How I became a copywriter in one year
I came to warrior forum a few months ago knowing absolutely nothing about writing copy. I still feel I know nothing, but I'm learning.
I've been writing professionally since 2005 when I started at the age of 27. I wrote band articles and landed a few freelance gigs.
One of my friends knew I was a good writer that he could afford, so he paid me to write his sales page. I did. It was a great sales page but didn't sell his product. I really believe that this had very little to do with my copy. However, I learned a lot and feel like I should pay him for the lesson.
I took that sales page and used it in my portfolio on elance and craigslist. Eventually that page, along with other pieces landed me an upcoming internship with a small marketing company, as well as a $100 gig on Elance.
The $100 gig got me a five star review. My first review. I used the copy from that Elance Gig and the Other long sales page, and then applied to more Elance Copy Writing Jobs.
Which lead me to winning a contract writing sales pages, emails, landing pages, ebooks, etc, as a junior copywriter. The gig pays $15 an hour, for 15 hours a week to start, for 8 weeks to start. I won out over ten other applicants.
So after this contract I will have a great big portfolio. The future looks bright.
So my advice to all you new guys...don't give up. You don't need to match any credentials. What you need is experience. Your pitch must be the best pitch.
I'm very good at landing gigs. How do I do it? I tell them "I am the best writer. I'm arrogant but humble. I'm a league above everyone else and I'm willing to work my butt off to make you happy. If you don't pick me...you lose. Just read this copy I've attached and you will see...I'm your man."
So believe in yourself. See you at the top.
Always looking for badass direct-response copywriters. PM me if we don't know each other and you're looking for work.