New Contest Gives You a Chance to Win a Free Spot in Our Freelance Copywriting Coaching Program

Hey Ryan & John,

Ever since I was 19 and read “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” – I’ve wanted to create financial independence for myself. I’ve been working online for the past 3 years (I’m 22 now), putting in 10-15 hour days instead of going out with my friends.

After awhile I read about copywriting, and since I’ve always loved writing I figured I’d get the AWAI and give it a shot.

Now that I’m doing it – I love it!

There are a few reasons I want to make copywriting the thing I want to do for the rest of my life.

#1 – It’s something I love to do. Ever since I read Kiyosaki’s book I knew that I’d never do something I didn’t absolutely love doing (hence the reason why I’m putting in crazy hours to get it started and get out of the rat race)

#2 – I know you said not the money..but this is kind of different. One of my dreams since I read that book was to be able to make so much money that I could hardly have to work (turn copywriting into a passive thing by creating products & selling them) and spend my time helping out people who didn’t have a chance. But instead of just giving money to charity – I actually want to be the guy who BUILDS things for them personally, and holds workshops to help them get through hard times, and things like that.

#3 – I’ve always wanted to be a stay at home Dad. Having just gotten engaged this past Saturday (yay!) – that day is coming up faster than I thought. Being a copywriter would allow me to do that.

#4 – My mom has Multiple Sclerosis and my dad is, well, up in his years to say the least. In the next few years they’re both going to need help, and being a copywriter will again allow me to have the time to be able to help them.

#5 – My fiancee has epilepsy and it flares up badly if she gets stressed. Works stresses her out, so I don’t want her to have a job. Therefore – copywriting would give me the money to do that (plus I could help her out around the house and keep her completely stress free).

I know that all sounds kind of “Miss America” like…but I’m being 100% honest. I’ve always wanted to help other people – in high school I was the “go to guy” for any kind of advice :) I even went to college for psychology to help people – although the jobs that are available to me aren’t exactly what I thought they’d be.

As for the second question…

As I mentioned earlier, I put in A LOT of hours to try to get my copywriting business off the ground – but something just isn’t clicking. I definitely have the motivation to work hard – I just need some guidance to get my first few clients and get rid of my restaurant job so I can do copywriting full-time and start doing everything I mentioned earlier.

I also know the value of having a mentor (it’s often the difference between an average Joe and a superstar), I just never had enough money to actually pay for one.

So, how will the coaching program help me succeed?

It’s simple really…you tell me what to do, I do it, I succeed – and have you 2 to thank for it :)

Good luck with the program!

Jeremy
http://www.controlbeatingcopy.com

Hello Ryan & John,

When we had children, my husband and I both decided that our ultimate goal would be to work from home. It’s never been about money for us, but lifestyle. I don’t mean jet-setting, either. Being parents is the greatest, most rewarding challenge of our lives, and we take this calling seriously.

Our goal isn’t just to be at home in order to avoid commutes, it’s to have real time with our children and each other. Others may think we’re a bit crazy, but in our dream life we would be homeschooling all our children, living off grid, growing most of our own food, nursing our aging grandparents in our own home, going on extended mission trips to third world countries with our kids in tow, etc.

Within a year of the birth of our first son, my husband and I made the transition to working from home. We started this copywriting business and have watched it grow. Yet in the 3 1/2 years we’ve been doing this, we’ve never had it “take off” the way we want it to. We have a healthy list of repeat clients, and we’ve also never had a dissatisfied client. About half of our new business comes from enthusiastic referrals, so we know we’re pretty good at what we do. We even occasionally land some fairly high-paying jobs in the $3-5K range. Nevertheless, we only earn about half our income copywriting, and my husband does volunteer drug studies (yes, he’s a paid lab rat!) to earn the other half.

My hope is that by participating in your coaching program, we’ll get the tools we need to not only transition my husband away from those drug studies and pay down our enormous student loan debt, but also learn how to eventually make this into a passive income so that we can really have the time we need to live the life we want.

