How You Can ACTUALLY Get Into Copywriting

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There’s a lot of nonsense floating around online about copywriting. You know exactly the kind of “advice” we’re talking about:

“How to make $10k a month WITHOUT knowing how to write AT ALL!”
“The Secret System I Discovered to Guaranteeing Big Bucks With No Experience!!”
“Buy My Thing And You’ll Make $100k/year And Only Work An Hour a Day!!!!”

But here’s the truth:

Copywriting - just like any career that can make you a lot of money - requires that you start making a little money before you start making a lot of money. And to start making a little money… you have to actually start writing copy for businesses.

That’s what this video’s about: How any new or beginner copywriter can go out and get their first copywriting gig, as well as some “unusual” advice about good places to find copywriting jobs in a world focused on digital marketing.

This video is actually the second excerpt from a larger Q&A we did for our Patreon subscribers. If you found this episode valuable and want to see more content from us, including having your own questions about copywriting answered, please consider signing up! We upload extended, uncut episodes of Copy That! as well as bonus videos, templates, and tools to help you become a better copywriter.

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Copy That! is hosted by Alex Myatt, Rod SatterwhiteSean MacIntyre, and Lindsey Hough.

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[fatimahusayn]

Alex's 5 ways to get into copywriting;
1. Upwork
2. Apply for Agency jobs
3. Using job boards
4. Go to local businesses
5. Networking (be a nice person)

[robrivera]

Rod’s answer was short and to the point. Like the scene in a flick, where this boy being thrown in the lake by John Wayne because he wanted to learn how to swim. Lol

[honey]

"You have to have confidence in yourself"
Me: FUCK!

[warrenwords]

I'm here for the thumbnail images

[ristoshikongo]

0:31- 1:44 the only qualification required
1:46 #1-3 where to get a job
3:45 #4my personal favorite
4:42 #5 networks

[naniehurley]

I really appreciate how practical your tips are, thank you 💗

[uma]

You'll are like characters of series...
It is actually a show!
Love Alex the most! Nerd 😅

[angelsulsona]

how do you practice copywriting? Where do you write out ideas to build your portfolio in an organized fashion that is concise and eye catching?