Copywriting Projects
There are many ways to find work as a copywriter. This article will cover a couple different methods to finding that work.
Subscribing to an online freelance marketplace is the easiest way to locate projects. There are many different online freelance marketplaces. Here are the three best sites: www.guru.com, www.elance.com, and www.findafreelancer.com. Guru.com is the biggest online marketplace. Findafreelancer.com is a European version of the other two and is smaller than them as well, but its still very helpful. These websites have search agents which will e-mail jobs to you based upon search criteria you give them. These sites charge a subscription fee, but are a great investment. They give you access to jobs you usually can’t find.
Making personal contacts is another great way of acquiring copywriting assignments as well. Here you can use your creativity to sell yourself. Many companies in need of a copywriter will not go to the Internet first. They may pursue local contacts and sources because they feel more comfortable hiring someone that they can physically meet with. You can take advantage of this by cultivating contacts within your region. Look into joining your Chamber of Commerce and other civic groups. Bring business cards and have a thirty-second explanation of what you do so that people can remember who you are. Don’t try to sell yourself though, just make the connection and allow them to come to you. People are more willing to do business when they actually know the person over someone on the Internet.
You also need a website. Many copywriters do not have a website, which can give you an edge. Here, you can publish some of your past assignments so people can look at your work. If you get your site indexed, then people searching on the Internet for a copywriter could stumble across your website. This way those needing a copywriter come to you, hassle free.
Creative thinking is the key to finding work as a copywriter. If you establish yourself well and follow these techniques, then you will find more than enough work.