How was the Copywriter Code created?

The Copywriter Code is still in development (as of early 2026) and we are continuing to gather feedback from our members as we refine the Code.

While the ProCopywriters team has driven the project, we've been listening keenly to the copywriting community from the start.

The process has involved:

• Consulting copywriters in public
• Reviewing professional standards from adjacent professions
• Surveys
• Creating a Committee
• Drafting content with Copywriter Code Committee
• Publishing drafts and responding to feedback
• Discussions online and in-person

Throughout the project, the intention has remained the same:

• Elevate the copywriting profession by creating the kind of standards used by all other professions
• Provide resources for skilled copywriters who want to stand out
• Create a simpler way for clients, collaborators and employers to find skilled copywriters