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Who Are Today's BEST For Hire Copywriters?

by BenjaminGraham
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I'm looking for a top copywriter to replace myself, in my business.

Currently I require roughly 1 sales letter per month. (Although it should be much shorter than a traditional sales letter - as it is sent to existing clients, already 80% sold).

I'm looking for top copywriters, amongst the ranks of John Carlton, Gary Bencivenga, Clayton Makepeace etc. I wouldn't mind spending $10 - $15k per month.

I'd like to avoid:

* Copywriters who will farm out the work. 100% of each piece must be wrote by the copywriter I choose.
* Copywriters with such large ego's they will impede us.

Any idea's?
#copywriters #hire #today
  • Profile picture of the author thriftgirl62
    The "Ritz" is very good, does his own work - John Ritskowitz
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    Michael Fortin, Charlie Cook, Trent Steele, Harlan Kilstein, Peter Shankman
    Andrew Lock, Jay Jennings, Michael Senoff, David Garfinkel, Karl Moore,
    and the list goes on.
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    • Profile picture of the author BenjaminGraham
      Originally Posted by Paul McQuillan View Post

      What subject will the writer be working on?

      Most good copywriters specialize in something
      It is stock market related.
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    • Profile picture of the author BenjaminGraham
      Originally Posted by thriftgirl62 View Post

      The "Ritz" is very good, does his own work - John Ritskowitz
      Did you join this?

      Michael Fortin, Charlie Cook, Trent Steele, Harlan Kilstein, Peter Shankman
      Andrew Lock, Jay Jennings, Michael Senoff, David Garfinkel, Karl Moore,
      and the list goes on.
      Thanks for the list.
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    • Profile picture of the author MikeHumphreys
      Originally Posted by thriftgirl62 View Post

      The "Ritz" is very good, does his own work - John Ritskowitz
      Did you join this? Instant Traffic Generators

      Michael Fortin, Charlie Cook, Trent Steele, Harlan Kilstein, Peter Shankman
      Andrew Lock, Jay Jennings, Michael Senoff, David Garfinkel, Karl Moore,
      and the list goes on.
      John "Ritz" Ritskowitz is a very good copywriter that most people haven't heard of... he's probably better known for his own marketing products.

      Michel Fortin, David Garfinkel, and Harlan Kilstein are all over $15K. I don't believe Jay Jennings or Michael Senoff are copywriters for hire. I do know for a fact that Senoff has outsourced his own copywriting in the past.

      The top stock market copywriter for hire that I know personally is Doug D'Anna but you'd have to raise your budget to hire Doug and he's booked 6 months or more out.

      You can also check with Ray L. Edwards. Dean Dhuli has written financial copy for Agora Publishing numerous times. Rick Duris has written for a number of financial/investment niches, including forex, so there's another name for you.

      The other option I can suggest is to find copywriters that you like their writing style and reputation... maybe they're writing for your niches... maybe they aren't. You can contact them privately and see if they have any interest in branching in any of your niches.

      Hope that helps,

      Mike
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  • Profile picture of the author BenjaminGraham
    Thanks Mike, there are a few good names in there.

    Just to clear up, these aren't full sales pitches. They are marketing emails, sent to a large subscriber base. It usually takes me 3 - 9 hours to write each one... So for most copywriters this price range would probably be acceptable.
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  • Profile picture of the author BenjaminGraham
    Metronicity, just read your PM, but cannot PM back until I have 50 posts.

    Please PM me your email address.
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  • Profile picture of the author BrianMcLeod
    Vin Montello's post appears to have "disappeared"... (wtf?)

    So, I'll personally suggest that you get in touch with Vin who
    has mentored some of the hottest copywriters in the game
    right now.

    He can certainly hook you up with STRONG talent that will
    deliver for you.

    I'd also contact Kevin Rogers (one of Vin's proteges himself)
    to get access to John Carlton's "Stable Of Copywriters".

    There's a directory of copywriters sticky at the top of the forum
    that will give you contact information for both.

    Good luck in your search. It's nice to see someone who values
    professional copywriting!

    Brian McLeod
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  • Profile picture of the author David Babineau
    You may want to check out Dan Scott. I know he's written a few winning letters in that niche.

    Cheers,
    David
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    • Profile picture of the author MontelloMarketing
      Originally Posted by David Babineau View Post

      You may want to check out Dan Scott. I know he's written a few winning letters in that niche.

      Cheers,
      David
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      • Profile picture of the author MikeHumphreys
        Originally Posted by Paul McQuillan View Post

        I think getting a writer from camp Montello would be
        good for this project.
        It depends.

        Not everyone has written or will write for stock/investment niches. Some of Vin's proteges have... others haven't.

        That's not a knock on any of them... I like each and every one of them personally.

        The thing is... For the kind of money that the OP is looking to spend, I would highly suggest that he go with someone that has experience with the niches he's targeting and has a strong positive reputation.

        I don't write copy for stock/investment niches and probably never will. It's not a strong niche of mine and I probably won't write my very best copy as a result. That's being completely objective about my own skills and strengths. It's also why I regularly turn down these types of projects.

        Any copywriter who tells you that they can write their very best copy in all niches isn't being completely honest IMHO.

        Everyone has their strengths and the top guns play to theirs so they can continue to stay on top.

