The information on this page is an excerpt from the FabJob Guide to Become an Advertising Copywriter. It is only a small sample of the valuable information contained in the 140 page complete guide.

Advertising copywriters write the ads that millions of people watch, read, or listen to every day. Their words move people, and sell billions of dollars worth of products every year. 

If this sounds like the career of your dreams, the FabJob Guide to Become an Advertising Copywriter is for you! In this e-book you will discover how you can get started and succeed in the exciting advertising industry.

The guide covers topics of vital importance to anyone who wants to become an advertising copywriter, including: 

Getting Ready

Contrary to popular belief, you don't need a degree to become a copywriter. This section of the guide explains how you can quickly get the insider knowledge of advertising that will give you a huge advantage in this competitive job market. 

• Ways to learn advertising copywriting, including:

• Advertising schools and colleges - the guide gives you the scoop on the best programs to help you land an advertising agency job
• Copywriting courses you can take from the comfort of your own home
• How to teach yourself copywriting with links to the best free online resources

• Other skills employers are looking for and how you can develop them 
• Understanding who's who at an advertising agency
• The best resources (including many free online resources) for keeping up with advertising industry news
• How to quickly get practical experience through internships and volunteering
• How to prepare your portfolio (also known as your "book") - a collection of sample ads you have created to show prospective employers, including:

• How many ads to include and which types 
• Which products to prepare ads for
• How to find a professional art director to help you for little or no cost
• Where to get photos and illustrations to use in your sample ads
• What a radio ad and TV spot (storyboard) should look like (includes samples)
• Choosing your portfolio case
• What to do if two or more agencies want to see your portfolio at the same time

Agencies are constantly bombarded with phone calls, portfolios, and e-mails from hopeful candidates trying to get their foot in the door. This section of the guide can help you effectively get past that front door. 

• Different types of ad agencies, including which type is easiest to break into and get hired for an entry-level copywriting job
• Where to find job openings and employer contact information, including:

• Industry publications
• The best websites for finding copywriting jobs 
• Placement agencies that hire copywriters for advertising agencies

• Information on dozens of advertising agencies throughout the United States and Canada
• Insider opinions of the "best" advertising agencies to work for
• Tips on writing your resume and cover letter 
• How to ace your interview

• What employers expect you to know about their company (and how to get that information)
• What to wear and what to bring
• 10 tough questions you are likely to be asked
• Questions you should ask
• What to do after the interview

• Tips on negotiating your salary (includes typical salaries and benefits)
• How to get your foot in the door through other ad agency jobs or freelancing 

In the FabJob Guide to Become an Advertising Copywriter award winning copywriter Brooke J. Claussen offers expert advice to help you become an advertising copywriter. Her advice can save you many hours of research, help you avoid some common mistakes, and give you the information you need to break into the exciting world of advertising.

The above is only a small sample of the valuable information in the FabJob Guide to Become an Advertising Copywriter. The complete guide gives detailed information on how you can become a successful advertising copywriter. Visit FabJob Guide to Become an Advertising Copywriter.