What is the quickest way to transitioning over to becoming a copywriter?
So I know quite a few people might dislike this question, because I am sure it is not super easy to just one day wake up and become a copywriter. I am not asking that either, only what is the quickest way(s) I could make this happen and how long might that look like (2 months, 3 years, etc?). I can only explain how I feel, and ask, I lose nothing in asking. So at the moment, I really want to leave my job and have been considering getting into copywriting for quite some time now. Problem is, I just don't know exactly where or how to start that process, but also, a process that will truly give me an actual realistic chance of getting an entry position as a copywriter. I don't mind putting in some work and effort after I get home from my job, as long as I know that it will offer me a realistic chance of landing a copywriting position, otherwise I would just be wasting my time and energy for nothing which I'm sure anyone could understand.
Some brief researching in the past mentioned trying to start a project/assignment through certain sites like "Fiverr" or "Upwork", I haven't actually tried this and am not sure if you can just start an assignment with no prior experience at all or does that still require experience? Or how demanding are the deadlines on there? I heard mention of different online programs (I think probably my best bet) that I could take and receive a type of diploma/certificate that can possibly improve my chances (if so, any suggestion of any specific programs would be much appreciated). In an attempt to better conceptually grasp what copywriting looks like and what it entails, I've also tried watching various "a day in the life of a copywriter" videos to really see what it looks like, but they never fully show what the work and end result looks like. I'm guessing due to the security policies for the workplace in revealing sensitive information when recording these videos (which is understandable), they never actually show the computer screen at those moments. That part is unfortunate because I would better understand it, I could (and have) research online all day long of the description/definition of copywriting, or various online images of samples of copywriting, but it doesn't give me (personally) a full picture of what copywriting looks like. I need to see it firsthand, and from there, once I can see it and better understand it, I can then actually start writing some samples. That is just the best way that I learn. So if anyone happens to know of some kind of educational video(s) that is more in-depth and actually "reveals" what it looks like, that would be fantastic and extremely helpful.
Because of that, I'm hesitant to even start writing "samples" because my idea of copywriting samples might be so off that it's laughable. I also don't even have MS Word on my PC, only Notepad at the moment so I'm not sure how big of a difference (negatively) that might impact how my copywriting samples appear.
As I mentioned in the beginning, I want to switch careers because I have an interest in getting into copywriting, and because I am getting somewhat desperate to leave my current work. I am not asking or expecting to be one of those copywriters who are in the top 1% or 10% or whatever the % is that is making six figures. That is not what my current aim is, I mean if one day I get to that point, great, fantastic, but I am ok with getting an entry level position that could maybe pay me roughly the same that I am currently making (around 45K) or even as little as 35K and hopefully work my way up in pay with time and experience.
I am looking forward to any help.
Thank You