Have you ever dreamt of being paid to write your favorite things? It’s the ultimate dream, getting paid for the written word. If you’re wondering how you can make it to the status of a professional writer, then keep...
Category - Blogging
Bradley Williams
Your essential grammar checklist for writing great content
You might be a seasoned copywriter or a budding freelancer, but that doesn’t mean you always get your content 100% perfect on the first draft. In fact, a large part of a writer’s job is editing – many would say more so...
Wendy Woodhead
How to write blog content that beats the churn
Whether you are a business trying to create new content or an individual looking to raise your profile, knowing how to write blog content is one of the most effective ways that you can engage with your audience. Blogs...
Jessica Brown
What do you need to become a writer?
On my first day of journalism school, I was told you needed three things to make it as a journalist: “A plausible manner, some ability to write and rat-like cunning.” A decade later I see where my tutor was coming from...
Francesca Ross
How to become a professional writer in 6 steps
The professional title of ‘writer’ is something many of us readerly types dreamt of acquiring as children. Writing books not only sounded romantic but seemed to promise a life of peaceful days during which we could...
Louisa Hann
What you need to be a writer might just surprise you…
We’ve already written quite a bit on the practical side of becoming a freelance writer, from how to get started to building your portfolio and finding writing jobs, so this article is a little different. What you need...
Gill Fernley
Wondering how to get into freelance writing? Here’s 7 things you need to know…
There are several reasons as to why people get into freelance writing. Sometimes it’s to explore alternative work or to earn extra money. Others yearn to start their life as a digital nomad. Whatever your reason...
Fionn Lee
How to get started in freelance writing: 10 steps to success
There is no doubt that freelance writing is an attractive career prospect, especially in today’s digital age. Whether you are looking to supplement your existing job with some part-time copywriting on the side or...
Laura Green
Ever wondered what to write about on a blog? We reveal our top tips…
Wondering what to write about on a blog is one of the trickiest conundrums for new blog owners. What’s more, content writing and your choice of topics is certainly an important consideration. In this article, we...
What are ghost writers? Does your business need one? And just how do you become one?
With the rise of online marketing and a need for businesses to generate more content than ever, ghost writers are becoming ever more popular. They offer business owners a lot of unique benefits and also serve as a...
New to copywriting? Get our 8 tips on how to find freelance writing jobs
Now that you’ve decided to start writing freelance and to finally get started on your dreams of working on a beach in Bali or Phuket, you’ve begun building your writer’s website. Your portfolio is in place and your...
8 tips on how to get started as a freelance writer
If you love writing and feel like you have lots to say, becoming a freelance writer may be the perfect career choice. You have the flexibility to be your own boss, work from home and cover the topics that interest you...
Grace Carter
What you need to know about getting into freelance writing
If you’re thinking of getting into freelance writing but are just a little worried about how you take that first step, then take some time to read our useful guide for newbie freelancers. Working as a freelance...
Dawn Ouedraogo
How to learn content writing skills for free
As a copywriter, it can be all too easy to fall into the trap of producing repetitive content that may end up feeling stale. For this reason, it’s important to continuously develop your skills. Not only will this...
Katrina Peel
So you want to know how to break into copywriting?
Welcome on board! There has never been a better time to join the world of copywriting with more and more businesses seeking copywriters, and more businesses who don’t realise they need you yet. Copywriting is a...
Do you need an English degree to be a writer?
No, but it might give you a head start. If you’re seriously considering taking up writing as a job then you need a wealth of skills in research, language and phrasing – but these can also be learned outside the...
7 tips on how to find writing jobs
Becoming a freelance writer is perhaps one of the most fulfilling and exciting career choices around. But all writers starting out have one very obvious and very challenging task to deal with … Knowing how to find...
How do you get paid to blog?
In the last two decades, we have seen a global surge in the number of people who are able to make money online. In fact, every day we see new examples of people who have left the 9-5 in an office and get paid to work...
Revealed: 5 glaring reasons people are not reading your content
As you may already know, starting a blog is one thing, but getting it off the ground is quite another. Building momentum requires a certain set of techniques that apply to your core website along with your published...
Noemi Tasarra-Twigg
Ever wanted to know how to break into freelance writing?
Freelance writing can be a fantastic and fun career, with plenty of freedom in the way you manage your life and your time. It does, however, have a bit of a reputation for being hard to break into. One of the reasons...
How to get a freelance writing job in 3 steps
The world of freelance writing can be a daunting one and to start out can be confusing. You often have no idea what steps you should take, how you should be spending your time or if you’re even doing the right thing...
How can I become a writer? Here’s 8 steps to start you off…
Writing has long been a sought-after career path, but with so many romanticised notions of the writer as an artist, it can be hard to know where to begin. If you’ve been furiously Googling ‘how can I become...
Vanessa Adamko
What is ghost writing? We peek behind the mask…
While horror is a keystone literary genre, the term ‘ghost writing’ doesn’t actually mean writing about vampires, werewolves and assorted other ghouls. Instead, it actually denotes the practice of...
