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How to Earn Your First $1,000 as a Copywriter
Where do you get started?
Copywriting is a lucrative skill that can help you earn a decent income online from anywhere. I travel the world and work mostly in coffee shops and cute hotel lobbies. But getting started can be daunting, especially if you don’t know where to begin. In this article, we’ll discuss how to earn your first $1,000 as a copywriter and provide you with some resources to help you get started.
1. Build Your Portfolio
Before you can start making money as a copywriter, you need to have a portfolio of work that demonstrates your skills. Start by creating a website or blog where you can showcase your writing samples. This doesn’t all need to be professional writing, though having some of that helps. It can be creative writing, nonfictions, as long as it shows off your writing abilities. If you wrote for your school newspaper, got a piece published in your local paper, whatever it is, add it and show it off!
2. Offer Your Services on Freelance Platforms
There are several freelance platforms where you can offer your services as a copywriter, including Upwork, Fiverr, and Freelancer. These platforms allow you to create a profile and bid on projects that match your skills and experience. I use Upwork, though I must say getting started on Upwork can be…
