Let's cut to the chase --if you have an interest in writing, and you're willing to commit the time, effort, and painstaking hours of trial and error, you can make it as a freelance copywriter. It’s not easy but if it was, everyone would do it! Here's a broad overview of things you should learn before you get started and how to successfully land that first big writing gig.

First up - ask yourself, why are you doing this? Is it for the money, potential fame (semi-joking about this one), to finally get that chip off your shoulder or because you truly enjoy it? It can even be all those things, and more. The idea is that once you find your motivation, the easier it is to start manifesting that goal.