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“How To Tell If You’re A ‘Natural Born’ Copywriter” by John Forde…

A personal confession: I don…

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Sat, 20 Nov 2010 17:31:40 +0000

“How to Tell if You’re a ‘Natural Born’ Copywriter” by John Forde…

A personal confession: I don…

By: jackforde

jackforde — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:55:51 +0000

Thanks Jeff… and thanks for the guitar link too!

By: Jeff Kuns

Jeff Kuns — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 19:01:26 +0000

After dropping my latest thrift-store-LP find on the turntable, I read this aloud to my wife (who sat grinning and nodding).

If I could add one thing for Sean, and any other explorers who wonder if this is the right career move …

Don’t ignore the resonance.

I spent 12 years in a career I mostly hated with people I mostly disliked because (having no guidance) I thought copywriting would be too risky. What happened? The industry cratered, leaving me jobless.

So, go for it with everything you’ve got.

P.S. Tom Prisloe builds an amazing classical guitar at http://www.pavanguitars.com/index.html

By: Simren Deogun

Simren Deogun — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:31:48 +0000

Hi Jack,

I’m so glad I stumbled upon your blog via Copyblogger. Fantastic post above that does an eerily accurate job of describing me!

I’ve always loved writing, but, very much like the ‘copywriter’ you’ve described above, I’ve also always considered myself a pastiche — an almost perfect mix of left and right!

Thanks for sharing!

By: KevinRogers

KevinRogers — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 17:36:54 +0000

Great post, Jack. You really nailed the profile. Another thing I’ve noticed is that the guys and girls who do well at copywriting tend to do well quickly. If you discover this is a good match, then things can happen for you fast.

That’s in part because of the generous nature of copywriters you mentioned earlier. Show a little talent and a passion for hard work and learning, and you’ll be amazed at the help you’ll get. (I sure was.)

Now, back to eBay to bid on more pop cult figure bobbleheads.

By: jackforde

jackforde — Tue, 25 May 2010 13:41:02 +0000

@Sean: Good luck Sean! If the position doesn’t materialize, try narrowing it down to that first assignment… and build from there. Anything you can get, just to get started.

By: Sean

Sean — Tue, 11 May 2010 21:07:12 +0000

Woah! That is me to a T, and imagine that, I am looking to get into a junior copywriting position. Now if I can only land one…

By: jackforde

jackforde — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 07:12:42 +0000

Thanks… and welcome!

By: Tina Blackmur

Tina Blackmur — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:16:18 +0000

Hey John, you certainly sneaked into my copywriter’s persona – feel like I’ve been sprung!
First time I’ve visited – great website, thanks.