Wishing you all the best,
Kristen

Hi,

Following are my responses:

1) Why?… I have always enjoyed working with words. Also, I enjoy the freedom to structure my own time that a copywriting career brings.

2) How?… It will improve rough spots in my copywriting skills. Also, it will help me build a portfolio of clients.

Thank You.

Why do I want to be a freelance copywriter? Copywriter because I love to toy with words and make them do my bidding. Freelance because I think I’ve got a touch a ADD that makes me feel antsy and anxious going to the same employer day after day. Plus, I’ve got this really cool home office . . . it would be a shame to let that go to waste.

What will the money do for me? It will make going to high school reunions more fun. The cats are hoping for daily fresh tuna. Mastercard keeps demanding that I send its piece of the pie. Mostly, though, the money will bring me comfort.

How will the Coaching Program benefit me? Teachers/coaches/mentors breathing down my back with assignments and deadlines are way more scary than making cold calls. Tell me what I need to do–tell it to me with your “boss-man” voice. Bend me, shape me . . . I’ll be putty in your hands.

Thanks for the opportunity. Hope this could bring a smile.
Heather Harvey

#1: My motivation for becoming a freelance copywriter is to start a second career in my fast-approaching retirement age in which I can use my God-given talent for writing in a productive way. Also, I can’t NOT write!

#2: That leads me to this response to how your program will help me: Since I’m going to write, I want to do the best I can. That means I should take adavantage of the best tutoring I can get. That means you!

Hey Ryan,

Congratulations on the hard work you and John have been doing. I hope it’s a great success for you. It should be because it sounds like you’ve both put a lot of thought and effort (and experience) into it.

Now…to your questions:

Why?: I’ve been a “popular” writer for many years, and I’ve only recently come to the copywriting and its benefits. My “popular” writing got me lots of “pats on the back” but my income was always a struggle…sometimes fantastic…sometimes zilch.

Copywriting is fascinating. It’s both a creative process and a facts-and-figures process. It’s right brain/left brain, and I love the challenge of taking reasoning and turning it into emotions…which, in turn, justify the reasoning.

Words represent ideas, and ultimately anything that can be bought, sold, traded, or even given away began as an idea…a thought pattern in someone’s head. Imagine…little electrons and neurons transmitting signals based on the five senses. And information building from things even the five senses can’t detect…love, pain, fear, kindness, longing, satisfaction, and countless others.

And to add to the answer…I’m not all that young anymore, and I want a career I can take into my “senior” years. A career I can build on with products and information I can pass on to other aspiring writers.

Now; for the “How?”:
Your upcoming course is the somewhat “missing link” for me. I’ve been getting clients (good paying ones) but only on a hit-or-miss basis. I want the “hits” to crush the “misses”.

It sounds to me like you guys have come up with a course and methods to teach the dreaded “self-marketing” part of the equation. And I want (translate “need”) to fill in that blank.

I’m an excellent writer, and I know if and when I fill in that blank, you’ll have a serious success story on your hands. I’m sure you’ll have others as well, but I am, after all, attempting to win the “comp”. ;-)

Thanks again for the opps,
And I’ll make sure you get the props…
Tony

I had the opportunity to be unemployed for the last year and a half. (I am working now) I looked for work, tried to find profitable self employment, and chewed through a whole lot of retirement savings. During that time I met a lot of self employed people. I saw what they did and didn’t do. I loved the flexibility and freedom they had in their life. I tried to make the jump but was not able to before the savings became short. I had to go back into the traditional job market. The lifestyle is what I want from a copy writing business. I know it’s not all hanging out in coffee shops and vacations. However it’s a lot better than 9 to 5, five days a week with two weeks of vacation. (and course more money wouldn’t be bad either)

I’m currently writing for a few people. Unfortunately I’m doing most of it for free or little money. That’s why I want the six month coaching. I think that if I had someone already successful to model and mentor me that I could make it work this time. I’ve only got ten more years before retirement. My savings are a little lite now and I think that a successful copy writing career would be my ticket. I think that this six month coaching could get me there a lot faster than I could by myself.

