
The 4 U’s: Use this Checklist for Writing Powerful Headlines
Content & Strategy Copywriting SkillsYou’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…

Cut through the hype about brand storytelling
BrandingEvery 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…

My Journey To Becoming a Full-Time Freelance Copywriter
Content & StrategyI published my first blog post online on May 19, 2007.
It was a reflection on Psalm 63.
And it was the first time I’d ever “published” my writing for the world to see. I didn’t consider myself a writer back then (not even an aspiring…

10 Simple Tips For Writing Copy
Content & StrategyWant to turn okay copy into good copy? Or simply know how to get started? These ten easy copywriting tips should help….
When I started out as a junior copywriter in my first agency, I was lucky enough to have two deputy creative directors…

Five things I’ve learned as a packaging copywriter
Content & StrategyPackaging copywriting is a specialty that combines the kind of sales copywriting experience you get writing direct marketing along with branding experience and point-of-purchase awareness. Plus a dash of regulatory knowledge. Plus a balance…

Top Copywriting Headlines Tips
Copywriting SkillsWriting headlines is an acquired skill. These practical copywriting headlines tips can help you not only write better headlines but also create them faster.
Tips to get started writing headlines
Try one or all of these tips to get your headline…

Starbucks Race Campaign – A Bad Idea From the Start
BrandingLook, I have to say first that I like the idea of the program; I just don’t like how it was done, whom it was done by or why they did it. Make sense? More discussion about racial equality is a huge hot button right now, and it needs to be…

‘How Do I Become A Freelance Copywriter?’
Content & StrategyEver wondered about changing career to become a freelance copywriter? That’s what Caro, a teacher, has been considering. She emailed me recently for advice.
And this is what she said:
My name is Caro and I’m currently working as a…

British vs American English – Infographic
Content & Strategy Writing for international clients
British English and American English – two languages that are alike enough for us to understand each other, but with some interesting, and sometimes awkward differences. Download this infographic to…

MY COPYWRITER’S MANIFESTO
Content & Strategy
"Why do you want to be a copywriter?" “Well,... I like telling stories and I think I’m good at it.” - “Yeah right, try better next time.” And so I did.
I do like narrating and yapping, but who doesn’t? That doesn’t make…

Interview with a copywriter
Content & StrategyWhat’s your favorite type of project to work on?
Anything with elegant design and the ability to work conceptually. I’ve done a million websites but The Divining Rod Wine is my favorite recently because it’s gorgeous and they really wanted…

Top Article Writing Tip: The One Point Rule
Content & StrategyI wish I could have known this one article writing tip when I began writing:
Focus on one point per article or blog post.
I call this principle the “One Point Rule.”
Sure, there can be secondary points along the way.
But for…
