Alice of InternetBasedMoms.com  & WAHMCopywriter.com has answered some questions for us regarding her business and how to get started:

Has writing always been a passion for you? When did this first start?
Absolutely. Honestly, it started in elementary school. I always loved creative writing and was a well known short story writer at my school. As a teenager, full of angst, I moved onto poetry and in my adult life, I made a shift to more practical writing and research. I love to learn about new things and I love to share that knowledge with people. That's what my writing is all about now.

Do you remember the first story you wrote? How old were you?
I wrote a story about the snow and how fierce and strong it was...but how it was nothing to fear. My Dad still has it in his office. I must have been in grade one or two.

Did you go to college to further hone your writing skills? If so, what school did you attend and what was that experience like for you?
I have a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Simon Fraser University (British Columbia, Canada). This is where I really discovered my love of combining research and writing.

What is your favorite topic to write about?
I am currently doing a lot of writing on online business topics. I do own an Internet business resource site, so much of my focus is there. I find it to be a fascinating area and I love to share my findings with others.

Where would someone go if they wanted to freelance write? I mean, where would someone go to get articles, stories published or seen?
It really depends on what kind of writing they do and what they hope to get out of it. One good purchase is the book "Writer's Market" which is published each year. It contains tons of great sources of paid work.

I think finding your niche is what will truly get you noticed. Focus on a particular subject area or genre of writing and establish yourself as an expert writer in that area. If you aren't getting paid right away, you can do some of your writing for free, in return for the publicity. The more exposure you receive, the more people will see your work...and if your good, people will be willing to pay you for your work.

Did you have someone who influenced you the most in your writing?
This is a hard question because I really think the answer is no. Most of my writing appears on the Internet and we all know there is more than enough content on the Internet and a lot of it is pretty generic content that everyone has seen. I strive to keep my content fresh by keeping to my own style and writing the way I would speak to a person who was in the room with me.

I see that you have a successful internet copywriting business, WAHMCopywriter.com. What does a copywriter do?
Well, a copywriter can do a number of things. They can write copy for advertising, websites, brochures... you name it. Personally, I focus my business on helping others build a better Internet presence. I mainly work on web copy that includes sales copy and writing for the search engines, article writing and press release writing. This is where I've brought the most success to my clients and it's where I enjoy focusing my attention.

How did you get into the copywriting business?
Quite by accident. I was writing copy and articles for my own website and people were asking me to write for them. I thought, why not? If I can do what I enjoy doing...writing...and helping others, I can do that.

What was the best advice given to you about writing?
"Prove it!" I remember one university professor who was so brutal when marking essays. He always caught me whenever I was simply stating an opinion. He always insisted that I prove what I was saying. Although now I don't write formal essays, I always keep this in the back of mind. If I want someone to believe what I'm telling them...I can't simply tell them that it is so. I need to explain in detail and prove why it is so.

What one piece of advice would you give to someone wanting to pursue a career in freelance writing or copywriting?
"Prove yourself!" It takes a little while to establish your reputation as a good writer. Be prepared to show you are the expert in your chosen field of writing.

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