Ed Anderson
edanderson@bizworxtn.com
http://www.masteringyourquest.com
http://www.edcanderson.com

Why do I want to be a copywriter?
It’s a field that is unaffected by economic downturns, the world always needs copywriters – whether the world knows it or not!
I really would love to work at home – be able to see the day – to – day things my kids do that I’m missing out of at the moment.

Why your six month course?
I’ve seen both of you go from unknowns to highly sought after copywriters. I want to discover how you did that.
Ryan, you and I started about the same time. I’m still at my crummy day job. What made the difference in your copywriting career climb?

The Right Words can make you Millions!

Dear Ryan and John,

Here you are, two accomplished copywriters trying to make the difficult choice of who will get a shot at free coaching that could be worth thousands of dollars. You want the candidate to have the drive necessary to do the hard work of getting paying clients. You want someone who knows that even though you can guide them and give them advice about the fastest, easiest and most effective ways of making BIG money in copy writing, it stills takes more than just a drive FOR Big Money. There has to be something more driving the candidate to achieve.

Let me tell you just a little about myself and what my goals and dreams are and then by the end of this letter you will feel that I deserve the free coaching.

First of all my name is Michael Ellis and I am 37 years old. I live with my fiance and our 2 year old son Roman. We are currently living with her aging parents as we are very tight on cash right now. I have a part time job doing merchandising and she is going to college for her accounting degree. As I said money is tight, but that is not the reason why I want to be a copywriter.

Words are powerful. I have always had a love affair with them. I bet you are the kind of guys that know exactly what I mean. Words are a kind of magic. I also love to help people by giving then options and advice. I am one of those people, you know the type… I just can’t not sell to people. I recommend movies to my friends all the time. I am always letting people know about cool new websites or a great new book I read. I feel like it is my way of spreading valuable knowledge. I think that copywriting is one of the greatest ways of effectively giving people information in a way that they can most use. And although the money that I know I will be making would be life changing for myself and my family, I would still do copywriting even if I didn’t get paid. Its not just what I do, its who I am.

Lets face it. Everyone can benefit from having a coach in some area of life. Its a fact that most of the most successful people in the world credit having a coach or mentor as the #1 Reason that they were able to achieve such high levels of success. Nothing can compare to having access to someone who has gone through the hard work of becoming successful. You’ve made the mistakes and rose above them. You have learned the hard way what is and isn’t the best ways to be a successful copywriter. By gaining access to your coaching program, I will be saving myself years of trial and error. In addition, having a coach who can keep you on track and accountable is invaluable and would really allow a me to make continual progress.
Quite simply, a coaching program like yours is like Turbo Charging my progress toward my life goals and achievement.

Thank you so much for this opportunity,

Michael Ellis

I want to become a successful freelance copywriter because I want to march to my own drumbeat, be master of my working domain, use my creativity and think outside the box.

I spent many years as a classroom teacher and then went on to being a college, field supervisor for student teachers. Education is in serious trouble, and for me, it become monotonous.

And then I found copywriting, and it was a breath of fresh air. I always wanted to do some kind of writing and copywrtiing was it. I am now “free” to do what I want, on my time, and, hopefully, produce outstanding materials.

As for the money – it will help with retirement and allow to to fulfill the dream of traveling to those places I’ve always wanted to see, and possibly having a home-away-from- home.

The Coaching Program will give me a chance to learn from the best. It will help me refine my skills through critique which I welcome. There is always room to improve, and will put me on the path to to a rewarding career.

1. Being persuasive (the skill every successful copywriter has mastered) is the key to world dominion.

2. You will hone my already considerable experiences and talents into an unstoppable force with which to be reckoned, propelling me to the apex of possibility.

1. Why I want to become a successful freelance copywriter:

That’s because I realize the power of the WORD, and how it structures our lives and whatever we do. And because of this, direct-response copywriting for me is not just about money, influence, persuasion, recognition etc. First of all, it’s about mastering my MIND and my LIFE, and being able to affect minds and lives of others. That’s WAY more that just $.

