Best copywriting course ?

boris s · 07-26-2009, 11:39 AM

Hey warriors,

I would seriously like to learn the ropes of good copywriting.

Could you tell me what is , in your opinion, the best copywriting course available. I saw a a lot of promotion for john carlton's new program a month ago but it's like 800 $.

Any good alternatives ?

Loren Woirhaye · 07-26-2009, 01:34 PM

Have you read the classic books on copywriting? There are
a bunch of them.

Top Copywriting Books... Ever

Buy and read some of those. In France you might be able to
find something by Christian Godefroy, one of the all time greats.

Scott Murdaugh · 07-26-2009, 01:39 PM

I second reading books... And that thread is a great starting point.

I'm also a big fan of Paul Hancox's "Super Power Copy"... I really think he explains the nuts and bolts and little intricacies involved with writing persuasive copy extremely well.

He's a fellow Warrior, I bought it through a WSO he ran (not sure if he's still offering it) and I think it was worth every penny.

Books are cheap and a great resource though.

Good luck!

-Scott

salonmar · 07-26-2009, 10:39 PM

I like Dan Kennedy style.
Deborah P.

boris s · 07-27-2009, 04:45 AM

Thanks for the book list thread Loren.

And scottspfd82, "super power copy" does look good (and it's only 57$, not 800!)

aboutalhah · 07-27-2009, 04:59 AM

Yanik Silver's free ebook is pretty good as well. He is a Dan Kennedy's student, and the 14 points copywriting are all what you need to start.

http://www.mynetmarketingland.com/books/14-Point.pdf

Franck

Richard Kent · 07-29-2009, 05:17 AM

The classic "tested advertising methods" from John Caples is also a book that must be read.

Chaz Foxx · 07-29-2009, 06:47 AM

Honestly Bud,

You cant go wrong with John Carlton Simple Writing Course.....

Or Clayton Makepeace... All though the The Ultimate Sales Letter by DK is a great start as well

garyk1968 · 07-29-2009, 07:05 AM

Just see what you can find from these guys;

Robert Collier
Claude Hopkins
Maxwell Sackheim
Gary Halbert

I always keep books as every time I come to write copy I have to re-absorb the information to get the 'mind-set' if that makes sense.

Gary

Sonam22 · 07-30-2009, 04:28 AM

I have found a couple courses online but they are rather expensive. Is it worth it? Are there other beneficial classes I can take other then general writing/journalism classes at a local college?

07-26-2009, 11:39 AM	#1
boris s Active Warrior War Room Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 67 Thanks: 5 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Best copywriting course ? Hey warriors, I would seriously like to learn the ropes of good copywriting. Could you tell me what is , in your opinion, the best copywriting course available. I saw a a lot of promotion for john carlton's new program a month ago but it's like 800 $. Any good alternatives ?

07-26-2009, 01:34 PM	#2
Loren Woirhaye Who'm I kidding? War Room Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Easthampton, Massachusetts Posts: 4,542 Blog Entries: 15 Thanks: 117 Thanked 904 Times in 651 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Best copywriting course ? Have you read the classic books on copywriting? There are a bunch of them. Top Copywriting Books... Ever Buy and read some of those. In France you might be able to find something by Christian Godefroy, one of the all time greats.

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Scott Murdaugh ResultsCopywriting.com War Room Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 909 Thanks: 265 Thanked 573 Times in 210 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Best copywriting course ? I second reading books... And that thread is a great starting point. I'm also a big fan of Paul Hancox's "Super Power Copy"... I really think he explains the nuts and bolts and little intricacies involved with writing persuasive copy extremely well. He's a fellow Warrior, I bought it through a WSO he ran (not sure if he's still offering it) and I think it was worth every penny. Books are cheap and a great resource though. Good luck! -Scott

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salonmar biz developer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Greenville, NC USA. Posts: 69 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Social Networking	Re: Best copywriting course ? I like Dan Kennedy style. Deborah P.

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boris s Active Warrior War Room Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 67 Thanks: 5 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Best copywriting course ? Thanks for the book list thread Loren. And scottspfd82, "super power copy" does look good (and it's only 57$, not 800!)

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aboutalhah Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Guadeloupe (Caribbean Sea) Posts: 3,376 Blog Entries: 50 Thanks: 42 Thanked 165 Times in 92 Posts Social Networking	Re: Best copywriting course ? Yanik Silver's free ebook is pretty good as well. He is a Dan Kennedy's student, and the 14 points copywriting are all what you need to start. http://www.mynetmarketingland.com/books/14-Point.pdf Franck

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Richard Kent Warrior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 26 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Best copywriting course ? The classic "tested advertising methods" from John Caples is also a book that must be read.

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Chaz Foxx Active Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 71 Thanks: 45 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Best copywriting course ? Honestly Bud, You cant go wrong with John Carlton Simple Writing Course..... Or Clayton Makepeace... All though the The Ultimate Sales Letter by DK is a great start as well

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garyk1968 HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 319 Thanks: 36 Thanked 23 Times in 20 Posts	Re: Best copywriting course ? Just see what you can find from these guys; Robert Collier Claude Hopkins Maxwell Sackheim Gary Halbert I always keep books as every time I come to write copy I have to re-absorb the information to get the 'mind-set' if that makes sense. Gary

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Sonam22 Active Warrior Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 73 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Best copywriting course ? I have found a couple courses online but they are rather expensive. Is it worth it? Are there other beneficial classes I can take other then general writing/journalism classes at a local college?