5 Myths That Hold You Back From Becoming A Copywriter

By Allie for Unsplash

Becoming a copywriter can be a lucrative and satisfying career.

…You make a pretty darn good income and live life on your own terms (when you start your career off on the right foot).

…You can’t be replaced by an “I’ll write anything” desperate discounter (because you deliver results and cheap copywriters don’t).

… You hold the keys to the most essential skill for making money on the Internet (every successful online marketer has studied copywriting, keeps a top copywriter on speed dial, or both).

Many talented, energetic people give up on the idea because they think, “It’s beyond me. I just don’t have what it takes.”

Here are the most common myths:

Myth #1: You need to be super-creative to be a copywriter.

Reality: Copywriting resembles sales a lot more than creative writing. Many copywriters will tell you they rely on research and time-tested formulas.