What Can I Do As An Absolute Beginner Copywriter?

A lot of people love the idea of being a copywriter. Work from home, no boss, pajamas all day. Nice dream, right? But when it’s time to actually sit down and write... they freeze.

The Real First Step

Before chasing gigs or fancy titles, figure out if you actually like writing. Not the idea of it — the act of it. Because copywriting is 90% putting words on a page and refining them until they work.

Why This Works

• Filters out people chasing “freedom” not “craft.”
• Saves months of frustration from chasing the wrong career.
• Builds real skill early through repetition.
• Makes marketing feel fun, not forced.

Real-Life Examples

• Neville Medhora says he wrote 100+ blog posts before his first client.
• Joanna Wiebe wrote unpaid samples for months to build her chops.
• David Ogilvy started writing ads before he was hired to do so.