Learn to Copywrite

I have experience in various industries - from pharmaceuticals to education. I produce direct mail pieces, optimize websites, write press releases, and even produce videos - an experience earned from my television news days.

I feel like I'm stuck now in such a dead-end position! I got myself into a contracted position with a place I hate, and while everyone praises me up and down, I feel unchallenged and underpaid. I'm just not happy with them, but they provide a large chunk of my overall income.

Does anyone have advice?

Oh boy, if you have skills as a copywriter you can create your own income.

I would frequent http://www.michelfortin.com/ and perhaps join his membership site, thecopydoctor.com.

You can produce an instant income by creating a WSO ( Warrior Special Offer ) on warriorforum.com . You need an account first and you need to contribute to the board before running a WSO, but .. there is a crying need for copywriters. If you offered to do a sales letter for $120 to $500 you'll get a few sales there.

Build your business by referral and of course, using your copywriting skills.

Here's the thing, don't position yourself in the minds of others as "needing work" or "desperate for money". That is a big turnoff. Instead spin your copywriting skills and talk them up. Come from a position of strength and you'll do well.

Another person to align yourself with is Ray Edwards:

http://rayedwards.com/

Also…

If you want to copywrite as a ghost copywriter for someone that has lots of business, approach Eric Louviere. He gets the work, farms it out, then checks it over to make sure it's in his style. He may want you to take his course first, but it would be worth it.

http://www.ericlouviere.com/

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