by The Copy Nazi Banned
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I had two different chats with myself in the last week or so. I discussed my work and whether the Warrior Forum copywriting section was getting out of control with all the gratuitous thanks flying around. I decided it was probably an American thing and best sent up without being nasty about it. Then I patted myself on the back for a job well done and went back to trying to come up with a different hook on yet another six-packs abs knockoff. What I've gotten out of my chats with myself is that I'm a really great guy and I should tell myself that more often.

It's been fun, thanks to The Copy Nazi.
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    I see you've posted that Wedding Night Pic of my uncle again...
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  • Profile picture of the author RickDuris
    I am helping people. They are acknowledging. And that's all I am going to say in the matter.

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    • Profile picture of the author The Copy Nazi
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      Originally Posted by RickDuris View Post

      I am helping people. They are acknowledging. And that's all I am going to say in the matter.

      - Rick Duris
      Silly billy. I'm digging it. Had a one hour conversation with you myself last week. During it you said "You should be recording this!". As it happens - I was (unknowingly). Not sure if the world is ready for it though. Now hit that "Thanks" button - or the puppy gets it.
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      • Profile picture of the author RickDuris
        Originally Posted by Metronicity View Post

        Silly billy. I'm digging it. Had a one hour conversation with you myself last week. During it you said "You should be recording this!". As it happens - I was (unknowingly). Not sure if the world is ready for it though. Now hit that "Thanks" button - or the puppy gets it.
        Thanks, Mal. Appreciated beyond measure.

        You bring up a great point:

        When I Skype with folks, I am somehow able to bring out the best in them--and they, the best in me. And usually between us, some gems, some jewels, some pearls can be harvested on their behalf.

        Like I saw in you. You have a gift, a talent, a reservoir of experience I will never have. I see and hear it in you.

        I never say "Oh my goodness, you should record this!" because of me.

        It's usually the conversation or the other person which inspires. When I exclaim in the moment, something is happening which causes me to think "Is someone taking notes? Because this is really good... and we want it saved for posterity..."

        Thanks again, Mal.

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  • Profile picture of the author The Copy Nazi
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    @ Rick,

    mate I'm thinking of making a WSO out of that 1 hour tape. Call it -

    "How We Make $1000 Every Day on Autopilot with Plain Simple Writing that Even a Kid Could Do!"


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    • Profile picture of the author RickDuris
      Originally Posted by Metronicity View Post

      @ Rick,

      mate I'm thinking of making a WSO out of that 1 hour tape. Call it -

      "How We Make $1000 Every Day on Autopilot with Plain Simple Writing that Even a Kid Could Do!"


      Candidly Mal, while I remember the feelings and emotions, unfortunately, I do not remember the words. I have no recollection whatsoever of our conversation. (That's another reason I like things recorded.)

      All I remember is I was impressed with you beyond measure.

      This is the part of my life and brain I abhor and resent, I can not remember except for the feelings.

      And it drives me mad.

      But if you're serious, if what was said between us you think will be extraordinarily valuable to others, send me a copy of the audio and I will review again and approve (or not.)

      Assuming I approve, you can keep 100% of the money.

      - Rick Duris

      PS: I have a better idea. I should interview you. And THAT should be the product. I can draw out the best in you--and you know it.

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      • Profile picture of the author The Copy Nazi
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        Originally Posted by RickDuris View Post

        Candidly Mal, while I remember the feelings and emotions, unfortunately, I do not remember the words. I have no recollection whatsoever of our conversation. (That's another reason I like things recorded.)

        All I remember is I was impressed with you beyond measure.

        This is the part of my life and brain I abhor and resent, I can not remember except for the feelings.

        And it drives me mad.

        But if you're serious, if what was said between us you think will be extraordinarily valuable to others, send me a copy of the audio and I will review again and approve (or not.)

        Assuming I approve, you can keep 100% of money.

        - Rick Duris

        PS: I have a better idea. I should interview you. And THAT should be the product. I can draw out the best in you--and you know it.

        I was kidding. I haven't replayed it all but I seem to remember there's a lot of stuff in there that should be censored. But expanding on your idea - why not make a "Conversations with Copywriters" - give a bunch of writers a few minutes each - or rather, take the best of conversations with writers. Not sure there's a market for it though. Might work as bait for an Opt-In. Especially if you gave it a twist. Like "Drunken Conversations with Copywriters" or something.
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        • Profile picture of the author maximus242
          Originally Posted by Metronicity View Post

          I was kidding. I haven't replayed it all but I seem to remember there's a lot of stuff in there that should be censored. But expanding on your idea - why not make a "Conversations with Copywriters" - give a bunch of writers a few minutes each - or rather, take the best of conversations with writers. Not sure there's a market for it though. Might work as bait for an Opt-In. Especially if you gave it a twist. Like "Drunken Conversations with Copywriters" or something.
          Your supposed to be the copy nazi, why not go "Conversations With Copywriters While Wearing Cement Shoes"
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          • Profile picture of the author Ken Strong
            Originally Posted by maximus242 View Post

            Your supposed to be the copy nazi, why not go "Conversations With Copywriters While Wearing Cement Shoes"
            No, no, no -- you're thinking of the Copywriting Godfather.
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          • Profile picture of the author The Copy Nazi
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            Originally Posted by maximus242 View Post

            Your supposed to be the copy nazi, why not go "Conversations With Copywriters While Wearing Cement Shoes"
            You're supposed to be a copywriter - "your" denotes possession. "You're" is short for "you are". Sorry...couldn't help myself. Irritates the crap out of me when I keep seeing "your" used the wrong way. But coming back to your suggestion - if I were to do something under my pseudo I would probably call it "No Copy for You!" - 'cause, you know, I'm alluding to Seinfeld's "The Soup Nazi" rather than the other mob.
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  • Hey - I'd be up for that. The drunken one. Gives me an excuse.

    THANKS! LOL
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