How to learn copywriting

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"No writing experience" to "freelance copywriter" is a big leap. Gain some experience by WRITING. Study sales letters for construction and formatting, etc.


Sentence structure in your post is poor - run on sentences, misspelling of Boron letters, etc. Copywriting is not zero to hero - start writing EVERY day - study sales letters for construction and formatting.

World is fulla hooman persons, I guess.

An' we all built to the same kinda script.

That is why you can be 100% sure your previous commentahs ain't no HORSE & I ain't no kinda IGUANAH.

So we all here, all the same.

Problem is, we all got diffrent ideas 'bout what is THE SAME.

See, cos sum people say POH-TAH-TOE ... an' others say POH-TAY-TOE.

Which means there ain't no sense writin' 'bout poh-tah-tohs to the poh-tay-toe crowd -- even if you write like frickin' Shakespeare snortin' [insert name of transformational copy guru here]'s tits -- bcs since when did BEES hang out near ICEBERGS?

So you gotta be equally GENERAL an' SPECIFIC -- payin' heed to hooman wants & needs an' lookin' in on how this plays out for products & services got potential to level specific people up.

Sumplace in this vacuous hidey-hole, a whole buncha possibilities wanna spew on out, I guess.

Hello, Tyler! I think you need to write more and understand the niche where you are an expert. It will help you to focus on your target audience.

The best way to become a copywriter? Start writing everyday!

Here are some good books to get your started:

- Ca$hvertising by Drew Eric Whitman
- Adweek Copywriting by Joseph Sugarman
- Influence by Robert Cialdini

And this is a top secret one.

- Forbidden Keys To Persuasion by Blair Warren

This last book isn't a book on copywriting, but it will teach you a lot about human nature and why people do the things they do. If you read this book and understand it then it will take your skills to the next level.

Always remember though "with great power comes great responsibility."

Also if you can try to get into the CopyHour Course. Highly recommended!

Now get out there and write some copy!

Hey you can buy a course or two on udemy

The one that I bought was

"Copywriting secrets. How to write copy that sells"
By Len Smith.

It's a short 3 hour course but it's worth the money

Good luck it's all about practice practice and practice

Best way to become a well, highly, exceptionally paid copywriter?

Keep studying the craft.

And contact everybody you would like to write for (it greatly helps to send them a riveting sales piece).

Don't stop until you're minted.


Steve

One of the best books to learn the art of copy writing, (not Cheap) is the "Hall Of Fame" Great Selling Ideas From 50 Super-Successful Direct Mail and Direct Response Ads.

For those who know the power of having already proven sales letters in their hands, there's no need to even say what this book is actually worth.

Gary Halbert´s advice is to copy out the best ads and sales letters word-for-word in your own handwriting.

For more information, check out: https://www.thegaryhalbertletter.com...experience.htm


Hope it helps!

Study Dan Kennedy. He is the guy who taught me everything I know about writing good sales copy. He's also mentored lots of guys like Mike Dillard and Frank Kern. His book "The Ultimate Sales Letter" is a great starting point.

You can learn writing only by starting it. A fine content needs four elements; attraction, interest, desire, and action.

Content should be able to grab the attraction of the reader since beginning.
Keep him interested as you move to your point
Make him desire for your product or service
Finally, call to the action

Go through the Copy Hour course by Derek Johanson, it's the fastest/best course for seeing studying and practicing good copy that I've found.

You don't need to learn about copywriting, you need to start to write. It's the same like drawings. Try, do mistakes, try again.

I think the best way to start learning copywriting is to checkout the works of accomplished copywriters and get inspired by their work. If you keep analyzing copy written by others, you will automatically acquire an instinct to distinguish between bad, decent, good or great copy. Once you have the instinct to analyze the impact of a copy, sit down to write a copy of your own.

I know someone who wanted to become a master race-car driver, so I gave him 28 books on how to master it. He even read the classic "How Not To Crash!"

Before long, he was an expert on the subject.

Except, never having actually stepped into a race car, the only thing he was an expert at was constantly learning.

Of course, I didn't really know such a person... I'm making a point (in my usual roundabout way) that to really learn it, you need to DO it... and get consistent feedback on how you're doing.

As per my experience, The best way to learn copywriting is to actually write. As far as I noticed, people often start reading books, gathering theoretical knowledge, basically, want to obtain some professional level before starting writing. However, it's not the best approach to things. Without practice, all knowledge will go to the drain right after you close the book.

Worst case scenario?

Evrywan in the world becomes a freelance copywriter an' the stores run outta stuff to actschwlly sell ...

[CENTER]

[checkbox is TICKED.] "Yes, Princess... please rush me my whole 2 tubs of JELLY by digital delivery. I understand this comes with a free spoon, which I get to keep if I am not COMPLETELY SATISFIED."

I'm in. (See checkbox text.)