2. How participating in Coaching Program will help me:

Right now I’m getting recognition as one of the best direct-response copywriters within Russian Internet. But its direct-response culture is right in its infancy, and I realize that there’s WAY to go to match your real-world level. And another thing that I know is that COACHING under a proper supervison is the only way to get maximum results in minimum amount of time.

WHY?

Why? Because there’s nearly unlimited opportunity out there, and copywriting fits my talents and temperaments perfectly.

However, opportunity is fueled by time, something I have in short supply these days. Since our son was born four months ago, my wife has had to stay home to take care of him. This presents certain difficulties since our mortgage requires two incomes. We’d sell our home if we could, but we’re upside down and in this market, we will likely be in that position for another couple of years.

I started a business on the side that helps make ends meet, but it requires my constant attention. I spend 10 hours per day at my J.O.B., then spend another five or so hours per day working on the side business. I now measure time in minutes, not hours, weeks or months. So, in addition to freeing me up to be my own boss (everyone’s dream, and occasionally, every entrepreneur’s nightmare), becoming a professional copywriter will directly help this fledgling business that NUMEROUS people have told me is “ingenious,” “brilliant,” or “just what I needed.”

But of course it’s also about the money. I am currently employed as a proposal writer for a non-profit in D.C. I raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for the organization, but my take-home paycheck is the same every month – a couple thousand dollars that doesn’t pay the bills. Why would I want to continue spending ten hours per day making money for someone else when I can spend the same amount of time making a LOT MORE working on projects I CHOOSE to do?

Just one year ago I was simply a consumer. I had a day job, I paid my bills, and I hoped for that little raise every year. But when the housing market tanked, it was like opportunity kicked in my front door, grabbed me by the collar of my stained t-shirt, and screamed in my face, “Get up, you lazy blob! I’m here to whip you in shape. Now drop and give me twenty business ideas!”

Only one year later, I’m a business owner who knows the value of time. A W-2 job is no longer for me. It shouldn’t be for anyone, because this country offers too much opportunity for anyone who wants to break out of the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle.

Being a professional copywriter will allow me to set my own schedule and see a direct connection between the time I spend and how much money I make. THAT is value, and that is why I want to be a professional copywriter.

HOW?

The 6-month Coaching Program will help me by providing much-needed mentorship. When I started my side business, I knew next to nothing about my industry. I’ve built this company up from nothing by making my own mistakes, teaching myself, and making much-needed improvements along the way. While this method is extremely enriching, it’s very time-consuming. What I hope to get from the coaching program is expert, professional guidance that saves me from making time-wasting mistakes. This program will streamline the learning process and hopefully even bring in some extra income while I learn.

Thanks much for the opportunity. I know there are many other worthy contenders for this “scholarship,” and I thank you for the time you took reading my entry.

Best,
Chris Jolma
cjolma@gmail.com

This may seem kinda strange, but I’ve always been interested in magic spells.

You see, from my late teens I’ve always had a passion for NLP and therapeutic metaphor. I liked to help my friends with their issues and tell stories that help people…

But it wasn’t until recently I began learning that the skills I’ve developed to help me change people can be useful for copywriting as well.

For making the sale.

One way of doing this is called eliciting criteria. (I’m sure both you guys understand this on some level)

A criteria is your prospect’s main, overriding “hot button,” or feeling he’ll get from the benefits your product (and/or copy) povides.

And it’s probably the reason you asked me what the money will mean to me. It’s important.

So let me tell you my criteria for learning this stuff:

Long time ago there was a copywriter who did not know how to get clients.

He took a rather crass approach and walked into people’s businesses and started trying to fix things.

He soon learned this was not the best way to get a client, because he genuinely wanted to make something better…not piss people off.

So that idea went down the drain. Flush.

Next, he tried a less invasive approach. He wrote one or two page letter to a list of businesses he legally stole from the D&B Million Dollar Database.

This letter had much flare… but nothing to back it up. Afterall, our young writer had never had a real client before.

So down the shitter it went.

And as the nixies came in (and no calls), so did the frustration.

