Corporations and agencies outsource most of their copywriting and need copywriters more than ever today--including for Internet marketing. Most copywriters cannot keep up with the demand for their services, and many make between $50,000 and $150,000. Start & Run a Copywriting Business is your essential guide to getting started and prospering in an industry that offers subst

Are you a journalist, creative writer or blogger with great writing skills? This practical business guide shows you how to start a copywriting business, find clients, set up a work pipeline, handle time and money, and survive and thrive on the freelance frontline. Jules Horne is an award-winning writer, copywriter and former associate lecturer with the Open University. Her copywriting business, Texthouse, has provided words for deep sea divers, heating engineers, housing associations, chocolatiers and many other amazing businesses. Here's what she's learned on the way! This book is for all writers who aspire to earn a living from their writing, and need business how-tos and inspiration for life as a freelance creative.

Make writing your business! Turn your talent into dollars by learning to write ads, brochures, direct mail, websites, and business-to-business and e-mail marketing materials.

Your Talent. Your Terms. Your Own Freelance Writing Business Are you ready to free yourself from commuter traffic, office hours and boring writing projects? Then it's time to take your writing career into your own hands-and start your professional freelance writing business! One of the fastest and least expensive homebased businesses to start, the business of freelance writing lets you turn your writing talent into professional independence-set your own hours, choose your own projects and take charge of your income! This complete guide arms you with all you need to know to not only start your freelance writing business but to make sure it's a success. Learn how to: Start your business instantly and for little money Operate your business using freelance business basics and rules Choose your writing niche Use your writing expertise to advertise and find clients Increase your income by improving your writing skills and expanding your client base Start your freelance writing business today-and begin earning income tomorrow!

A useful guide for anyone who wants to make copywriting a business - either as a part-time or full-time career. For practising copywriters, find out how to build and extend your business into related areas.

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Third edition of a detailed how-to guide to starting and growing your own lucrative "commercial" writing practice-writing for corporations and creative agencies, and for hourly rates of $50-125+.

Writing copy is often assumed to be a natural talent. However, there are simple techniques you can employ to craft strong written content with ease. This new, expanded edition teaches the art of writing great copy for digital media, branding, advertising, direct marketing, retailing, catalogues, company magazines and internal communications. Using a series of exercises and up-to-date illustrated examples of award-winning campaigns and communication, Copywriting, Second Edition takes you through step-by-step processes that can help you to write content quickly and effectively. Including insightful interviews from leading copywriters, as well as illustrated case studies of major brands that explore the challenges involved in creating cutting-edge copy, this book will provide you with all the tools you need to become a confident and versatile creative copywriter.

An essential guide for anyone who wants to earn money as a part- or full-time copywriter, Deign shows readers how to get started, find work, and adapt personal style to different types of work, such as advertising, direct mail, Internet, public relations, press, sales promotion and more.

The Everything Guide to Writing Copy is a step-by-step guide to writing effective copy for a variety of media including print, web, radio, trade journals, and much more. Packed with tips and tricks used by the pros, this valuable resource teaches you to promote products and services, build brands, and write copy that boosts your company’s bottom line. Features expert strategies for you to: -Write compelling headlines, tag lines, and leads -Avoid common copywriting mistakes -Strengthen brand development -Start a freelance copywriting business -Write copy for all media-print, radio, TV, and websites Whether you’re a professional copywriter or just starting out, The Everything Guide to Writing Copy will inspire you to create innovative, sales-generating advertising and marketing pieces.