'The Ultimate Sales Letter by Dan Kennedy' is a great starter course for business owners wanting to learn copywriting.

Ben Settle has a few really good books related to copywriting on Amazon.com. I would buy those as well.

I've heard about Transmedia and The Writers Bureau. Also you may use special platforms where copywriters exchange ideas and generate new ideas, e.g. MyBlogU.

You should write out The halbert newsletter by hand. This will get you started right.

First, you learn, then you execute what you learned and from there on you remove the "L" which will leave you with the word "EARN".

Before you could start with experience it's best to invest in learning first. Youtube is a good way to start learning different things in copywriting. This is one of the first basic steps, but once you get the momentum, you will know what to do next.

Best,
Cearion

Hey, Tyler5!

You started this thread 20-some weeks ago, so I don't know how far you've gone in your quest to learn copywriting.

I have some tips and learning resources for you though:

1) Sign up for a FREE My Copyblogger account and download the e-books, especially Copywriting 101 and How to Write Magnetic Headlines.

https://my.copyblogger.com/login/

2) You can find free but good training and tutorials here:

https://opposedmedia.com/free-training/

https://copyhackers.com/

3) Study examples of good copy on this site:

https://swiped.co/

4) The quickest way to learn is to hire a copywriting mentor. It can cost a lot of money, but think of it as an investment rather than an expense.

I hope this helps. Let me know if you have questions. Good luck!

I learned to Copywrite the hard way back in 2004. Those were the days when we used to spend time in the university library looking for relevant content to write on a topic like the best SEO Tactics. It was hectic finding relevant info. But things have changed. So I suggest that you hook up with a coach. It will take you a maximum of 3 weeks to become a guru.

Start reading blogs, novels, proses, articles, everything. Even video games do a lot in improving your grammar. Then you practice with tools such as Grammarly, or maybe even MS Word's built-in grammar checker. Also, you could start writing a personal journal detailing whatever you wanna write about.

Once you've figured the basics, then you can start studying the copywriting techniques of different brands, whether they're written in an active or passive voice, etc etc. Good luck.

The first footstep in learning copywriting is listening to your clients and robbing their words. You must match attributes with advantages, be specific to increase credibility, utilize evidence to make people trust you and push people to take action. You should understand the masters to study how all copywriting components fit collectively. Reorganize your copywriting process to avoid any sort of mess. Try to work with someone who can correct your mistakes while copywriting.

My advice is to read and write as much as possible. Read everything to see how words are written, to sentences are combined. Also, you'll get more knowledge to write about.

Well, the topic is rather wide I would say. Firslty, start to make little steps, just write little notes and edit them afterwards. Then I would start write for little blogs or local newspapers. Do not forget to read much and analyse the material. I am sure like this you can learn anything

Get "Copywriting Secrets" by Jim Edwards. It's new, he's the copywriter for click funnels and it's $7

Robert C.

I think observing the sales letter of WSO here in this warrior forum will teach you some good copywriting skills. Learning from the works of professionals is the best strategy when it comes to copywriting.

Gonna say sumthin' real stoopid here.

For a frickin' change.

Let's say you hang out with Jim Edwards an' his copywritin' secrets for $7, bcs he the latest quotable wheeze.

This make you any bettah than if'n you cosy up with any copy hardcore gooroos from the last 1795 years?

We could prolly stack alla this wisdom up till it fellovah the top of the Moon an' plummeted to Earth as flitterfalls of free wisdom ... read Yon Glories From On High till they tattooed on the inside of your eyeballs ... scientifically prime DNA with surefire copygasmed knowhow so it squirts outta your whatevah.

Problem is ... it always gonna be tamara, where 100% same don't exist no more, evah.

An' surefire plays can transform into way lame goobers in a flash.

So you gotta see always how copy is a movin' target.

The people wantin' stuff change (bcs FFS I gotta take on my Granma this Thanksgivin' & make it out alive) ... an' the stuff people might want is kinda slave to all invention (but, yeah -- thanks, Apple, but I ain't wearin' no iBra).

Plus also ... language mutates to (dis)order.

Bcs 'bcs' meant nuthin' to nowan prior to when it actschwlly did.

Tellya, you listen to yourself speakin' ... with friends ... about stuff ... ovah time -- ain't it troo how alla this discourse evolves?

Form & content in flux?

From whence it onceth were ... to where it mayest go ... via the miracle of people makin' deals to myootyool advantage?

Drop too many templates into that arrangement, you gonna court easy-2-diss stasis.

So stay flexible.



Not tonite, Sweetie -- I got my Yogah gear on an' would prefer not to be branded verbatim with fractal swirls highlightin' no allurin' Manga unicorn.

You go girl

I have always said copywriting is a talent. Sure talented copywriters can learn a thing or two. And someone like me that is anot a talented copywriter can learn a thing or two.


It is the talented copywriter that is like Tina Turner says.. Better Than All The Rest.