So like any smart 25-year old in a tough spot, our hero went out and finally did something intelligent:

He went out and got laid. Repeatedly.

And even though this didn’t solve his client problems, our young cub was feeling good about himself…

And as you know…that means something…

(to be continued)

c’mon men! I have never thought about this writer stuff! And i’m starting to think this can be VERY nice… even your course!!! Thanks for this post… i’ll try to know a little more about this…

Why become a successful freelance copywriter? Freedom! Freedom to express my creativity. Freedom to help others grow their businesses. Freedom to enjoy a lifestyle most only dream about.

There’s a multitude of reasons why me – or anyone – would desire the successful freelance copywriter career. It’s the “how” that holds many of us back or keeps us from reaching our true potential in this profession.

I think that you two characters have the keys to unlocking the mystery! Your Coaching Program provides me with proven, practical knowledge, been-there-done-that experience, and yes, even the foot-to-the-fire accountability factor. A Coaching Program with you gents elevates all that book learnin’ into real world experience. The know-how to build…and grow…an unending stream of clients. Good, paying clients! Why spend years stumbling in the dark?

So teach me guys. Make me dangerous! I’ll even pay the tuition – and then some – with my initial copywriting jobs. No reason you two can’t join in on all the fun!

Ryan . . . John . . . Greetings!

Your informative videos have been very helpful. You guys are top notch all the way! Thanks for sharing your expertise!

To answer question #1: MORE . . . MORE . . . MORE!! Guys I know this sounds like a greedy man talking here but I’m not a selfish person at all. But I do want more FREEDOM; FLEXIBILITY and EXCITEMENT that only comes from being a successful freelance copywriter.

There is no other career in the entire world gives so much. As direct response copywriters, our persuasive words start cash flowing in a new business and keep it flowing in an existing one.

Our words touch the hearts of generous donors that help fund new research to find new cures for disease, keep the needy fed and sheltered, and help build a better tomorrow for generations to come.

And I want to be a part of this!

I want the freedom to choose when and what projects I work on. I want the flexibility of taking time off when I see fit. I want to experience the excitement of seeing a client’s face light up for the first time her business grows beyond her wildest dreams!

As far as question #2 is concerned –well quite frankly I see you guys as the treasure map to the Wizard in Land of OZ . . . the bridge that will get me from where I’m at now to where I want to go. And I know by participating in this program you can take me there because you both are living the dream right now!

Prospecting is one of my weakest areas. And that’s what I want to get out of your program. Learning from a couple of “real-live” direct response players who are in the trenches day in and day out would be exciting and challenging-not to mention profitable.

Ryan and John thanks for giving us this contest opportunity. That’s pretty cool. And thanks again for sharing you knowledge as you have been doing.

I bid you both greater successes in all your endeavors,

Emette E. Massey

I’d make my clients more money. Much more money. And with the rewards…I’d enjoy life to the full. I’d work shorter days. I’d start work early and finish early. Whisk my wife off to surprise lunches in great restaurants. Do more cycling flat out in quiet country lanes. Go mountain biking on wind swept cliff top paths…Take my children playing golf or tennis when they come home from school. Have more beach BBQ’s with family and friends after surfing. Watch more golden sunsets kiss the Atlantic Ocean. Take more time out to relax and reflect how good life is. I’d take more holidays and long weekend breaks. Do more exploring. See more of the world. Discover far flung places. Taste exotic dishes. I’d be a better parent by being around more for my children. I’d entertain more often. Attend culinary classes to add new skills and recipes to my repertoire. Of course this all happens when my business is super successful.

You’d be helping me to be a top class copywriter. Only quicker and easier. After all, I’m on the way by being mentored by the world’s best copy coach. You’re providing the missing piece of the jigsaw – solving the hardest bit of copywriting; the feast and famine of getting clients.

1. Why: money to me means freedom—freedom to spend my time on higher pursuits than slaving away at a j-o-b, taking orders from people “above” me and giving orders to people “below” me. Sure, there are j-o-b-s that need to be done, but they can be done by people who thrive in that environment. I have the gift of writing and I intend to use it.