Alice Starkie
How does freelance writing work?
As the internet has become more and more accessible, and freelancers have more tools at their disposal, freelance writing has grown in popularity as a career choice. However, the very idea of someone sitting behind...
New to freelancing? Here’s how to get writing jobs
When you’re itching to make your first money as a freelance writer and dying to know how to get writing jobs, it can be tempting to dash out and start applying for every job you can get your hands on, and you’ll...
Getting started as a freelance writer: what you should know
When you’re getting started as a freelance writer, all the different advice can be confusing, overwhelming and downright contrary. Should you focus on Upwork or similar sites, or look for your own clients? Should you...
6 rules to follow to develop killer copywriting skills
Becoming a great copywriter takes impeccable English language skills, attention to detail and a dedication to constantly improve yourself. Copywriting skills aren’t solely honed by the aforementioned trio of...
Ronan O Flaherty
What does a freelance copywriter do?
If you’ve considered writing for a career then you’ve probably wondered ‘what does a freelance copywriter do?’ The fact is that freelance copywriting is a varied career that involves everything...
George Miles
Just how hard is it to become a writer?
Becoming a writer has the potential to be a fulfilling and exciting career where each week need not be the same, and you can work and live by your own rules. However, it is important to understand that achieving this...
An expert guide on how to begin a blog post
Are you tired of reading this blog post already? Hopefully not, though a surprisingly large number of people decide to switch off from a post, after having barely read the introduction. The reason for this is that the...
How can you get paid for blogging?
You’ve seen it in newspapers, you’ve read about it on social media, and you may even know someone who does it. But exactly how can you get paid for blogging, and is it worth it? The short answer is –...
Nick Toner
10 best blogs for writers
If you’ve found yourself on this page, the chances are that you’ve done a Google search to try and find the best blogs for writers. You’ll have already noticed how many of them there are out there, and you’re probably...
Jordana Sacks
10 of the best blogs about writing
Writing is a special skill that requires a lot of practice. Some people have a natural flair and talent for writing and some are able to make a career out of it. As well as having a passion for writing, making a career...
Chinyere Ogwe
How do you get paid by blogging about your business?
There are many reasons businesses, start-ups, freelancers and individuals can benefit from having a blog, from increased traffic to attracting and converting more customers. While the main focus of your blog will be to...
How to get writers for your blog
Blogging was once a way for an individual to document their personal life in an online journal. Nowadays, running a blog is a viable content marketing strategy for many businesses. Blogging and business: a match made in...
How to increase WordPress blog traffic
WordPress is by far the most used content management system on the planet. An incredible 76.5 million blogs are hosted on the site, with 50,000 added every single day. Setting up a WordPress blog is the easy part;...
Sam Carney
How often should I update my blog?
A good company blog has many benefits, from increasing traffic to building your site’s authority in your field. The general consensus is that the more often a company posts, the more traffic they gain, but is...
Amy Callaghan
10 ways to use social media to build your blog audience
In this post, I'm going to show you 10 easy ways that you can utilise various social media platforms in order to drive traffic to your blog and grow the size of your audience.
Martin Harrison
How to select the perfect blog theme design
Blogs are a big part of content marketing. And content marketing is the trendiest, best-est, free-est form of marketing, right? So you should have a blog! What’s the most exciting part about blogs? Designing your...
Kelly Morr
8 reasons why corporate blogging is so important
For most business owners, blogging can seem like such a headache. You have to plan your content, decide on a style and tone of voice, write your posts and then ensure they are consistently posted and shared. All of this...
Cat Huntington
Why is blogging so important for small businesses?
Here are the six compelling reasons why you should invest time and money in maintaining a blog for your small business.
10 easy content marketing strategies for small businesses
Content marketing can be a challenge, even for businesses with big budgets and plenty of resources. For small businesses, it can seem like an impossible task. That doesn't mean you shouldn't try though, as a little...
Say hello to Sam, our new content delivery manager
Hi folks! I’m Sam and I’d like to introduce myself as the newest addition to the Copify team. I will be joining the team as a content delivery manager, having completed an 11-week internship through the Santander...
5 Easy ways to get more out of your blog posts
We all know that we should be blogging more. At the same time, there’s nothing more frustrating than spending ages on a great post, only to see it ignored by your audience. Here are 5 really easy things that you...
How tailors Mullen & Mullen used their blog to increase organic traffic by 40% in 6 months
Find out how tailors Mullen & Mullen increased organic traffic by 40% in 6 months by using Copify.
Don’t have time to update your blog?
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How not to do blogger outreach
Done well, blogger outreach can be one of the best ways to build links. Done badly, it can really p*** people off.
Ask an SEO – Blogger Outreach Expert Ryan Gibson
Ryan Gibson, Link Acquisition & Outreach Manager at AsiaRooms (Part of the LateRooms Group) provides some fantastic insight into current trends in outreach and what it takes to run a successful campaign.