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10 Tips to a Perfect Portfolio

Your advertising portfolio is your calling card. Is yours ready to land you a copywriting job or a freelance gig in the advertising industry? Follow these 10 tips to create a perfect advertising portfolio no matter what your experience level.

Copywriting Clinic - Car Dealership TV Commercial

A 30-second commercial for a car dealership rolls in for a tune-up. Find out which copy can be fixed and which needs to be eliminated to get this ad back on the road.

$100 - Your Ticket to a Freelance Copywriting Career

One of the most common questions people have about being a freelance copywriter is - How do I get started? You're going to create your own ad campaign to promote yourself and you're going to do it for under $100.

Instant Writing Samples - 10 Tips to Creating SPEC ADS

Need writing samples for your advertising portfolio? SPEC ADS are a great way to show a potential client or employer your copywriting talent. Land the job by using these tips to go from zero writing samples to a portfolio full of them.

Step by Step Help on Creating a Freelance Contract

Your contract is key to sealing the deal with the client and making sure you're both on the same page when it comes to the project. Create a solid contract with this step by step help.

Building Blocks for a Powerful Press Release

How should your press release look? From contact information to headlines, these step-by-step instructions show you the visuals of a powerful press release.

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