How to be a copywriter

Take Your Reader For a Drive

When I critique, edit, or rewrite sales copy, I discover that many clients commit some common errors. Granted, not all of them are writers. But most of them fail to drive customer actions not because they lack writing skills but…

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…

What Is a Copywriter? And What Do You Do?

Content & Strategy

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…

Dead Copywriters Don’t Tell Stories

Copywriting Skills

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

Copywriting Skills

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

Content & Strategy Freelancing

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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10 ways you can use LinkedIn to find freelance clients

Freelancing

Everyone knows that LinkedIn is a useful platform for recruiters and job seekers. But what about freelancers? Read 10 ways you can use LinkedIn to find freelance clients. As a former freelancer myself, I am very aware of the benefits of…

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3 reasons your mindset is crucial to writing love-based copy

Copywriting Skills

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?

Copywriting Skills

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…