Open to any/all advice

As we move into 2014, I find myself finally looking to create an income that will provide the type of lifestyle I want for myself and my family. I have also found that writing is my gift and love.

What I have not found yet is an income from this writing that doesn't require me to kill myself for enough money to barely pay the rent and keep the lights on.

So, going into the next year, I have come to the conclusion that I want to accomplish a few different things, and one of these goals is to start a career as a copywriter.

I am far from an expert, but I do believe that I have the ability to pain a picture in the minds of my readers with my words. I know I am a great article and content writer already, and I also understand that copywriting is not the same as article or content writing.

So, here I am asking for advice. Here is what I believe already, but I am open to any and all advice anyone can offer me.

1. Copywriting has a structure to it. It requires the ability to understand the emotional needs of the market I am communicating with. It also requires the ability to make a promise, paint a picture of how that promise will help the person reading it, back that promise with credibility, and make an offer that demands people to take action right now.

2. I should most likely target specific niches and markets instead of everyone out there.

3. I should focus on a few specific products such as email/autoresponder marketing, product descriptions, landing pages, sales copy et.....

4. I need a website marketing my services that I can drive people to as well as other known marketing strategies including my own autoresponder that allows me to capture leads etc....

5. I have to create examples that showcase the best of my copywriting ability.

If you have anything to offer please don't hesitate. I would greatly appreciate it.

I would prefer people who already have a track record of success with copywriting.

My goal is to earn my first six figure income during 2014 with my goal being $250,000 as a minimum.

I am also willing to create copy or emails for people on the forum here for only a couple hundred dollars. I would be willing to write it before payment and am willing to skip payment if you aren't 100% satisfied with what I create.

I do ask that if I create copy for such a huge discount compared to what copywriting is worth, that you allow me to use a pdf version or photo of the copy on my website once I have created it in order to showcase my skills in order to help generate sales.

I look forward to hearing from you and learning more from each of you.

Dwayne