| ance copywriting already covers a wide range of | | | | technical writing) basics offered by many colleges. |
| media, such as television, radio, magazines, brochures, | | | | Having a background in copywriting can serve as a |
| direct mail, and SEO copy. In fact, every word in every | | | | credential once you venture into freelance work. |
| brochure, advert, website and leaflet you see is written | | | | 2. Get a pro bono work. If you don’t have any |
| by the copywriter. Before, copywriters were restricted | | | | other experience, writing copy or an article for free will |
| to being in-house or by marketing / PR firms; but now, | | | | provide you with the experience you need. Writing pro |
| many freelance copywriters offer their services | | | | bono copy for clients can also serve as sample copies |
| globally. | | | | once you market yourself as a freelance copywriter. |
| Working on a freelance copywriting job can be | | | | 3. Intern. An internship from a recognized business or |
| stressful. Just like all freelance jobs, freelance | | | | establishment in your field will add credibility to your |
| copywriting means you have to sell or market yourself, | | | | skills. Aside from giving you experience and first-hand |
| meet all deadlines or complete a job on time and on | | | | knowledge, an internship may also lead to permanent |
| budget by making use of your skills and knowledge. | | | | employment with the company. |
| Being a copywriter enables you to choose a specific | | | | 4. Pursue various opportunities. Since the industry is |
| or particular market sector or product. To become a | | | | booming, there are lots of freelance copywriters who |
| successful copywriter, you should have the ability to | | | | serve as your competitors. If you are really into |
| research a certain topic, while understanding your | | | | freelance copywriting, then you should always |
| clients and target customers. | | | | research businesses and agencies that may need |
| Aside from having excellent research skills, you also | | | | copywriting services, both online and offline. |
| have to have imagination and creative flair to keep | | | | An excellent resource to learn about launching a |
| your ideas running while keeping your clients happy. | | | | freelance career is Andy Anderson’s book or |
| BECOMING A COPYWRITER | | | | audio book, “How to Make Money from Home |
| As with writing many types of copy, there are also | | | | as a Freelancer,” published by |
| different types of copywriters with various specialties | | | | COPYWRITING JOBS |
| in the market today. Some copywriters specialize in | | | | The number of copywriting jobs is enormous. If you did |
| specific forms of copywriting, such as direct mail or ad | | | | a keyword search on "copywriting," you would find |
| copy, while other copywriters take a more general | | | | 500-plus jobs. This is only a small part of the market, |
| approach by writing copy on general topics for no | | | | and you could find many other copywriting jobs on |
| specific type of client. | | | | other websites as well, such as With the evolution of |
| Today, freelance copywriters are known to write | | | | the Internet, there are more and more jobs available to |
| different forms of copy and clients expect them to | | | | write good web content among other things on the |
| handle a larger workload. Despite being demanding | | | | Internet. Often many freelance copywriting jobs can |
| work, freelance copywriting can be a lot of fun and | | | | be found where you will find a plethora of advertising |
| one of the best ways to make a steady income if you | | | | agencies. A good example of this would be in New |
| have the skills, the connection, and the drive to be | | | | York. Within your area, there will be a good number of |
| successful. | | | | smaller marketing agencies where you may be able to |
| Aside from being an avenue to earn great income, | | | | find work as a copywriter. The number of |
| freelance copywriting also offers you the ability to | | | | opportunities for a freelance copywriter is very high |
| work from anywhere via Internet. If you are planning to | | | | and this is a great field to work in. |
| become a freelance copywriter, here are some tips to | | | | Freelance and staff copywriting salaries usually range |
| help you do the job: | | | | from $41,000 a year up to $85,000 a year or more. |
| 1. Educate Yourself. If you want to delve into the world | | | | This is a rough gauge on what you could potentially |
| of freelance copywriting, then consider getting a writing | | | | make as a freelance copywriter. |
| degree in English, Journalism, Communications, and the | | | | Copywriting jobs are out there for the taking. |
| like. Having an education or a background on the | | | | According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, |
| career you wish to pursue can be a strong step in | | | | copywriting jobs will grow in line with the general |
| finding work as a copywriter. | | | | economy over the next decade. This means you will |
| If it's impossible for you to earn a degree, try to earn a | | | | see about average growth for the industry but you |
| certification in a specialty (such as marketing), or take | | | | could see enormous growth if you focus on Internet |
| non-degree courses that teach copywriting (or | | | | copywriting. |