Copywriters

Woke up this morning and finally accepted that this career is a dead end. Pay is going down, AI is eating opportunities, and it’s only getting worse and worse. Best of luck to those of you who are goi… more

Anyone here make the pivot to content design/strategy/marketing or UX writing that would be willing to connect and share insights?

So, I did things in reverse and just graduated from portfolio school after already having 6+ years copywriting experience. I’m growing pretty disheartened about the job search. Even after a recent sti… more

I'm so tired of advertising. I just can't get myself to give a shit anymore. What other jobs do you think a Senior Copywriter with 8 years of experience could jump into?

Any tips on searching for ACD Copywriter positions? I'm mostly seeing Senior Copywriter or Creative Director positions but it's rare to find something in-between.

Well established agency or small independent boutique shop? Pros/cons for someone wanting a change from the content factory

How is everyone using AI at work (specifically if you’re using it for concepting, writing scripts/headlines, etc)? Definitely been hesitant to embrace AI especially at work. I’d love tips on how to ma… more

Trying to go freelance but don’t know where to get clients. So far didn’t get many replies or the few interviews I had were for future projects. Where should I start?

how long does it typically take you to write a :30 script from concepting to finally on the slide?

I've always been a senior-level copywriter but I'm trying to move into a managing or directing role. A portfolio is usually required and it's usually requested by link; while I figure out … more

Currently entertaining a fantasy that I can ditch client work for good by successfully switching from pharma to game writing. Bring me back to earth or hype up my delusion

Looking for Junior Copywriters to collab with me (a junior art director) has to based in Toronto, Canada. Dm if interested! I don't get the notifications for comment replies but I do get the dms.

I need to know if this is just my agency or a broader problem. Is anyone noticing a quiet erosion of their job? Like little tasks you used to do (social copy) being done by others not in creative. My … more

interviewing with a recruiter for an agency role tomorrow - I want to see if they’d consider working with me on a part-time/freelance basis vs ft, would you recommend asking about this now or after a … more

An ellipsis in a sentence . . . has thin or nonbreaking spaces, wider than a digital UI menu item or truncation which uses the narrower “…” symbol. Multiplication is the × symbol not the letter x. The… more

Im looking to pair with a Junior Copywriter, must be based in Ontario Canada! Lemme know if anyone wants to connect!

Anyone have success with ghostwriting for execs and start up founders etc on LinkedIn? Apparently that’s in demand now.

Any advice for a flailing recent portfolio school graduate who is struggling to land anything? Finished a program last spring and have been the mayor of skunk city since. I have done portfolio reviews… more

Question: What are typical UK day rates in 2026?

Hello, fellow copywriters,

I'm a Senior Copywriter at a UK B2B tech agency looking to step back into freelancing before transitioning into a different career.

I'm hoping… more

Currently at an IPG Health agency and looking for remote work now that we’ve been Omni-f***ed. Seems like most people say to RUN from any of the agencies that are still fully remote (Fingerpaint, Aval… more

I won awards as a Copywriter and am going to be a CD now. Am I an award winning CD or I guess I’m asking how I should present myself? Award winning creative?

What are reasonable hours to charge a freelance client for coming up with ideas?

Confession: I don't feel strongly about oxford commas or em dashes.

Received a job offer with a 3-year non-compete. Does that seem bizarre?

I swear, almost 75% of my job is "editing" AI content anymore. My clients hand me poorly written AI slop and tell me to "clean it up." Why don't they just let me create unique … more

Would you recommend R/GA or Giant Spoon for a young copywriter who wants to make truly creative work?

Any tips on starting to work abroad?
I'm currently based on Chile and i work for McCann Worldgroup, but i'm searching for options in the US as a junior copywriter. I want to be as realistic as … more

Hi folks! Obviously AI is inevitably part of our industry now , and I do want to be levelling up with how it’s used and what I understand. I can’t count on my work for the growth / development so I wa… more

Set fixed hours, 4 days a week, 6 hours a day, same pay, have time for your family and responsibilities, productivity and happiness go up with #democracyatwork

Started new job 2 months ago and for the few projects I've done feedback from my manager has been good & things overall going very well. This week was asked to work on something I felt confide… more

Writers who have moved from a big agency to a small one: how’d that go? My last small agency was not good and I’ve loved being at a big place with structure and experienced people who aren’t making it… more

At least give us a Christmas Ham. #DEMOCRACYATWORK

Pushing a writer to do strategy: Red flag or NBD?

I'm an ACD (Copy) at a small agency. Our Director of Strategy and Creative is our sole strategy resource. I've felt pressure from leadership to move into d… more

The 3 questions every piece of sales copy must answer:

1. "Why should I care?"
→ Connect to their real problem, not your solution

2. "Why should I believe you?"
→ Proof, testimonials, case studies, guarantees

3. "Why should I act now?… more

Let's begin the week on a positive note! Any writers want to share recent wins? (Metrics or even just personally getting through the day lol]

I'll start - recently increased CTOR on an email th… more