Pardon my random thought, but I'm curious - does anyone over here visit the Content Creation section? I'm fortunate that most of my work comes to me these days, but I occasionally wander over to see if there is anything noteworthy worth replying to. I was browsing yesterday and just thought I'd ask. Random, I know... Rebecca
Judging by the number of replies to threads and also the number of thread views, I'd have to say that quite a few people still visit the content creation section.
Nope. But a lot of people posting new threads here (ads for writers) obviously should. It's kind of obnoxious seeing half of the posts in this discussion area (supposedly) actually just being ads.
What is this area supposed to discus? If you take out the "what is and isn't copywriting" and "I need a writer" and "what is a pro writer" threads, there would be nothing left (just about).
lol True, and that's the shame of it. It would be great if people actually had anything to say about copywriting, but since most don't know what it is anyway, it's rather pointless that this area even exists at times.
Well maybe y'all should start something up so we can all get fired up about it! The "globalization of copywriting" is always good. Or maybe we can discuss "the death of copywriting." I actually posted an ad in the Content Creation section, which made me think about how times have changed - at least for me. Hence my random question. Rebecca
lol I wish I had the time to keep debating the same topic endlessly. Lately I've been keeping those rants to my blogs... drives more traffic. Actually... I think I'll go post on the globalization issue now... haven't touched on it in a little while.
I'm too busy making money. Hmm. Maybe I'll hire someone from China or India to post for me. It's more cost effective.
And remember, this is copywriting but people keep posting copyright issues having senior members replying instead of guide them toward the right section.
Nope. Nothing about writing for $.00075/word inspires me to look at that forum. But now that you mention it, I might go browse through a few of the threads.
Aw come on. You simply need to write 666,667 500-word articles to afford a parking spot in Manhattan. Of course, the prices will be higher by the time you finish, so it's best to write a few extra articles.
Maybe I can convince the parking attendant to let me park there for free. When people see me parking my Honda Accord, they'll want to park there too. So I'd be bringing him more business!
Checked it out - too far out from my reality. So where d'ya get decent rates for equally decent content writing and copywriting skills? I can write ads, articles, essays, etc., and I would want to quit my minimum wage writing job in exchange for a consistent volume of $.1/word projects. Thanks.
1. Set up a professional site / portfolio of work that you'd consider worth that rate. 2. Setting up a blog for marketing, networking, and PR value wouldn't hurt. 3. Specialize rather than being just another generic Web content writer if you want more of the higher paying gigs. 4. Network with other writers, network on forums, network through blogging, network with potential clients, etc. If you're good at what you do, most of your clients should eventually be coming through referrals. You'll need a network so they know who you are. 5. Brush up on your business basics. Frankly, most new writers don't have an ounce of business sense in them. They think all they have to do is write, and they'll get paid. If you want serious money, you'll do serious work. Understand small business basics, legal issues that might affect your type of work, marketing fundamentals, etc. Jenn
Ah - this would take time like I always thought it would. Anyway, can't you help me get a project (preferably in the science niche) so that I could perhaps get the ball rollin' and have some money to start with? Thanks.