The right copywriter can help you take your business to the next level. If you are putting together text based marketing material including a web site, a brochure, an advertisement, or a direct marketing appeal letter, a copywriter who knows the business of selling can really give you a leg up on the competition. However, working with a copywriter can do your business venture more harm than good if you make a hiring mistake and end up with the wrong writer for your purposes, or if you dont know how to best take advantage of the skill set your writer provides. To make sure you hire a copywriter who will help you rather than hinder you, make sure your writer is a good fit in two key ways. The best copywriter you can hire is one who knows a lot, but wants to know more.
To do a great job on your project, the copywriter you hire should know a lot about the specific format youll be working in; about the audience youll be appealing to; and about the industry the product or service youre pitching is a part of. Look for a copywriter who has a strong background doing work similar to your project. From brochures to web sites to persuasive slide shows, every marketing format has its...