Category: Copywriting
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Want To Get Better At Copywriting? Study These 6 Legendary Sales Letters

Here are six legendary ads and sales letters that show you how to master key copywriting elements from the headline to the close.
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Copywriting Cheat Sheet: 27 Cardinal Rules of Writing Compelling Copy

I love taking notes. So for the past 7 years I’ve kept track of every useful piece of copywriting advice I came across in books, coaching sessions, courses and from personal trial and error. Recently I combed through my notes and picked out the lessons, advice and ideas that made the biggest difference in my…
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The Pros and Cons of Becoming a Full-Time Copywriter

You like to write. You enjoy marketing. You “get” human psychology. Three desirable traits for anyone thinking about becoming a copywriter. But before you make the decision to dive head first into a career change, here are the pros and cons of working as a full-time copywriter to consider. For reference, I’ve been working as…
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7 Copywriting Secrets All Writers & Marketers Should Know

This month marks my 6th year as a Copywriter. And if I had to sum up the biggest lessons I learned over the years (and wish I knew sooner) it would come down to these seven ideas. So whether you’re running a business, offering online courses or writing for fun, knowing these copywriting secrets can…
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The #1 Mistake New Copywriters Make

When I started out in copywriting, I had the good fortune of working with a terrific senior Copywriter. The best part? She wasn’t afraid to give brutally honest feedback — even if it did sting sometimes. A few months into working together, one suggestion in particular changed my approach to editing and improved my copy…
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8 Hooks From Famous Novels That Teach You How to Grab Your Reader’s Attention

How to create a “slippery slide” so readers can’t tear their eyes away from your writing Every once in a while, you come across a book with an opening so good you just have to keep reading. This is what’s known as the “golden rule” of copywriting. The goal of each sentence is to keep…