One of the fastest ways to find a copywriter who really knows how to write great copy is to read his copy.
Here's an example of a sample page from a true professional copywriter clearly plying his trade in the real world...
http://www.freelanceonlinecopywriter.com/samples.html
You can also judge a copywriter's skill by the quality and depth of the information they share about copywriting.
Are the tips specific?
Do they clearly show real skill and insider knowledge discovered creating real profits for real clients.
Here's a blog from the same leading online copywriter.
It's rough but the quality of the information shines through...
http://www.copywriting1.com/copywriting.html
A great copywriter can make you very wealthy because the response rate from your copy affects the money you can spend on every other part of your marketing process.
So search for a copywriter with obvious skill, experience, knowledge and a big collection of great samples.
