Quote: (04-25-2018 05:44 PM)sterlingarcher Wrote:
I've spent a LOT of time hand copying sales letters, but am reading a Carlton book at the moment where he advises 'get in it up to your neck as soon as possible'.
I like the idea of doing some live projects whilst continuing to study. Also the idea of cash)
Do you guys have any more advice on getting initial clients remotely?
I have a gig post on Fiver, but have had zero bites. (The offer doesn't even come up when I search through the dozens of pages for 'copywriter')
Also, any tips regarding finding a niche? It seems to me that developing a niche is the way to go, as for any super competitive market? And as market research is such a crucial element, it makes sense to become an expert in one area?
Build on interest/past experience?
Have you tried compiling a list of advertising agencies in your area and cold-calling them to see if they have any freelance work available? That's the process that Peter Bowerman recommends in his book, The Well-Fed Writer.
When he first started out, he was making 25 phone calls a day.