My “higher pursuits” have recently taken on a greater urgency, because I’m in the process of creating two new ventures, http://www.bon-bagay.com and http://www.fitnesssolutionsforyou.com. These are family projects with lofty goals: 1) they will give my three kids financial freedom, and 2) they will provide life-changing benefits to the groups they focus on.

Some startup capital would help, and that’s where income from client projects would be useful. Please visit these sites and see what I mean!

2. How: your 6-month Coaching Program will help me skip the learning curve and go right to making money. I plan to use my copywriting skills to make my own Internet businesses the best they can be, and work with clients only if they have “grand visions” of making the world a better place.

You guys obviously know what you’re talking about and can tell us what you did so we can do it too. I’m tired of wasting my time on things that don’t work. Thanks for reading.

Lisa

To be mentored and coached by two successful and respected copywriters would be a dream come true for me.I am a retired auto worker for G.M and feel its up to me to become a selfsufficient and self producing individual as the market place changes and at some time G.M may no longer be able to provide for my pension.I have been drawn to and fascinated by ad copy since I was a kid and read all those Melvin Powers and Joe Sugarman ads over and over.I have written them and others by hand for several months as well as some Halbert and the like.I long to be able to do this for a living and help those in need with copy that brings them huge returns oh how cool that would be and I feel confident I can do this! But I thrive best when I can work with mentors and coaches to draw from and get feedback from my efforts and as my resources are somewhat lacking at the moment this would get me into the playing field and on my way.I have never won a contest before and if this were to be the one my gratitude would be beyond expression.To finally work in an area I love would be at last, working for a loving instead of as the past years have been working for a living.As my children are now of college age I could give them the financial support they need as they continue their education.
Thanks for offering a shot at this
Nick

Why I Deserve To Be Free

I don’t know if I can speak for everyone here, but I can say with a degree of certainty that living the life of a freelancer is one monumental step toward freedom, however any of us defines it.

Let me tell you how I define it, and a bit about my story. You’ll soon see why I feel a bit nervous about publically stating some of this, but this contest is
important to me, so I’ll do it anyway.

My name is D.K. Fynn. I currently live in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Ultimately, I believe–actually, I know–that my life purpose is to become a higher consciousness person. “Enlightened,” as some folks would put it.

Becoming financially stable so that I can focus my life moments on the higher issues that matter, instead of working the daily grind is what I need to do to reach this
higher level of consciousness.

So let’s look at me right now, and where I am.

Though I’m home in Ottawa right now, I am a naval reservist, and my duty to my country involves me having to leave my family and go to one of the coasts.

On April 5th, I returned home from being away for over 10 months.

When I left in May 2007, I left little DK and my girlfriend behind. What I remember most was that, the night before I left, little DK and my girlfriend were crying in his room, because little DK didn’t want me to leave.

Let me tell you, going away…leaving your loved ones behind can take a brutal toll on your relationship with them.

I don’t want to get into the details, because it would expose my personal life a bit too much, but in short: I’m not with her anymore, and the relationship I have with
little DK isn’t as close anymore. (A 7 + year relationship…gone.)

I’ve learned that even though serving my country is worthwhile, I would like to spend the greater quantity of time at home, with my loved ones.

So, what makes me a good candidate?

For one, I have a very helping nature. (I think a lot of us do.) I love to help people share their messages and attract people who are right for that message.

Second, I’ve been studying copywriting for over 2 years.

I joined the Copywriter’s Board in December of 2006, and although I haven’t been active recently, I have helped a lot of forum posters with my insightful advice.

I’ve spent a tremendous amount of time reading, writing, listening, and practicing this trade, this profession.

I’ve written a number of articles and a few reports, too.

In fact, now that I think of it, I’ve done almost everything you do, Ryan, except that I haven’t learned how to make an income from it.

Oh…and here’s another thing that makes me a prime candidate: I’m not just a copywriter, I’m an online entreprenuer, too.

