Do you have your own unique writing style?

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There are many styles of writing and there are many ways to sell a particular product. If you have been writing for awhile now, what is the writing style that you usually use and what kind of products are more suitable for your style?

Personally, I like to write long copy with lots of research, facts etc. but I realize my writing lacked emotions, something I am trying to improve now.
#style #unique #writing
  • Profile picture of the author JRVogt
    I love to tell stories...work both real and imaginary people into a scene, or put the reader into a scene that comes alive with some key sensory words and strong imagery. However, I have a pretty flexible tone...meaning I can write really high-energy, in-your-face copy...or switch to a more mellow, let's-sit-down-and-chat approach, depending on what the audience of the moment might find more appealing.

    So yes, I do have some basic preferences, but I also enjoy the challenge of adapting my style to the one required for the particular product, brand, or situation.
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    • Profile picture of the author Mark Andrews
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      Whatever the conversation going on in the
      prospects mind is my style of communication.

      They ask the questions - I answer them.

      With enough good information to whet their
      appetite or to get them to take my direct
      call to action.

      Adaptability is key.

      Smoking hot,


      Mark Andrews

      P.S. What kind of products best suit me?

      Anything to do with the self improvement
      / self development niche.
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  • Profile picture of the author hayfj2
    For me. It's not what we say that's important.

    It's the questions we ask.

    An interesting phrase I often use is....

    "You don't suppose..."

    and then lead into a pain probing question that helps to qualify the reader...and then another, and another...

    If the questions don't qualify the reader and have them saying "yes" "thats me"
    or "yes, I have that problem."....thats fine, they simply serve to disqualify as well as qualify, at least my time isnt being consumed with "tyre kickers" on the phone

    Asking questions stirs the old emotions pot, and the quicker I can find anger, pain or fear then the more likely the sale.

    I think it was Gary Halbert who once said "3 Yes's and you're on a home run".

    Afterall, in my book people decide quicker if they want to get rid of pain, fear or a problem, and take much longer with an aspiratory sale using features and benefits.

    By getting them to confirm they have a problem, and that they want to solve it or
    get rid of it, I think works better than trying to convince them they should have something new and shiny.

    (My 2c from a cynical, pragmatic Scotsman )
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    • Profile picture of the author Mark Andrews
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      Everything else is good, just be careful when seeding the word don't into your copy, as in...

      "You don't suppose..."

      I know what you're saying being British but I'm not so sure how this could be interpreted in the subconscious mind elsewhere.

      Anything which tells the reader not to do something rather than giving them permission to take an action might not be such a good turn of phrase.

      Smoking hot,


      Mark Andrews
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  • Profile picture of the author andyredsox
    It really depends on the topic I'm writing about.

    But as much as I can, I want to inject real-life stories and make it come alive by using words that would push buttons on my readers mind.

    I try to ask questions that encourage readers to admit a need or pain, then boom! You sent the message across.
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  • Profile picture of the author Abrar Tariq
    yes, i'm a bit too sarcastic sometimes, need to control myself.
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  • Profile picture of the author Jonwebb
    I really enjoy weaving personal stories and examples into my sales letters. I also like bringing in current events.

    - Jonathan Webb
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    • Hi Fated82,
      I guess I am in the camp of changing my writing style to meet or "enhance" the approach to my product with the prospect. Sometimes I switch to the third person dialogue to mix things up. This is an interesting thread subject, Fated82! But you are so right, it's about understanding the strengths and weakness for your particular writing style then better the various elements that are lacking.

      A good exercise would be to research some of the great sales copy pieces that everyone knows pull really well then absorb as much as you can in trying to improve your particular writing weakness. Good luck.
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  • Profile picture of the author AndrewCavanagh
    When you do a lot of writing over the years you'll naturally
    develop your own "voice".

    Some people get that very quickly.

    A great example of this is Gary Halbert's writing.

    Just a few sentences in and you know you're
    reading something by Gary Halbert.

    I don't think worrying too much about your style is
    helpful.

    It's probably far more useful to focus on thinking about
    who your prospect is, what's important to him and what
    kind of language will appeal to him.

    Kindest regards,
    Andrew Cavanagh
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  • Profile picture of the author travlinguy
    Conversational, as though talking to a friend sprinkled with stories relative to the "problem" the product solves.
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