Our site is governed by the Startups editorial manifesto. Deciding to become a freelance copywriter, or in fact starting any new business, can be a daunting undertaking, particularly if you’re used to ...

Meet Athena, 22, from Buckinghamshire. She works as a copy editor, editing web pages and magazines for a cancer charity. Part of our Bitesize world of work series. I very much went with my ...

A copywriter writes all the words that appear in adverts and branding communications. That could be anything from headlines, to body copy, to radio ads or even TV scripts. Normally a day would ...

Even if you're not an extrovert, it can get boring being at home every day. Finding a good café or coworking space can make all the difference. The most important lesson I learned? Stick it out.