Forum: Copywriting 
20th April 2015, 02:21 AM
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Views: 1,844  Re: cost of a copywriting mentor
When I mentored w/ Vin Montello it was $1k a month. I hear Garfinkel is about $3,500 a month now (and I expect Vin has gone up.)
I don't know many other people doing it but I'd imagine around 1k...
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Forum: Copywriting
15th April 2015, 05:04 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,337 I'm hiring a copywriter - see inside for info
Hey all,
The biz is growing and my current copy guy is overworked, so I'm looking for someone to bring on. Initially it'll be on an "as needed" basis, but will (probably, but of course no...
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Forum: Copywriting
6th May 2014, 07:50 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 5,083 Re: Who is THE Top Dating Niche Copywriter?
Cashflow,
I'm in the niche and don't think we've met? PM me if you wanna connect. I won't be writing copy for you but can maybe introduce you to some guys who can.
Okay, great copywriters in...
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Forum: Copywriting
30th December 2013, 10:18 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,271 |
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Forum: Copywriting
30th December 2013, 09:40 PM
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Replies: 57
Views: 6,908 |
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Forum: Copywriting
28th December 2013, 04:24 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 1,667 |
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Forum: Copywriting
28th December 2013, 05:15 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 1,667 |
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Forum: Copywriting
28th December 2013, 01:51 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 1,667 |
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Forum: Copywriting
27th December 2013, 07:55 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,424 Why So Few Copywriters Are Successful
As some of you know, I recently hired/trialed some cubs.
Out of the 20 - 25 responses I got, I think I got about a handful of people I was willing to give a shot.
One stood above the pack and...
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Forum: Copywriting
27th December 2013, 07:38 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 1,667 |
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Forum: Copywriting
27th December 2013, 07:35 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,377 |
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Forum: Copywriting
4th December 2013, 03:56 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 890 |
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Forum: Copywriting
21st November 2013, 10:48 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 671 |
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Forum: Copywriting
15th November 2013, 10:02 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 710 Re: What to look for in a GOOD Copywriter?
Something I haven't seen mentioned...
A guy who sees the big picture of your business.
It's not just one piece of copy or email...
It's about taking in your entire business and where you're...
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Forum: Copywriting
12th November 2013, 05:01 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,470 |
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Forum: Copywriting
11th November 2013, 05:30 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,470 Re: Looking For Copy Cub Recommendations
HAHAHAHA.
You sir, are a gentleman and a scholar.
There isn't enough props in the world for that statement.
To everyone else...
DAMN... this blew up. I'm flattered so many of you would be...
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Forum: Copywriting
6th November 2013, 04:43 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,768 |
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Forum: Copywriting
20th August 2013, 11:41 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 932 Re: Am I an idiot, or am I an idiot?
Hope you learned from this.
You have no idea where their traffic is coming from, what their market is, or who you're selling to.
Easy "newbie" mistake to make.
There are 2 main types of FX...
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Forum: Copywriting
20th July 2013, 10:18 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 961 Re: Chump to Champ
Bill Phillips is a goddamn monster. I worship that dude.
Actually I think Tom Venuto might too (BurnTheFat.com), because they're remarkable similar in their marketing.
-Daniel
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Forum: Copywriting
18th June 2013, 08:33 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 697 Re: The Big Alternative Health Lists
Mark, hit me up on Skype and we'll chat about it. I've got some good sources for you (and ones to avoid, which is why I'm not posting it in a public forum.)
-Daniel
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Forum: Copywriting
26th May 2013, 09:07 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,298 Re: How did you get good at writing copy?
Here's my 3-step formula:
1) Become an avid student of human psychology. Figure out why people take the actions they do. Look for "cause and effect" in human behavior. Study frames, perceptions,...
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Forum: Copywriting
26th May 2013, 09:03 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,788 Re: My First Experience With Copywriters
It's fascinating to me to see the different price expectations different people have.
Most big mailers I've worked with (or know people who have or work there) look at about $3 - 5k + 2 - 3% for a...
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Forum: Copywriting
26th May 2013, 08:56 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,037 Re: Dealing with burnout/lack of creativity?
For me, burning out means I'm working too hard.
Scale it back, and take more chill time...
OR change some of that writing to other stuff (consulting, partnerships, etc).
Ultimately, it's up...
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Forum: Copywriting
26th May 2013, 08:52 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 946 |
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Forum: Copywriting
12th May 2013, 07:10 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 956 |
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Forum: Copywriting
12th May 2013, 12:54 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,203 |
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Forum: Copywriting
27th April 2013, 11:35 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 714 |
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Forum: Copywriting
27th April 2013, 07:16 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,577 |
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Forum: Copywriting
26th April 2013, 12:22 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 934 |
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Forum: Copywriting
26th April 2013, 12:16 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 2,847 |
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Forum: Copywriting
15th April 2013, 07:32 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 619 Re: DM and the internet
First point: A successful direct mail piece will likely (but not definitely) transfer pretty well to the internet.
The principles are the same, but there are a few differences...
