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'Cauldron of bats' and other great collective nouns

'Cauldron of bats' and other great collective nouns

Emma CownleyJuly 31, 2020

Life lessons | Freelancing in a pandemic

Life lessons | Freelancing in a pandemic

Emma CownleyJuly 24, 2020

How do I market my freelance business?

How do I market my freelance business?

Emma CownleyJuly 10, 2020

10 made up words that (somehow) became real

10 made up words that (somehow) became real

Emma CownleyJuly 3, 2020

We need to talk about your freelance rates

We need to talk about your freelance rates

Emma CownleyJune 26, 2020

5 writing exercises for epic skill gainz

5 writing exercises for epic skill gainz

Emma CownleyJune 19, 2020

How to build a freelance writing portfolio

How to build a freelance writing portfolio

Emma CownleyJune 12, 2020

I ignored freelance client warning signs…

I ignored freelance client warning signs…

Emma CownleyMay 29, 2020

Is going freelance the right move for you?

Is going freelance the right move for you?

Emma CownleyMay 15, 2020

Idea evaluation: welcome to the Matrix

Idea evaluation: welcome to the Matrix

Emma CownleyMay 8, 2020

Freelance business | Adapting to the pandemic

Freelance business | Adapting to the pandemic

Emma CownleyMay 1, 2020

5 (very dated) films about ad agency copywriters

5 (very dated) films about ad agency copywriters

Emma CownleyApril 24, 2020

Tips for introverts | Pitching for freelance writing jobs like a boss

Tips for introverts | Pitching for freelance writing jobs like a boss

Emma CownleyApril 17, 2020

Content mills aren’t great for freelance writers. Here’s why…

Content mills aren’t great for freelance writers. Here’s why…

Emma CownleyApril 3, 2020

The elderly copywriter's guide to modern slang

The elderly copywriter's guide to modern slang

Emma CownleyMarch 27, 2020

5 tactics for freelance business development

5 tactics for freelance business development

Emma CownleyMarch 20, 2020

7 inspirational women you should be following

7 inspirational women you should be following

Emma CownleyMarch 6, 2020

What to do when retainer agreements come to an end…

What to do when retainer agreements come to an end…

Emma CownleyFebruary 28, 2020

Asking for help (it’s time to get over yourself)

Asking for help (it’s time to get over yourself)

Emma CownleyFebruary 21, 2020

Never Gonna Give You Up: decoding the lyrics (spoilers - they aren’t cute)

Never Gonna Give You Up: decoding the lyrics (spoilers - they aren’t cute)

Emma CownleyFebruary 14, 2020