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"Copywriting Secrets Of The Indian Mystics"
Hi everyone, Been ruminating on this one for a little while now but its probably one of the most profound discoveries of my life. It all began with a little book about music and its had such a deep influence on my copywriting and small business,...
Freelance Copywriting Advice #1: Take the Scary Jobs
From time to time you will be faced with an opportunity that looks downright scary. The temptation is to think, "Hey, that's way outside my level of expertise. I'm not ready for that." My advice to you is this: Do it. When you are faced with...
Ghostwriting - Making Money by Being Invisible
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Increasing Conversions Through Action-Oriented Copywriting
by Karon Thackston 2005 http://www.copywritingcourse.com I do site reviews. Needless to say, I see a lot of Web copy. One thing that always befuddles me is the lack of focus many site pages have. It's as if the writer assumes the site visitor...
Top Seven Tips for Writing Articles on the Internet
Top Seven Tips for Writing Articles on the Internet Judy Cullins 2003 All Rights Reserved. Online readers love information, but be sure your information is crisp, clean, clear and concise. 1. Keep your paragraphs short, even a line or two....
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"Copywriting Businesses - How Can I Get Started?"
"Copywriting Businesses - How Can I Get Started?"
Do you have the training and skills needed for copywriting?
Are you looking for a way to get your foot in the door?
Will you have what it takes to succeed with your copywriting businesses?
For many, these three questions drive them day in and day out to become the person that people demand time with. Still for others, the business aspects of copywriting have just been easy to get. Others still have no idea even how to start effective copywriting businesses. Where are you?
First of all, as with any type of business, you need to have the training and knowledge needed. Dont fool yourself into thinking you can just wing it. This is not a high school term paper that needs proofed or a college essay you write the day before its due. Copywriting is a business, where people stand to make money from the words you place on the pages, on the ads you help develop, on the e-books you write. Having an effective knowledge basis is crucial to success.
From this point, it is a matter of establishing yourself. You will need to get your foot in the door somehow. It could be as simple as calling friends that you know have
websites, browsing websites that offer opportunities, or even placing ads throughout the web showcasing your talents. All it takes is one person to get you moving in the right direction. But, when you do get your first client, whether you are freelancing or not, you will need to make it count. Give them the best you can, ask them for a reference or to pass your name along.
You can also avoid the freelance world and find a copy writing company to work for. These companies can be found throughout the internet and often are large enough to hire on many people who can show that they are worth it.
No matter how you plan to work with copywriting businesses, you can be sure that if your work is of value, you will find a position, freelance or not, waiting for you. Website owners, advertisers, and other people are always looking for a new, fresh face with fresh ideas and an open mind to work with.
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