Copywriting Career: Become a Full Time Writer

Many people have aspirations of being a full time writer. Working for themselves, wherever they want, whenever they want and earning good money doing it.

It’s certainly possible, with the write application and work. This course, from Dan Johnston, draws on his experience of being a full time writer to provide detailed, constructive advice on improving your skills, winning clients and building a career out of writing.

Whether you’d like to get into copywriting, content writing, journalism or even novel writing this course is a fantastic place to start. It will set you well on your way towards becoming a professional writer and provides great advice to help you maintain and build your new career.

This course is for aspiring or struggling writers who aren’t sure where to start. It’s also for those looking for a new career that enables them to travel and do what they like, or recent retirees looking for a bit of extra income.

Part 1 – Jumpstart! Let’s Get Right Into Some Case Studies and Examples

Case Studies: How Do You Get Started as a Freelancer?

To $1,000 a Month Part Time

$5,000 a Month

A Snapshot of My Own Income as a Copywriter

The Incredible Life of a Writer

Part 2 – Getting Started

Course Introduction and Overview

About Me

Part 3 – Your Different Opinions, and How To Decide

Your Writing Options (An Overview)

Working For Companies versus Working For Consumers

Choosing Your Path – Part One

Choosing Your Path – Part Two

The Difference Between Talent and Skill For Writers

Part 4 – Working As A Freelancer

The Pros and Cons of Freelancing

What actually is “copywriting”?

Writing Blogs, Newsletters, and Social Media Content For Companies

Earning an Income Writing Website Copy For Companies

Earning an Income Writing Books and Ebooks For Other People

Ghostwriting and Other Approaches To Writing For Someone Else

Earning an Income Writing Sales Letters For Companies

Writing Articles for Publications

Earning an Income as a Translator

Earning an Income as an Editor

Freelancing versus Contract Work – How To Find The Perfect Balance

Freelancing Quiz

Part 5 – Getting Clients, Getting Paid, and Billing

How You Should, and Should Never, Bill Your Clients

Dollars, Markets and Local Rates

Initial Expenses To Avoid and Smart Investments (Mostly for Freelancers)

5 Strategies For Getting Your First Clients and Making Your First $1,000

How $100,000 a Year Is Possible

Part 6 – Writing For Yourself

The Pros and Cons of Writing For Yourself

Writing For Yourself and Starting a Blog

Earning an Income Running Your Own Newsletter

Writing Guides, E-Books and Reports

Writing Your Own Books and Reaping The Rewards

Writing For Yourself Quiz

Part 7 – Bonus: Staying Productive, Focused and Happy as a Writer

A Day In The Life Of A Full Time Writer

The Lifestyle of a Writer: Freedom and Location Independence

The Traits of a Successful Writer

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