Copywriting

Has anyone ever worked in this field? I am looking for a job that I can work from home.

Anyone??

Forenacct, in answer to your post, I haven't, however I just bet we could find you some resources to check out. Let me check with some friends and do a little digging and I'll get back to this post, okay?

JJ

Gosh sorry but still can't find any advice or info on this subject working from home....

Read books by a man named Bob Bly-- he's got a ton of books on this subject and talks about how to get started in this business.

Also, if you go to http://www.awaionline.com/ they have a correspondence course you can take that teaches you everything you need to know to get started in copywriting. I took the class and it was very informative. It's kind of expensive but I thought worth the price.

Hope that helps,
Kelly

Great resources Kelly. I've always found Bob Bly to be a tremendous resource for all kinds of things. I had totally forgotten about him. Duh!

Also, I did a simple "google" search and there are literally hundreds of resources to check out. Rather than list them all here, just google "learning how to be a copywriter" and pick the ones you think might interest you.

I think a recommedation, such as the one Kelly provided, is invaluable too. It's always nice to hear about someone else's experience before you spend the moola...you know?

JJ

Hi all,

I did begin with google -- which does give one alot of information -- but sometimes I am leery of the sources of the information.

And I will take your suggestions -- about Bob Bly and the website mentioned.

Thank you so much for your willingness to help--and for answering.

I wish you all the best that life can bring -- you all are very kind!!!!

try putting freelance in and searching, tons of places will open up.

Sherri

Forenacct,

Another good one to read is Peter Bowerman's "The Well Fed Writer". It is about how he became a flcw. He has another book called, "Back for Second Helpings." It's great also. They tell you how to get your business up and running.

He also has a newsletter you can subscribe to for free. I believe it is www.thewellfedwriter.com or www.peterbowerman.com Let me know if it's wrong and I'll look it up for you. Just got the Jan newsletter today.

Sandpiper

Since I am now an empty-nester, I am looking for something which will enhance my writing abilities.

Thank you for these suggestions. Now, I am off to the library!

Forenacct, check out guru.com

This is service that people looking for writers use and writers looking for work use.

Sami, thank you!

Thanks Sami. Hope to see you in other forums!