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?

I have had my own automotive consulting sole proprietorship for almost 3 yrs now, but I have recently started a freelance copywriting career. The automotive consulting has a business name, but the copywriting will just be under my name. Should I lump all my expenses and profits together on one Schedule C, or do I need to start a second sole proprietorship and fill out two? Thanks.

Are there realistic job opportunities in copywriting? Do people w/o degrees have any luck. Is it worth time to take a course? How do you go about getting freelance work? Is it a realistic goal?

I am interested in the creative side of these careers, copywriting, advertising etc, I am doing a comprehensive writing diploma, and want to know what else I would need to do in order to be able to pursue a career in these fields? I currently have a part time admin job, but want a more challenging role. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

Hi, when it comes to possible careers, I have two first loves copywriting and sculpture. I realize that I can probably only make a living off one, (probably the copywriting,) but I’m not sure I’m ready to give up the sculpture. Is there any way to combine them or something?

I have done some reasearch on copywriting. It seems to be a very interesting and profitable career field. However, I have no clue on how anyone would go about starting a career in this field. I am particularly interested in freelance copywriting. I was wondering if anyone out here had any good advice or tips on how to start out in this business. I would like to start on a part time basis doing freelance work and hopefully take it from there.

Im only 15 but however i take my future and my goals really serious. I want to be a fashion designer and i design things now. I have some friends asking me to design this and that. This year i want to take my career further and start early. I was wondering if i made buisnedd cards advertising what i do and get lawyer to prevent copywriting would this really boost my career and get me publicity or is it a waste of time??

I am considering a career change from high tech/corporate to freelance copywriting. I consider myself a good writer but am not sure how to break into the field. I've been through training at the local Community College and have read all the books and feel ready!

Do you think maybe Advertising (like, copywriting, writing ads)? Any other jobs/career options? All answers are welcome, Thank you!

Have been working in advertising/marketing for 11 years and have done my fair share of both copywriting and editing. Also have a B.A. in Journalism. Looking to make a career change to focus solely on editing. How do i do this while still earning a living?

I love writing but have been published once when I was in sixth grade. ( I'am now much older) I need to be able to make a little profit but I'am confused about who to write for. I've looked in several different magazines but the competition seems rough considering that I do not have any clips. I 'am struggling with how to start and have overwhelmed myself with technical writing, copywriting, etc. Any help is much appreciated.

I mainly want to work in the advertising sector. I want to write ad copy and slogans. I am wondering about the education required for being a copywriter. I am currently a History Major and want to try for copywriting as a career, but I want a fall back. Do you think the skills learned by history would qualify me? History requires analysis of cultures and changes throughout time, trends that come and go etc. Plus, there is an immense amount of writing involved.

I'm a banker looking for a change of career, but before I take the leap of faith, i'd like to see if I have the skills for it and if it is as interesting as I think. Would like to do a quick online course(which ideally doesn't cost too much!)...are there any Indian ones? I don't have time to attend offline courses and cannot take leave to do a course...

I have a Bachelor's in Business Administration but am interested in copywriting. What classes should I take to help me launch a career. My local university offers public relations, journalism, advertising, english. Any ideas or info regarding copywriting.

Hi, I've been in the job field for about five years now. My jobs have mainly been customer service-type positions. I love to write but, as I've discovered writing is best as a hobby. I'm trying to find a job that I could live with that is making upwards of $50k/yr. for an entry-level position. I graduated with BA in Journalism in 2001. I've thought about copywriting, even voice-overs as a career choice, but those two, especially the latter one don't seem very firm. I'm at that point in my life where I'm tired of "breaking even" to make ends meet. I'd like to be able to have a job that's making upwards of $100k before I'm 40. I'm at a loss as to what to do now. Any serious career advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. :)

I am a full-time features writer and editor (regional and women's magazines) and I love it, (I write a lot about fashion and food - my two favorite topics) but I know business writers make more money. I would like to take some copywriting courses to boost my income. I'm a quick learner and do well with at-home studies. I taught myself to write as a living after having a career as a celebrity makeup artits. I heard American Writers and Artist Institute is good. The at-home study course is $507. Any advice?

I create clothes, and while the career I'm going into is cooking, right now I would like to make some extra money on the side making clothes. How can I set up a small, inexpensive (free, if possible) website to advertise and find customers. I'm away at school right now, and don't make but so much money every 2 weeks. I have many designs I want to work with, and I'm in the process of copywriting a label. What else needs to be done for me to get a start in the business?

I have a bachelor's in psychology, a master's in journalism and I'd love to do something in the fashion world...like fashion copywriting/journalism/advertising or buying... I'm considering attending a school for merchandise marketing... 1. Will having more schooling help me get a start in the fashion world? 2. Are there actually any fashion jobs/careers that are viable? Links/Advice Appreciated/Alumni of Fashion Schools-Experiences-Helpful I'm worried about graduating and having no job opps Thanks!

I applied for some jobs recently, copywriting being one of them, but stopped expecting calls because I got busy with university classes and assignments. I would like to work as a professional copywriter because I enjoy brainstorming brand development with other creative people, putting words to a sharp marketing message. However, I don't really have any experience doing copywriter work per se. I have been writing stories and journal entries since I was 4, and throughout school have been trained to debate, write ads, make mock marketing campaigns, and do marketing presentations (as SCHOOL ASSIGNMENTS, not quite professionally). Furthermore I have previously worked as a radio talk show host, and earlier as an account executive which required me to present marketing messages well to the client, that I often rehearsed notes as part of the preparation. Based on these experiences, and my professional aspirations for a creative career putting people's brains together, I think I would enjoy being a copywriter. People have told me that I would make a good one (most of these people are usually people who have seen my school work or people I have worked with in the past). Anyway, I applied, and just when I wasn't expecting a company called to interview me on Saturday for a copywriter position... said I should bring my portfolio along. There's only one problem. I don't have one. I have two days to go, what should I do?

I go to high school in NY and im really interested in advertising area. That's what I wanna do for my career and for my college major. I would like to know more about advertising in details; actually I don't know the differences of advertising, copywiriting, and advertising/commercial arts. Also, I'm interested in coming up with ideas for ad. Would you consider that as advertising, copywriting, or advertising arts? When you explain, it would be easier if you give real life job examples. I go to high school in NY and im really interested in advertising area. That's what I wanna do for my career and for my college major. I would like to know more about advertising in details; actually I don't know the differences of advertising, copywiriting, and advertising/commercial arts. Also, I'm interested in coming up with ideas for ad. Would you consider that as advertising, copywriting, or advertising arts? When you explain, it would be easier to understand if you give real life job examples.