to do with me.

As a freelance copywriter for over 12 years, working from home has been heaven.
Nothing beats the short commute (from my bedroom to my study) – or the sound of my washing machine doing its thing while I place the finishing touches on a copywriting project.
This experience taught me some important lessons about myself as a freelancer copywriter

A couple of years ago I was contacted by the communications manager of a high profile organisation. It was 3.05pm on a busy Wednesday afternoon.
It was the kind of phone call freelance copywriters only dream about.
Getting straight down to business, my hot new prospect asked if I could rewrite an important letter by COB that day. Yes, you read correctly. THAT DAY! The letter was to be sent out to their 2,500+ contact database the following morning.
Why I love my job

How many jobs do you know that give you real insight into vastly different businesses and industries every day?
Today, I am writing content for a newly established food service consultancy.