Great text-driven (print) ads from 2009? [more inside]
posted by Shepherd on Dec 15, 2009 - 5 answers

New to copywriting: what is an 'ad concept' ? [more inside]
posted by Jason and Laszlo on Nov 16, 2009 - 13 answers

CopyWriterFilter 5000: How do copywriters come up with names for products and product lines? [more inside]
posted by metajc on Oct 17, 2009 - 9 answers

I'm a freelance writer who mostly does entertainment writing, but I want to branch out into copywriting. What's the best direction for me and what are the next steps? [more inside]
posted by miniminimarket on Sep 16, 2009 - 2 answers

I need a crash course in freelance copywriting. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 14, 2009 - 5 answers

Help me come up with some fun brainstorming exercises and tools for my company's new software product messaging! [more inside]
posted by Elminster24 on Nov 12, 2008 - 5 answers

I'm an experienced copywriter -- how do I find a job in a city where I know no one in the industry? [more inside]
posted by Kraftmatic Adjustable Cheese on Sep 30, 2008 - 6 answers

I applied for a copywriting job that I thought I had no chance of ever hearing back from, and they have actually asked me for a portfolio. But I don't have one - yet! Help! [more inside]
posted by andeles on Sep 8, 2008 - 9 answers

hey copywriters/editors: about how long might it take you to edit a 20-page product brochure averaging 10 items/page? thanks!
posted by oigocosas on Feb 21, 2008 - 8 answers

Is this an acceptable format for writing out a business address on a mailing label? [more inside]
posted by melorama on Jan 30, 2008 - 23 answers

What does copywriting pay? A computer consulting firm wants to hire me to write founder bios, customer service email templates, redo the copy on their website, etc. Also maybe some light technical writing. As far as experience, I've done all that (unpaid) for a startup of my own, which was very successful. I'm also a very experienced popular writer (articles and books). But never did this sort of copywriting for pay. What's typical renumeration?
posted by jimmyjimjim on Dec 10, 2007 - 22 answers

How can I parlay the sudden improvement of my freelance writing resume into career advancement? [more inside]
posted by hifiparasol on Jun 22, 2007 - 6 answers

When adding items to my online shop, how can I learn to write awesome product descriptions? How can I stop being the most boring copywriter ever? [more inside]
posted by logic vs love on Jun 8, 2007 - 12 answers

How do I negotiate (tomorrow!) a decent salary for working part-time as a creative services manager for a successful bakery where the company wants to leverage the coolness factor of the environment and I want to leverage my years of varied experience? [more inside]
posted by FlyByDay on May 30, 2007 - 12 answers

Help me get started as a freelance copywriter. I have one ad under my belt that I created for the company that I work for (I'm not in the marketing department but was lucky enough to lend my talent). The marketing department is now run under a different manager and the opportunity for more is no longer there. The ad appeared on the back cover of several magazines. That's it...one ad for my portfolio. What is the best way to build my portfolio as a writer? How do I gain business and experience with an extremely slim portfolio? Someone once said that I should go back to school and try to build it through projects. This isn't really an option and I'm really not looking for any more education. Any advice is appreciated.
posted by ieatwords on Feb 28, 2006 - 7 answers

Not long ago I was reading a tech company's "About Us" page on their web site and was unduly impressed at how well-written it was. It seemed to me the perfect combination of hilarious and informative. I made a mental note to consult it when writing a similar page for a new service my company is launching. Of course, I have forgotten the company. I just remember how good the copy was...ring any bells?
posted by subpixel on Nov 21, 2005 - 12 answers

Looking for a copywriting workshop that doesn't suck. My jargon-addicted boss wants to leverage some capital to grow her marketing proficiencies; I'm trying to steer her in the right direction. [more inside]
posted by junkbox on Apr 1, 2005 - 3 answers