CopyCon2020

Tweets about my training day for Pro Copywriters: 'Successful Freelancing'. Absolutely loving #copycon20, learning so much from @jackiebarrie - and what a supportive #WritingCommunity to be a part of! — Dr. Joanna Woodnutt (@JWoodnutt) You're very welcome indeed. We're so pleased you got maximum benefit from it! 😊 @jackiebarrie gave everyone involved a brilliant day …

Copywriting for Journalists

Feedback from yesterday's Zoom Copywriting for Journalists course on behalf of Journalism.co.uk: "The morning was a fascinating and informative lesson in applying marketing psychology to writing, while hearing about your approach to business in the afternoon was inspiring and empowering." James Bainbridge "It was informative and I learnt a lot - I really appreciate you …

“Commanding yet friendly”

"I have worked with Jackie on a national singing project over the last few months. She really has an encyclopaedic knowledge of everything Zoom and is wonderfully proactive and positive... She anticipates challenges and has numerous solutions mapped out before the customer even realises the challenge exists! She is always diplomatic and courteous - and …

Copywriting for freelance journalists (on Zoom)

Feedback from recent Zoom courses on behalf of Journalism.co.uk: "A course packed with information on effective copywriting, opportunities to write your own, and a wealth of tips on how to get started - and survive - in the industry. Jackie is very hard-working and knows her stuff." Greer Morpeth "Thanks again for the copywriting for …

Zoom co-hosting

Planning to host a Zoom meeting for over 500 people was a fairly daunting prospect for me, so when Jackie offered to not only give me a crash course in how to host effectively, but also to co-host during the meeting, I was very grateful! Jackie took me through the more advanced hosting functions before …

“Made the virtual session fun and engaging”

"Jackie recently presented to our group, The EAGB, and made the virtual session fun and engaging. She did very well to get everybody involved and get key messages across." Alan Pickrell on LinkedIn

Games speakers and trainers can play

Comments in the Zoom chat panel after yesterday's video interview with Paul du Toit about games speakers can play to engage their audience online to help embed the learning: Annabel Kaye: Only online I have not been confused or bored to tears in for weeks! Shelle Rose Charvet : Great ideas for how to start, …

“A natural on-camera”

“I recently did an online course by Jackie Barrie. She’s a natural on-camera. Her experience and knowledge came through with warmth and humour. Her online delivery style made it easier for me to stay engaged and learn.” Ez Khan

Online training

Recruiters expect a lot from resumes, motivational letters, emails from external colleagues, etc. They have to grab their attention immediately and the information has to be clear, to the point and personal. Yet, when it comes to writing job ads, recruiters seem to have other standards. I can safely say so, as I'm a recruiter …

Helping copywriters to help themselves

"I first came across Jackie Barrie through her ProCopywriters webinars, which provide clear, insightful, actionable advice based on her many years of experience in the industry. One of those people who put others instantly at ease, she’s become the “go-to person” for training, communications and copywriting. I leave her sessions feeling better informed, a little …