        My 3 cents,

        Mike
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        • Profile picture of the author Moolah_Copywriting
          I guess this is self-serving but...

          I specialize in financial salesletters. PM me if you want info.

          Stan
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        • Profile picture of the author cgallagher93
          Originally Posted by MikeHumphreys View Post

          I don't write copy for stock/investment niches and probably never will. It's not a strong niche of mine and I probably won't write my very best copy as a result. That's being completely objective about my own skills and strengths. It's also why I regularly turn down these types of projects.

          Any copywriter who tells you that they can write their very best copy in all niches isn't being completely honest IMHO.

          Everyone has their strengths and the top guns play to theirs so they can continue to stay on top.
          Couldn't agree with you more Mike. If I
          tell a client that I don't feel comfortable
          writing for a specific niche their response
          is normally pretty negative...

          "Dude, you're a copywriter!? What do
          you mean you don't..."

          The truth is that with good research we
          could probably write well in any niche.

          But EVERYONE has their specialities. I
          for one am more comfortable writing
          for the financial/marketing/self-help
          markets and tend to stick to what I'm
          good at.

          I believe it's a good thing to be honest
          with your clients, and if you think they
          could get better results elsewhere then
          tell them so!

          Just my opinion...

          Connor
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  • Profile picture of the author colmodwyer
    Hey BenG,

    I know a guy, works with on the biggest financial publishers in the world, but he takes on clients too. PM'd you details.

    Colm
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  • Profile picture of the author Alex Cohen
    Originally Posted by BenjaminGraham View Post

    I'm looking for a top copywriter to replace myself, in my business.

    Currently I require roughly 1 sales letter per month. (Although it should be much shorter than a traditional sales letter - as it is sent to existing clients, already 80% sold).

    I'm looking for top copywriters, amongst the ranks of John Carlton, Gary Bencivenga, Clayton Makepeace etc. I wouldn't mind spending $10 - $15k per month.

    I'd like to avoid:

    * Copywriters who will farm out the work. 100% of each piece must be wrote by the copywriter I choose.
    * Copywriters with such large ego's they will impede us.

    Any idea's?
    Another A-lister who writes financial copy is Brian Keith Voiles.

    Alex
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  • Profile picture of the author Jay Jennings
    Wow, nice to be included in that group of names. (I'm watching for a "Send me money via PayPal" notice any minute.)

    While I've written some good copy, I've also written more than my fair share of crap. I don't hire out for copywriting and won't until it's always pretty much crap-free.

    And who knows how long that might take.

    Jay Jennings
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    • Profile picture of the author Mike Anthony
      Originally Posted by Jay Jennings View Post


      While I've written some good copy, I've also written more than my fair share of crap. I don't hire out for copywriting and won't until it's always pretty much crap-free.
      Refreshing honesty you rarely see in these parts of the forum. I now have three copywriting posters that I somewhat trust on Warriors.
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    • Profile picture of the author k0zm0zs0ul
      Originally Posted by Jay Jennings View Post

      While I've written some good copy, I've also written more than my fair share of crap. I don't hire out for copywriting and won't until it's always pretty much crap-free.

      And who knows how long that might take.

      Jay Jennings
      Heee... I recommend wearing super duper 'crap spotter' glasses while working. Helps me. :p Or I could be crazy and they're just rose tinted 'crap spotters'. Hmnn.. have to re-evaluate my strategy then.

      C
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  • Profile picture of the author BenjaminGraham
    Originally Posted by Ken_Caudill View Post

    I wonder what kind of reaction someone would get if they walked on to a car lot and asked the first salesman they see if he could recommend a good salesman.

    By the way, Benjamin, I'm looking for a top notch financial newsletter -- not the usual run-of-the mill stuff, but something that will really do me some good.

    Can you make a recommendation?
    Example of the typical copy writing ego I want to avoid ^
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    • Profile picture of the author John Ritz
      Thanks for the kind words and recommendation.

      I have written for the financial and investment niches, but I doubt I could accomodate a full salesletter and marketing package in my schedule right now.

      Maybe in 6 months or so.

      However, email copy and less time-intensive projects may be doable, but I'm in the process of booking even that time for the foreseeable future.

      You can't go wrong with Vin and his students, or feel free to give me a call or PM/email me to discuss further or get specific recommendations.

      Cheers,

      John
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    • Profile picture of the author BenjaminGraham
      Originally Posted by Ken_Caudill View Post

      A thousand pardons, Sahib. It is often said that shy salespeople have skinny children, but now, thanks to your insight, I am on the patch of righteousness.

      By the way. you never did recommend a good newsletter.
      Since when did being a copywriter give you a license to be arrogant and rude?

      Keep out of this thread and do not PM me again.
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  • Profile picture of the author SuperSmartEbook
    Yes I heard of this name Brian Keith Voiles in a number of occassions and somebody did tell me that he's in the financial industry. Can't really recommend him because I personally don't know him but I was told he's one of the best out there
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    • Profile picture of the author Rezbi
      Originally Posted by SuperSmartEbook View Post

      Yes I heard of this name Brian Keith Voiles in a number of occassions and somebody did tell me that he's in the financial industry. Can't really recommend him because I personally don't know him but I was told he's one of the best out there
      You might also need to raise the budget for Brian as he's top notch.
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