1) You can use...
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Forum: Copywriting
15th April 2013, 07:22 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,083 Re: Where to start?
Some of the worst advice I've seen in a long time. Here's why...
What does it take to run a WSO? $40? Not exactly a huge barrier to entry. And since the market place is primed, you're going to...
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Forum: Copywriting
11th April 2013, 06:36 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,710 |
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Forum: Copywriting
7th April 2013, 08:01 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,128 Re: The 15 Minute Sales Letter
I'm conflicted as I write this.
On one hand, I think it's great you're trying to add value to the forum.
On the other, I'm noticing you haven't actually added any at all.
You've got a...
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Forum: Copywriting
5th April 2013, 04:59 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 2,540 |
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Forum: Copywriting
1st April 2013, 06:31 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,123 |
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Forum: Copywriting
26th March 2013, 06:55 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,353 |
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Forum: Copywriting
24th March 2013, 06:43 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 970 Re: Most Efective Way to Get Copywriting Clients
There have been two methods that have gotten me like 90% of my work...
Networking and referrals.
For the first two years of my career, the only reason I got work was because I was good and...
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Forum: Copywriting
23rd March 2013, 04:09 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 896 Re: Sales Page Lay Out When Working For A Client
Hire a designer. If you can find one who knows their stuff it makes life so much easier.
-Daniel
EDIT: My bad. Just realized the OP specifically asked for an answer that was NOT this. But I...
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Forum: Copywriting
21st March 2013, 11:04 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 848 Re: Email Copywriter in Progress Has A Problem
If your post is any indication of your writing ability, good clients will avoid you because you don't have the skills to pull off the job.
Work on your craft first. If you're good, you will be...
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Forum: Copywriting
19th March 2013, 02:02 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,073 Re: One Of The Big Secrets Of Freelance Success
Yeah, I think Stan Dahl mentioned that to me too (Carlton's whole "us vs them" thing when it comes to pricing). Shame I won't have a chance to make Carlton's seminar this weekend... next time!
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Forum: Copywriting
19th March 2013, 11:27 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,073 One Of The Big Secrets Of Freelance Success
I've had some spare time lately so I'm posting a little more than usual (that is to say, at all).
So today I was talking to a friend of mine. We were discussing the pros and cons of freelancing,...
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Forum: Copywriting
18th March 2013, 10:23 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,208 Tips To Find Your "Big Idea"
One of the biggest things I've learned in my career is just how important the "big idea" is to your whole promotion.
In fact, one of my favorite books - The Adweek Copywriter's Handbook (Sugarman)...
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Forum: Copywriting
17th March 2013, 09:14 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 4,142 Re: Copywriting mentor
Daniel Levis is a super sharp dude.
Another suggestion...
If there's a copywriter whose work you really like, drop them a line and ask them if they offer mentoring.
I know a lot of people...
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Forum: Copywriting
11th February 2013, 12:46 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,311 |
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Forum: Copywriting
29th January 2013, 03:59 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 10,657 |
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Forum: Copywriting
25th January 2013, 07:14 PM
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Replies: 69
Views: 6,740 Re: $10,000 Copywriting Challenge
Although Bruce already knows this, for those who don't...
There is a LOT more to being a successful vendor than simply good copy. There's networking, making connections, dealing with payment...
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Forum: Copywriting
21st January 2013, 04:22 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,420 |
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Forum: Copywriting
20th January 2013, 11:07 PM
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Replies: 184
Views: 13,761 Re: Is NLP Utter Hogwash?
If the hog is washed but there's no one around to hear it, does it still make those weird hog sounds?
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Forum: Copywriting
20th January 2013, 11:03 PM
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Replies: 184
Views: 13,761 Re: Is NLP Utter Hogwash?
For those who may be unaware...
"Shifting temporal predicates" = Changing the words to deal with time. Often used to put problems in a past tense and good stuff in a future tense.
An example...
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Forum: Copywriting
20th January 2013, 08:06 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 711 Looking to advance your career? Try this...
Just a quick tip...
If you're an up-and-coming copywriter looking to get more work, hit up guys you respect and just talk to them.
I can't speak for others, but I get leads every now and then...
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Forum: Copywriting
13th January 2013, 07:57 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,461 Re: Copywriting mastermind?
The thing is most of us are already in copywriting masterminds, even if they're informal. We look at each other's stuff and talk shit and what not already.
If you are an A-lister, people will...
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Forum: Copywriting
13th January 2013, 06:18 AM
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Replies: 184
Views: 13,761 Re: Is NLP Utter Hogwash?
Funny. I've talked to quite a few A-listers who've told me straight out they think NLP is a load of crap.
Not to mention that scientifically, it's been pretty heavily discredited.
Of course, if...
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Forum: Copywriting
11th January 2013, 12:12 AM
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Replies: 184
Views: 13,761 |
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Forum: Warrior Forum Classified Ads
10th January 2013, 08:26 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,084 |
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Forum: Copywriting
10th January 2013, 08:21 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 857 |