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Joshua Louie posted an update 4 years, 8 months ago · updated 4 years, 8 months ago
Hey Everyone,
I’m looking for my first client as a copywriter.
However, I’m doubting whether I am good enough to go after clients…
when did you guys determine you were good enough to start prospect hunting?
And how did you determine what to charge starting out?
How did you guys make sure you were taken seriously?
I’m frigh…Read more
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Joshua Louie posted an update 4 years, 8 months ago · updated 4 years, 8 months ago
Hey Everyone,
I am a young Padawan looking for a Jedi Master to take me under their wing
I was led here through reading Gary Halbert’s Newsletter
And I think this is the perfect place to kickstart my career as a copywriter
Where would you guys recommend I start looking into?
Have a Blessed Journey Trail Blazers!
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Hi Joshua: You can get personal help from a pro copywriter if you sign up for the Simple Writing System coaching program. First, though, go through the Express Course, which is free. This will give you an intro to the course. There is a link in the right column.
In any case, you can get your questions answered by posting them here.
Hope this…Read more
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Thanks Virginia!
I’ll look into it!
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Mick Kenny posted an update 4 years, 8 months ago · updated 4 years, 8 months ago
Hi everyone, I’m new here. I have been writing copy for around 10 years and write for some of the biggest business/marketing coaches in Australia (that’s where I am).
I look forward to learning more from this community.
I do have a question I would like some input. I would like to build a coaching/consulting side to my business so I’m not…Read more-
Hi Mick: There are a lot of business owners who take the Simple Writing System to learn copy. Some want to be able to write their own copy, some want to be able to write quick pieces from time to time without having to hire a copywriter and some just want to be able to tell good copy from bad copy so they can get the best work from a copywriter…Read more
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Thanks Virginia. So maybe there is a niche I can target to build my coaching business.
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Hi Mick: Yes, targeting is key. People will be much more willing to hire a “specialist” than someone who works with many types of businesses.
Harlan Kilstein (a successful copywriter and one of the Simple Writing System coaches) talks about it in this clip from an Action Seminar:…Read more
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Kitt Rujchanabhak posted an update 4 years, 8 months ago · updated 4 years, 8 months ago
Hello,
I know of this site from reading Entrepreneur’s guide to getting your shit together. It was great! If I were to choose just 1 business book, this is the one.
I’m quite successful in my business, OEM jewelry manufacturing. I’m dealing with many jewelry brands like Cartier, Tiffany and such. I don’t have any problem closing deals…Read more
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Adil Amarsi posted an update 4 years, 8 months ago · updated 4 years, 8 months ago
I have a question around self-esteem.
A lot of copywriters, myself included, don\’t charge their worth.
I\’d be curious to hear what books, posts, or training you guys would recommend.
Thanks,
Adil-
Hi Adil,
There is so much B.S. about this subject online. Too many people selling Get Rich Quick With Copywriting courses. Too many people are motivated to exaggerate their income claims.
Everyone monetary worth for the work they do is what someone will pay you to do it.
I know may people who make a very good living writing copy. All of them…Read more
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Hi Joshua!
You’re good enough whenever you feel you’re good enough. Everyone is constantly learning and improving but if you don’t take the leap some time you’ll never get anywhere.
Go hunting, the market will tell you whether your skills are at the level they need to be to compete in your area.
As for charging, if you’re unsure just go with…Read more