I really want to study english at college but am afraid of how practical the degree will be; but I do know that you can get in to copywriting with an english degree. Is copywriting a decent career?

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Copywriting is a very good career. If you work for an advertising agency and do a good job you can work your way up to Creative Director. Most Creative Directors come from the graphics or art side of the business or copywriting. Copywriters can be found primarily in advertising agencies, TV and radio stations. With experience you may find something in scriptwriting which could involve TV, video and film production. Most who come into copywriting do so with a degree in Journalism but some with an English degree.

My Friend used to get $1000 a day for conceptual ad work, $750 a day for straight copywriting work for a rough 8 hour day, with a fast and proven track record and a strategic foundation. If a company has an established brand voice, I'd err on the side of $50-65hr. Same for tech and straight writing. (The tone is pretty much established for tech writing.)