I would like some advice as a newbie copywriter.
The veteran copywriters on this form would have probably come across a thread like mine many times over the years.
But I truly would appreciate advice from you guys.
A little bit about myself:
I work a 9-5 job and earn a decent amount to afford living in my house and to pay the bills. But I would really like to earn more and to put it bluntly, I'd like to be in a better financial position within the next 5 years. Financial freedom is the aim.
I've always known about copywriting and I totally understand that it's not a get rich quick scheme. I am happy to learn the craft and get better through experience and time.
I have burning questions inside of me which I would really like you guys to answer. So here goes:
1. I would like to earn at least another $1000 dollars a month to begin with (happy to do it part time to begin with) but would like to earn $5000 to $8000 a month if things fall into place and I'm able to do it full time.
2. I'm reading several books on copy writing and I'm not buying any courses. I've also started writing and have written a mock sales letter, a newsletter, a landing page and an email for a made up email marketing campaign. I've done the and I've enjoyed the experience.
I'm creating a website for myself. It will be basic and will give me a presence. I'll also add my mock samples in my portfolio on there so that clients can see my work.
I'll email small businesses to begin with to see if any of them need any content for websites,brochures,sales letters,landing pages etc. I want to target smaller businesses first and I'll build up my confidence like this, hopefully.
Is this a good approach?
3. Finally, I do go through periods of self doubt as to whether I write well enough or whether or not I'm cut out for copywriting. I don't come from a journalism background nor do I have any prior copywriting experience. But I'm determined.
How can I remove these doubts?
Guys your advice would be greatly appreciated and would help immensely.
Thanks.
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