When I meet people and tell them what I do, I rarely say, ‘I’m a copywriter’. Instead I settle for, ‘I’m a writer’ and then disappoint my new acquaintance when I tell them: ‘No, not novels. No, not poems, either.…
Hints and tips for copywriters and examples of my recent work
When I meet people and tell them what I do, I rarely say, ‘I’m a copywriter’. Instead I settle for, ‘I’m a writer’ and then disappoint my new acquaintance when I tell them: ‘No, not novels. No, not poems, either.…
Save 10% on your FreeAgent subscription every month When I became self-employed, it wasn’t the actual work that caused me stress. Balancing my time was just a matter of practise and I loved building relationships with clients. It was the…
Aside from the obvious recommendation that you maintain a fully stocked tea cupboard at all times, I have collected together my 5 top tips for aspiring freelance copywriters. Stay in touch with other writers Writing is a lonely occupation. Few…
To the casual outsider (and, actually, everyone who knows me) I am the classic messy creative. I write while surrounded by piles of papers and books. My pen pots are stuffed to overflowing with (mostly empty) biros, and layers of…
Writers are naturally curious about the habits of other writers. I think that might partly be because writing is a solo-sport, often undertaken in the isolation of one’s own home and at whatever hour the muses deign to inspire. We…
It’s over. You’ve received your final grades, thrown your mortar board in the air and promised all your friends you’ll ‘keep in touch’. But you’re in the real world now and it’s a scary place. No matter where you end…
Hi, Welcome to Alice Murgatroyd’s blog, portfolio, reviews and lots more! The site is being updated rapidly, so you can expect lots of new content to keep you entertained. Coming soon to WritingTalent: My portfolio – are you looking for…
