Creative Insights
Creative thinking from the world’s leading copywriters

How to Write Special Offers They Can’t Refuse
Content & StrategyMy favorite move is, The Godfather. Has been for many decades now. So naturally I love the famous line from that film, “I’m gonna make ‘em an offer he can’t refuse.” It’s always a good idea to keep this line in mind when you’re…

How to Write Super Sharp Bullet Points!
Content & StrategyIf you want your prospects to buy, your sales copy should be written in a tight, concise style that’s inviting to the eye. Marketing content that has a lot of open space around it makes your copy look fast and easy read—which motivates prospects…

How I Transitioned From Being A Successful Teacher To A Successful Copywriter
Content & Strategy Copywriting SkillsWhat do teachers do when they burn out from the turmoil of public education? Despite what many kindergartners believe, teachers don’t live at school. They have to pay rent and eat like regular people. I taught elementary school for…

Are You Micromanaging Your Copywriter?
Work HabitsI recently read an article on Hubspot’s blog that made me feel vindicated. The article, “Why Your Brain Lets You Make Grammar Mistakes (Even If You Know Better),” describes perfectly the dilemma every professional writer faces when they…

Long Copy, Hard Sell? In Business, The Truth Isn’t Quite So Simple…
Content & Strategy Copywriting Skills Just last week, I was looking for something to occupy my mind while I waited for dinner to cook. As the spuds boiled away in their lightly salted, bubbling bath, I reached for a nearby book – Andy Maslen’s 100 Great Copywriting Ideas…

Copywriting competition – Let’s Have A Laugh
NewsThe Copywriting Competition, Let's Have A Laugh is now closed and we have announced a shortlist of 6 entries. A huge thank you to all who entered and congratulations to the shortlisted entrants. Please click on the link below and vote for…

Building Great Rapport With a “Thank you”!
Work HabitsA simple "thank you" can create recurring business. I know you may say 'doesn't everyone do this' but quite often we overlook the obvious. I have a very successful marketing friend that has a 'thank you' in his email signature in case he forgets…

The Elements of Style
Content & Strategy Copywriting SkillsDue to the popularity of the post, “On Writers, Copywriting and How to Build a Portfolio”, I’ve decided to continue on the theme. Of my 38 posts, it’s been the most heavily re-tweeted. So we’ll give our readership more of what it seems…

Compelling Product Copywriting – A Recipe For Success
Content & Strategy Copywriting SkillsI was visiting a client that produces designer jewelry and tableware and had the opportunity to get up close and personal with his stunning pieces. As I held one of his forks in my hand, I could feel the heft of the metal and the curvature of…
