Two years of freelancing – what have I learnt? The good, the bad, the surprising (and the downright ugly).
What have I learnt from the past two years of freelancing? The good, the bad, the surprising and the downright ugly! A few of these I was prepared for but a few never crossed my mind. The freedom to be your own boss never gets old but it doesn’t come without its downsides. Freelancing certainly is a different kettle of fish and a thick skin is recommended - I’m still working on that one. Here’s been my experience so far.
My journey from in-house copywriter to freelance copywriter
Freelancing. Eek.
What had always been a ‘one day’ idea in my head suddenly become my most realistic option of work. I’d always assumed it would be a later down the line thing. How would I make money? How would I find clients? Here’s how my journey from in-house copywriter to freelance copywriter went.
Why you shouldn’t use Chat GPT to write your copy in 2025
Chat GPT can be used as a tool, say to outline your next blog or help with some headline inspo for social media posts. But it’s not a replacement for well written copy. It doesn’t truly know anything. It only knows what you put in.
With no emotional intelligence or ability to empathise - both critical parts of copywriting, you’re missing out if you just rely on AI to write your content.
Why you should hire a Yorkshire copywriter
Inspired by the stunning scenery of 'God's Own Country', friendly and down to earth, Yorkshire folk naturally possess a lot of the main ingredients needed to be great copywriters. This blog dives in to the (many) reasons why a hiring a freelance copywriter from Yorkshire might well be the best choice for your business.
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You’re a busy business owner and struggle to find the time to keep your website blog updated. Hire me to produce carefully crafted content for your blogs and newsletters and cross one more job off your to-do list!