That is, I have my own sites (ShortcutFitnessSecrets.com and MortgageAccelerationReport.com), so I have the bigger picture about what it takes to run an online business. With this insight, I can relate to my clients better too, since I’ll be able to identify with the issues of traffic generation and strategy implementation.

How I Intend To Participate

I’ve already started to participate!

As I listed to your second audio, I decided that I’d focus more on the online marketing for now.

Ryan, I think it was you that said that I had to differentiate myself, so you’ll be happy to know that I own the domain name, Web2.0copywriter.com (Actually, the
domain name is 0Copywriter.com, and I put the Web2 in front, since I want to differentiate myself as the Web2.0 Copywriter).

I’ve already written 2 or 3 articles dedicated to people who want to hire online copywriters and marketing consultants. I haven’t typed them yet, but they’re in
my article marketing arsenal.

And yes, I have to admit that I’ve broken one of the cardinal rules of this business: I am writing for free (mind you, I’m a partner on one project). I’ve resolved that this writing-for-free thing will end by the end of summer. I’ll either earn the money I deserve, or leave my partners, my client, and strike out on my own.

So that’s it Ryan, it’s game time. Let’s get this thing goin’.

Hi guys, Kirk Bardsley here.

I’m a direct response copywriter and marketing
consultant from over the other side of the pond here in
the UK.

> 1.WHY do you want to become a successful freelance
> copywriter (besides the money)? I’m looking for the
> ultimate reason you got interested in copywriting in
> the first place. What does all that money get you?

To be absolutely honest, I simply drifted into the world
of copywriting when I was a successful eBay
PowerSeller looking to hire a copywriter to write the
sales letter for my front end eBay course.

I made the mistake at the time of looking in places such
as Elance where you’re looking at silly fees such as $500
(or less) for a 12 page letter… yeah right!

It is a mistake getting someone on Elance to write copy,
however, it turned to be a huge turning point for me
when I submitted my first project; I was contacted by
one of the World’s top copywriters (he used to use
Elance for lead generation for his offline $100 a month
Newsletter), who placed a bid of $20,000!

Needless to say, his bid stood out and made me contact
him – to cut a long story short, I took him as my mentor
and discovered I actually had a natural talent to write
my own compelling copy – a talent I now use to charge
an average fee of $500 a page.

Now, the money is great, however, the biggest ‘kick’ I
get is when my copy pulls and makes the sale – after all,
that’s the main purpose of writing the copy, right?

Right!

So yes, the money is great, but it’s only a means to an
end – for me, the lifestyle this business brings is what
it’s really all about. I’m married with two wonderful
children, and I’m delighted to say I’ve been a ‘stay a
home dad’ for the last two and a half years since
starting out in this business.

I make a short 5 meter commute to work whenever I
feel (NOT when someone else tells me to do so), then
leave and play with the kids whenever I wish – I’m in full
control of my life, and I’m loving every minute of
working at home with my supportive, loving and very
happy family who love me being around… unlike other
dads who are away most days!

It’s also very satisfying, giving you a real sense of
purpose when your clients leave glowing testimonials
and comments on how great a copywriter you are… I
genuinely love helping others succeed in obtaining a
better lifestyle.

> 2. HOW will participating in our 6-month Coaching
> Program help you?

I’m looking to join this 6 month caching program to
boost my skills and client base – much of my copy is for
my own products at the moment. I do get the occasional
client who I charge an arm and a leg to write copy for
(and it’s worth every penny to them). Of course I’m
always looking to improve my skills, aren’t we all?

But the big thing, for me, is to have a more consistent
flow of clients to write copy for. and to increase my
reputation – I’m still in my 20s and have time on my
side, however, I want to speed up the process and
become the UK’s answer to Halbert!

You may wonder why I would want to be in such a
coaching group if I’ve already got a mentor?

Well, I’ve had to leave his group due to me not having
enough work to cover his high fees. We still remain
good friends and keep in touch regularly – in fact it’s he who recommended me to have a go at joining this
group.

