• Copywriting Brief – How to write a good’un

    What is the most important rule you should follow when writing a copywriting brief?  If you’re not sure, let me tell you a story. First thing on Monday, you’re called into your line manager’s office. “There’s a bit of restructuring happening at the moment,” you’re told. “We’re repackaging some of our services, so we need […]

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  • Why Your Copywriting Brief Must Be Spot On

    The copywriting brief is the starting point for every content project. As the client, this is your opportunity to spell out precisely what you’re looking for. As a copywriter, it’s your chance to challenge ideas, make suggestions and check understanding. That all sounds very straightforward, but sadly it rarely is.   The briefing process can […]

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  • How To Brief A Copywriter

    The way you brief your copywriter will determine the success of your project. No, really, it will. Get the brief wrong, and the end result will be completely different from what you were expecting. And it won’t be your copywriter’s fault. You see, the brief you give are your instructions. They will be followed to […]

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  • What a Copywriter Needs to Know

      How to brief your copywriter is a subject I’ve talked about before, but it’s something that’s vital to the success of your copywriting project. Marketing projects come in all shapes and sizes: website copywriting, content for a brochure, direct mail letters, newsletters, email marketing, case studies, scripts, reports, whitepapers, internal communications – you get […]

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  • Briefing Your Copywriter – What Not to Include

      I have already created a downloadable guide on how to brief your copywriter, so this time round I want to look at what not to include. Before I get going, it’s worth remembering that all copywriters work differently. Therefore what I’m about to say is personal to me, but you can bet a lot […]

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  • 5 Ways to Make Sure Your Copywriting Project Runs Smoothly

      Every organisation needs content. Whether it’s for sales and marketing, internal communications, or public information, content is the driving force that connects your business with your audience. And its vital that content is top notch because it’s representing you. For that reason, here are 5 ways to make sure your copywriting project runs smoothly. […]

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  • Why You Need One Chief and a Cast Iron Copywriting Brief

      Every business needs content. That’s a given. Whether it’s for your website, brochures, newsletters, emails or case studies, the voice and words you use will have a huge impact on your brand image and bottom line. For most companies, finding the right voice and approach is quite easy. You know your customers well, you […]

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  • The Value Behind a Copywriting Brief

      The copywriting brief is an essential part of any project. The series of questions it contains are designed to extract as much information about your business as possible. Your writer needs to know everything about you, your business, your products and services, the marketplace in which you operate, your customers, their likes and dislikes, […]

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