Comments on: Start at the very beginning

By: Dara

Dara — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 19:27:03 +0000

I think it’s normal to have bumps in the road when it comes to a career–especially if you are the type to be critical of yourself! I think the first step is writing, even if you don’t like what comes out. There is always time to refine

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By: Kirk

Kirk — Thu, 14 May 2009 21:11:53 +0000

hehe, loved that movie… not really living a dream, but i just wanted to share a line that would keep me going whenever i come across a bump on the road or whenever something needs starting over… “the best time to start is now”… it’s by and large what motivates me since i have a huuge problem with starting an endeavor or starting at anything for that matter…

By: Elaphotography

Elaphotography — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:23:54 +0000

I totally agree with Lillie.

By: Triphow Ling

Triphow Ling — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 15:09:55 +0000

Here we go again, Theda. Hope this one finds it's way into the world. And again, I'm glad you satreted writing again. Triphow Ling's last blog post..Sustainable Travel in California

By: Andrea Bock

Andrea Bock — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 06:20:43 +0000

I’m a little bit off on what I want. But I’m still keeping my hopes up.

By: Associated Content

Associated Content — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 18:40:36 +0000

I am a writer for Associated Content and earn income from my writing both in up-front payments as well as pageviews – which total over three million. You may want to consider AC as an option for boucing back on the writing train, so to speak. Good luck!

By: Delo

Delo — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:00:06 +0000

Maybe you can try sending articles to companies that don’t even offer any new job openings for copywriters at the moment. One of my friends just sent a few articles about different topics to large news companies and soon got a job as a journalist there.. so it’s possible to get lucky that way…

By: Lillie Ammann

Lillie Ammann — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 05:44:36 +0000

Theda,

You can still focus on business copywriting. Just include in your plan apply for so many gigs a week or whatever. The two things I’d suggest you focus on are determining what kind of writing you want to do (you don’t have to limit yourself but with limited time, it’s best to focus on one thing) and make a plan to get work.

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By: Theda K.

Theda K. — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 05:35:12 +0000

Hi Lillie,

Thanks! I keep hearing about querying and magazine writing. I’ve never given that a shot, but maybe I should. I’ve been focused on business copywriting, but there are lots of types of writing.

It’s hard not to doubt myself, though. I said I didn’t have the money to focus properly, and now that I have a job (and money), I don’t have time. What a catch 22!

By: Lillie Ammann

Lillie Ammann — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 04:58:21 +0000

Theda,

Posting to your blog regularly is a good start.

You need to be proactive rather than waiting for something to happen. Start with a simple plan for a day or a week. Decide what you want to focus and start looking for gigs. Plan to visit x job boards each week, submit y queries, etc. It doesn’t have to be a lot if your time is limited, but take a little action often.

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