Once you have your first pieces of work done, you will want to set about getting more clients.

The first thing that you should do is set up a website. It needn't be anything complicated or overly technical - a basic site that is functional will do.

Ensure that you include examples of your work, your areas of expertise - where relevant - and qualifications that you have.

Make it easy for people to contact you. You will use this website to direct people you pitch to for extra information about you. You might also pick up some speculative business from your site, but beware this may not happen as there are many sites that will come up under a search for copywriter!

You can then approach companies and small businesses - often an email introduction will do the trick.

You can use business finder services and directories to find businesses in the area, and either phone or email them. Remember that the take up rate will be low, but if you stick at it you should find some business - if 1 in 100 emails or calls results in business that is a fair return. 1 in 10 would be wonderful!