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How to be a copywriter or ghostwriter

Welcome! This is the companion lens to Online Freelance Writing Jobs, with plenty of information on how to become a successful copywriter and/or ghostwriter - and where to find the jobs that will get you there. Copywriting can take on many forms - from writing a single page press release, to writing keyword articles to promote your own website (or someone else's), right through to writing the content for an entire website, including product descriptions, sales material and much much more. I've also written sales letters, wikis, blog entries and assorted other strange things from time to time as well. The variety of subjects is amazing and it really keeps you on your toes!


At the moment I've got a lot of larger writing projects on the go - several e-books that pay very well and keep you going for a while too. Finding work is half the battle, and that's why I have created this lens - to make sure you will get off to a faster start than I did. And you'd be surprised just how quickly you can get going when you know where to look for work.


You will also get a chance to read my writing blog further down the page, where I share some of my experiences of online writing and how I got started, as well as how I fare now that I am a full time writer working from home.


This lens will be updated virtually every day with information, tips and hints on how to develop an income from copywriting. So bookmark it now and visit daily to make a start on your whole new source of income!


You'll soon be adept at bidding for jobs, writing for all kinds of clients and putting into practice exactly what you need to do to become successful in this field. This lens is designed to get you there as quickly and easily as possible.



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Latest copywriting work available from Get A Freelancer 

Get A Freelancer is one of the best ways to get started in web copywriting. It's free to join (yup, totally free!) and you can bid on lots of jobs within minutes of joining.


It doesn't usually take long to start winning jobs and gaining feedback, and once you get started you'll be winning even more work for yourself.


Below is just a taster of what's currently available. This lens is updated daily, so be sure to bookmark it and visit regularly to see what's available, as there are always plenty of new opportunities.


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7 Points to Remember When You Are Looking For Online Writing Jobs 

When it comes to online freelance writing jobs, there are plenty of options out there and more than enough work to keep all the dedicated writers busy for months and years to come.

But you need to know what you are doing and you need to have a plan when you start looking for work, otherwise you won't get the best results you could do.

Make sure you can meet every single one of the following points and you will be well on your way to grabbing your fair share of online writing work.

1. Do a regular daily search for new work and clients. This is an absolute must if you are going to get your share of the work. You need to be in the right place at the right time and if you don't look, you won't get the best jobs.

2. Don't stick to the same old job sites all the time. Make a point of searching in Google and Yahoo for online freelance writing jobs - you can often find new sources of work in this way.

3. Be quick! There is a lot of competition for the writing gigs available online, and the best paid ones will always go the quickest. As soon as you see something, apply for it straightaway.

4. Keep records of everything you apply for. Even if you just make a brief note of it in a record book, it's worth recording all the online writing jobs you apply for so that you can gauge how successful your applications are.

5. Don't bite off more than you can chew. It's tempting to apply for every single thing in sight, but if you win lots of freelance writing jobs you might not have the time to do them all. Don't let it deter you from applying for writing work but make sure you know your limits too.

6. Persevere. This is probably the best piece of advice I could give you. There are so many online freelance writing jobs out there that there are certainly some which would suit you, so make sure you keep at it, even if you don't succeed in getting work straightaway. It won't take that long to win your first job.

7. Repeat all of the above! It's absolutely essential to have a plan which you will be able to stick to every day, and you could do a lot worse than following the steps given in this article.

I have been writing for online clients for months now, and have been a full time writer working from home since the beginning of 2008. I earn three or four times what I used to in my old job, so I am proof that this can work - so long as you have a plan.

Copywriting advice and resources on Amazon 

If you are serious about carving out a career in copywriting, it pays to learn as much as you can about the tips, tricks and techniques that will make you successful.
Here are some excellent books that will do just that - and you'll be reading them more than once too.

Words that Sell, Revised and Expanded Edition: The Thesaurus to Help You Promote Your Products, Services, and Ideas

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How to Write Great Copy: Learn the Unwritten Rules of Copywriting

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Persuasive Online Copywriting: How to Take Your Words to the Bank

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The craft of copywriting: How to write great copy that sells

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Elements of Copywriting: The Essential Guide to Creating Copy That Gets the Res (Elements of ...)

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Tips and advice for success 

Like any other form of writing, copywriting and ghostwriting both take practice. If you're aiming to write for online markets, you'll find the term 'keyword' comes up a lot and it makes sense to find out all you can about it.


Read as much as you can and learn from those who are already successful at what they do. Bob Bly (very well known in the world of writing - you may already have heard of him) has a website which has a section aimed at writers. Go here to read more.


If you're looking to gain some more experience as a copywriter, why not try investing the small sum of $2.95 in a trial subscription to Go Freelance.



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This site regularly posts work, and it can be a good way to get your foot in the door. With this and Get A Freelancer, you're well on your way to a successful copywriting career!

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Reply Posted April 20, 2009

Allison_Whitehead wrote...

Couldn't agree more vbright105. There ARE some very low paid jobs out there. You do have to sort the wheat from the chaff. If you persevere and you are good enough, you will get the better paid stuff. Many people stop trying too soon.

ReplyPosted February 25, 2009

Allison_Whitehead wrote...

Couldn't agree more vbright105. There ARE some very low paid jobs out there. You do have to sort the wheat from the chaff. If you persevere and you are good enough, you will get the better paid stuff. Many people stop trying too soon.

ReplyPosted February 25, 2009

vbright105 wrote...

Interesting, however, having been a freelance writer for 20 years, I can tell you that most of these places that want writers are offering WAY too little money? .75 for a 200 word article? NO WAY! Don't be undercut. If you are new, demand at least, at the VERY LEAST 1 cent per word.

ReplyPosted February 25, 2009

Allison_Whitehead wrote...

Hi InternetJunkie,
It sounds like a cop out but practice, practice, practice is exactly how I did it. The more you write, the faster you get and the more you learn how you personally can research quickly and effectively.
Keep on going!

ReplyPosted September 11, 2008

InternetJunkie wrote...

At my writing rate (2 hours for an article at best), I'm not sure I could live from my writing; any tips on how to research your topics and write quickly?

ReplyPosted September 11, 2008

Temagami wrote...

I love your lenses! I've even 'stumbled' some of them, lensrolled and favorited them. lol

Great informative lenses you have here. :-)

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LeslieBrenner wrote...

Thank you for the writing tips!

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Signhappy wrote...

Another great lens. Really pulls in information from a variety of sources.

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Warrenpeace21 wrote...

This site is great. All the best in your writing projects.

ReplyPosted August 06, 2007

kohuether wrote...

Another great lens! I have found that I like to do a combination of copywriting and personal projects. As long as I am writing, I am happy. :)

ReplyPosted July 21, 2007

Karendelac wrote...

Congratulations on a well designed site.
This was most informative and I learned a lot !
Best wishes,
Karen
Karen at Karens
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ReplyPosted July 04, 2007

Marti wrote...

Welcome to the Authors on Squidoo Group!

ReplyPosted June 25, 2007

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