Copywriting Skills

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Five simple rules for writing copy that SELLS

Need to write convincing sales copy for your business, but can’t afford a copywriter? Learn five simple rules for writing copy that sells. Over the last 20 years I have worked as a copywriter for some of the world’s biggest advertising…
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What Is a Copywriter? And What Do You Do?

I’m often asked, oh so you’re a copywriter? So you can help me trademark this right? Or you can protect that for me? Nope. Afraid not. That’s copyright. I copy-write. Confused? Well, that’s why people hire me to work for them and…
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Dead Copywriters Don’t Tell Stories

For over 15 years now, I've been teaching the concept of “storyselling,” a term I coined about using the power of stories in the sales process. It's nothing new. It's a technique I learned way back in my early career, especially…
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A new perspective on direct response copywriting: how to sell more with love

You’ve undoubtedly heard that direct response copywriting is, hands-down, the best way to make more sales online. But … If you’re among the conscious/mission-driven entrepreneurs of the world, then the thought of using direct response…
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Bad News For Copywriters and Businesses

I would never ever suggest to my clients that they pay me per word. By its very nature, it encourages quantity over quality. Plain and simple. I can waffle for England when I want to; anyone who reads these blogs will know it’s very easy…
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3 reasons your mindset is crucial to writing love-based copy

If you’ve been following my blog, you probably understand the difference between fear-based marketing and love-based marketing. But did you know that if you’re not in a love-based mindset, you’re going to have a difficult time writing…
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Writing stories – are you a real life thief?

Question: Your teacher announces ‘Homework tonight is a 600 word story entitled/The First Day of School/A Sinister Stranger/ Looking For Reindeers In Pink Tutus on Mars.’ Does your heart go ) or ( ? If you steal stuff from real life…
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Basic Copywriting Rule: How to Make the “You Rule” Work for You

There's a basic copywriting rule that can change your content almost instantly. It all goes back to your freshman English teacher, who familiarized you with the concept of “point of view” (POV) in fiction. She explained that a story is…
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17 Copywriting Affirmations

When it comes to copywriting, you don’t need to say these things over and over again out loud, however, you do have to keep them in mind even before your fingers hit the keyboard. Begin writing with empathy. You have to care about your…
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5 documentaries to love (or hate) marketing & advertising

Before the arrival of the famous TV series “Mad Men”, there were movies in which the main character worked in an advertising agency. Every time I would watch those types of movies like “What Men Want” or “Sweet November” with characters…
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The 4 U’s: Use this Checklist for Writing Powerful Headlines

You’ve heard it: writing powerful headlines is an essential skill for any writer. It’s a skill you need now more than ever. Readers have too much content to process, be it online or in print. They skim and then choose what pieces to read…
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Cut through the hype about brand storytelling

Every time I see the words “brand storytelling” and read about its importance, I get butterflies in my stomach—not the good kind. And I’m a professional writer, so I can only imagine what it’s doing to marketers out there who don’t…