If you've had any dreams of making your living as a writer, I'm guessing that someone squashed them pretty quickly. (Maybe even gleefully, that sadist.) Everyone thinks you can't make a living as a writer: from journalists to novelist to bloggers to screenwriters, the vast majority aren't making any kind of money. And that's true. But there's one kind of writer that actually … [Read more...]
How Soon Can You Make Money as a Copywriter?
One of the most common questions i get from people who are interested in getting into copywriting is, "Great, I'm interested—but when will I start to make money?" It makes sense: we want to know what the earning potential is before we jump headfirst into a new career. So, I’ll answer this question, but, I’m going to presuppose that you’re on an actual copywriting study … [Read more...]
Copywriting Q&A: Best Backgrounds for Getting Into Copywriting
When you start something new, especially something that's important to you, you want to make sure you start in the best way possible. When it comes to getting into copywriting, there are a few things you might have in your background to make for an especially auspicious entry into the industry. Let's talk about what those are, shall we? Today's question comes from Adele H. … [Read more...]
Copywriting Q&A: How to Set Yourself Apart from Your Competition
We're all in the business of selling. We're either actually trying to sell products or services, or we're trying to "sell" people on taking some kind of an action. Even non-profits are trying to sell people on making donations. But with the unemployment rate constantly making the news and articles about "how to get a raise" and "how to brand yourself" across magazines and … [Read more...]
Copywriting Q&A: 9 Myths About Copywriting, Part 1
Considering a new career is a lot like trying to find a place to live in a new town. You don't know the areas, you don't know who to trust and you don't even really know what questions to ask. Well, that's where I come in. Today, we're going to start a three-part series to debunk a lot of the myths you may be hearing (or fearing) about copywriting. As usual, our post today … [Read more...]
Copywriting Q&A: 5 Sites To Help You Build Your Online Portfolio
Today's question comes from Taylor A., who asks, "I know I need to have an online portfolio, but I don't know how to build a website! Do I have to hire a designer, or is there an easier way?" Great question, Taylor, and great news: There is an easier way! We've compiled a list of websites that help you built your own online portfolio site, mostly with super-easy drag-and-drop … [Read more...]