September is National Self-Improvement Month—perfect timing to take the leap into a creative career. Discover how book180 helps aspiring copywriters and art directors build portfolios, gain mentorship, and land dream jobs in just six months.

Your English degree is just the start. Learn why portfolio school is the shortcut to landing your first copywriting job!

Explore 10 of advertising’s most iconic campaigns and discover what made them groundbreaking. Learn how these legendary ads connected with audiences on a deep level, inspired culture, and shaped the creative industry—and how you can use these lessons to elevate your own portfolio and work.

Curious about stepping into art direction? This guide walks you through exactly what art direction courses teach, the skills you’ll master, and the portfolio pieces you’ll create. From concept development to real-world campaign work, you’ll see how to turn your design instincts into agency-ready thinking.

Not sure whether to become an art director or a copywriter? This guide breaks down the differences in skills, daily work, and portfolio needs to help you find the creative path that fits your strengths and goals. Whether you’re a visual thinker or a wordsmith, we’ve got you covered.

book180 now offers Pacific Time Zone classes for West Coast creatives. Build your portfolio in 6 months—without staying up late. Apply by September 12.

Discover how to use AI tools to support your creative portfolio—without sacrificing originality, intent, or your unique voice. Stay in control while letting tech do the grunt work.

Art Direction vs. Creative Direction: Learn their key differences, what each role does, and how to grow from hands-on creator to creative leader.

Your portfolio might be holding you back—and not because you’re not talented. From clunky layouts to missing context, small mistakes can send the wrong signal to recruiters. This guide breaks down the biggest red flags in student portfolios and shows you how to fix them—fast.

Making a creative career pivot can feel risky—but also deeply rewarding. Whether you’re craving more purpose or want to finally pursue your creative side, we'll help you explore why roles like copywriting and art direction offer more than just a paycheck—and how Book180 helps you get there.

Thinking about portfolio school? Tuition is only part of the price tag. Between software, living expenses, and lost income, the real cost can sneak up fast. This guide breaks down what top schools charge, the hidden expenses to watch for, and how book180 makes building a portfolio more affordable—without sacrificing quality.

Your portfolio isn’t just a greatest-hits album—it’s your hype reel. Whether you're a copywriter, designer, or strategist, learn how to craft a portfolio that’s tailored, recruiter-ready, and built to land you the role you want.

A great art director portfolio goes beyond good design. It reveals your thinking, your process, and how you bring bold ideas to life across formats and teams.

Your resume won’t get you the job—your portfolio will. This guide shows you how to build a strong, strategic copywriting portfolio from scratch (even without clients).

Thinking like a Creative Director? Not so fast. If you're just starting out, here's what your junior creative portfolio should really include—and why less is more.

Can class work be part of your portfolio? Yes! Your portfolio is about showcasing creativity, not client history. This post will show you how to refine class projects into professional-grade pieces that stand out to recruiters. Let’s dive in!

Our guide breaks down how to build a portfolio that shows off your skills and your strategic thinking—so you don’t just get noticed, you get hired.

The differences between large, small, and in-house agencies come down to ownership, structure, flexibility, resources, budgets, and client relationships.

Creative block hits every junior creative, copywriter, or art director at some point, but the good news is that it’s curable. Explore our list of inspirational websites to help you conquer the blank page!

Coca-Cola's AI-generated spot has stirred up a lot of frustration, confusion, and fear. But the more we embrace and show love to the new technology that will inevitably become a part of day-to-day life, the less we fear it.

Nutter Butter’s “Nutty for Nutter Butter” campaign is capturing attention with its surreal, Gen Z-targeted content. But is quirky for the sake of quirky a smart choice for student portfolios? Let's dive into why strategy matters more than weirdness.

book180 spoke to AdAge about current entry-level advertising market trends.

Headline writing exercises to help you generate a lot of thoughts and ideas.

Try one of these 4 fonts in your next project.

Showing what you love in your advertising portfolio will help get you hired in advertising.

Art Direction Student Mila Ugryn won first place on The Brief #3 by Cannes Lions.

Five steps to get your career in advertising art direction started.

If you're wondering if portfolio schools are worth the hype, the answer is yes!

Creative ideas don’t just strike—thinking of big ideas is a learned skill. Check out these 5 must-visit websites to inspire your work as a junior copywriter or art director.

What #BamaRush Could Mean for Advertising

Crafting an art direction portfolio? See the 5 tips that Freelance Creative Directors Dídima Arrieta Martínez and Dan Ahern had for this art director.

There are some major benefits to visiting different advertising agencies when you're job searching.

A new social platform has launched, and we don't hate it.

There's tons of benefits to working in a lesser-known advertising market. Check out these great agencies.

book180 Art Director Macy Gonzalez named Charleston's Portfolio Night All Star!

book180 students recognized in three prestigious student award shows.

book180 believes in the importance of self-care, mental wellness, and the art of shutting out the noise to find your creative inspiration.

At 19 years old, Caidyn Hutchinson is the youngest copywriting student at book180.

Ambrose Cappuccio pursues a career in advertising and copywriting to support his passion for theater.

Dylan Weir is a husband and new father, balancing a career pivot into copywriting.

The five rules to avoid cliches in advertising.

Our first semester is wrapping up, and 25 new creatives are launching their careers. Wondering what makes a great ad portfolio? Start here.