Um, so what’s a copywriter?
A copywriter creates advertising and marketing writing. The writing they create is called “copy.”
And a copywriter is the only type of writer that actually makes a good living. (I’m not being cruel. Just talk to a journalist or an English professor.) It’s why some of the most famous writers (F. Scott Fitzgerald, Salman Rushdie, and Kurt Vonnegut to name just a few) were copywriters.
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Can I become a copywriter?
Often the question behind “why become a copywriter” (or quickly followed by it) is “can I actually become a copywriter?”
First of, there are tons of people working as copywriters, which is a good thing for you: it means it is entirely possible for you to become a copywriter! Second, there’s more work than there are good copywriters, meaning there’s plenty of opportunity for growth in this career.
Watch the video below to hear more about why it is 100% possible to become a copywriter.
And why should I become a copywriter?
You’re a writer. You like being a writer. But all the ways you know of making money as a writer (freelance article writing, journalism, novels, short stories, teaching writing) make waaaaay too little money.
Good news: Copywriting can net you some serious money. You can do it on-staff at a company or ad agency, you can contract for a company or ad agency or, heck, you can even do it freelance if you want. But you can’t do it without knowing how. That’s where I come in.
I’ll tell you absolutely everything you need to know to do it. You can start your journey with the Filthy Rich Writer newsletter: Sign up below for free tips, strategies and Q&As—plus a couple of free bonuses to get your career moving without getting tripped up in amateur mistakes.
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