So, my biggest aim is to bring in more clients to build
my reputation and income to sustain this lifestyle – it’s
my hope to join your coaching group and achieve this
goal… then, leave you with the most glowing
testimonial you could wish for, GUARANTEED!

Thanks for this opportunity.

Kindest regards,

Kirk Bardsley.

I am about to collect my first social security check. I have wanted to write for years but “life” sorta got in the way. Now I want to do what I want to do.

Getting paid for it is a bonus – a VERY welcome bonus.

1.) How I got into copywriting and why I want to be a copywriter:

My story starts out like many others out there: I wanted to be home with my kids and still make an inome.

I started looking around for writing work on the internet about 6 years ago. I didn’t have kids yet but knew when I did I would be staying home with them. I started out writing articles and web content for a few years. I finally found copywriting and it really interested me. I joined the Warrior Forum and the Copywriters Board and have been lurking around both ever since. I’ve gotten little tips here and there from exceptional copywriters on how to get started, including Ryan’s ebook. I have been following and studying copywriting in all forms for the past 2 years. Direct response has been the most intriguing to me by far. I love the process of writing to a certain audience and actually being able to see that my writing has affected them.

I want to be a copywriter to continue my lifestyle, while allowing my husband a much needed break. I work from my computer about 15-20 hours a week, after the kids go to sleep at night. I want my daytime hours to be spent with my kids and have the luxury to spend those 20 hours a week hard at work for my clients. My husband currently works 7 days a week, 10-12 hours a day with the occasional Sunday off. He is an industrial electrician and works outside most of the time. He makes good money, but at a huge cost to his happiness and time without his family. He provides for us and never complains, saying I do enough just being here with the kids. It broke my heart a few weeks ago when he told me how much it hurts him to miss out on the simple things. Our daughter plays a learning game on t.v. and always talks about it. She made a reference to it and he didn’t know what it was about. I said he was lucky he didn’t have to sit and learn about it at least 2 hours everyday. I teared up with he said he would love to be able to learn it with her, but by the time he has time to, it will probably be too late.

I want to become a successful copywriter to allow my husband the time to become more involved with his family. To allow him the freedom to not have to worry about bills and money and here to enjoy the daily lives of our kids.

2.) How will your 6 month program help me?

Simple. It will open the starting gate for me. I feel I have done enough studying, reading, planning and sitting on the sidelines ‘waiting’ for the right time to begin. (Although I am completely ready to do much more reading, studying and planning to further my career :)) I believe having the two of you as a coach will allow me to see my future in copywriting and provide me the steps I need to really take off. I am treading in uncertainty at the moment. I know I can write well, I know I can become a successful direct response copywriter, I just need an outline on how to get there.

Thank you,

Traci

Ryan and John,

Why do I want to become a successful freelance copywriter (besides the money)?

Throughout my life I have had a passion for helping people. Several years ago I realized that I could do this best through my writing. As I have looked at this more closely, I now understand that copywriting offers me the way to help the most people I can. First by writing sales letters and brochures I will be helping those people who hire me. Next – for the people reading my pieces I will be helping them understand how the products and services I am writing about will help make their lives easier, better their relationships or achieve something they always have wanted. Last, copywriting will enable me to give to those less fortunate than me. I am a firm believer that if you give a man a fish, you will feed him for a day. If you teach a man to fish, he can feed himself for a lifetime. Copywriting will provide me the opportunity to teach many how to fish.

How will participating in the 6 month Coaching program help me?

I think John said this best on the audio when he talked about when he entered the real estate profession. He said during the first 6 months, he earned $2,500. Then he found a mentor. I am looking to both of you for mentorship. You have learned how to get prospects, then turn them into leads and turn the leads into clients. On the audios you indicate that you will focus on how you have done this. You also add how you have learned from your mistakes and you will share them with those of us in the program. I plan to model you. That will be the fastest way for me to build my business. The homework assignments will help me follow through on what I am learning. An added bonus that I am looking for is a Master Mind group which will aid us in getting to the next level.

I want to thank both of you for this contest. It has given me the opportunity to really look more closely at the reason I want to be a copywriter and how your program can benefit me.

Bob