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Write a sales letter as a test?

by Wytnyt
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Hi guys,

I have a quick question.

I'm communicating with a client who wants me to write 10 sales letter for a $100 each. I don't know the niche yet, as we're just negotiating.

Before he gives me the whole job, he said he'll ask me to write one sales letter from his product as a test, and he's willing to pay $100 for the first one. If he likes it, and if it does well, he'll ask me to do the rest.

Should I take the offer to do his test? I'm thinking I should, since he's willing to pay.

What do you think?

Best regards,

Vincent
#letter #sales #write
  • Profile picture of the author OutOfThisWord
    If you are writing for the same niche, your research time is the same no matter if it's one sales letter or a bunch.

    And I would hope by sales letter you are referring to a single sheet that is mailed. If not, then do one Internet sales letter for $100 for the experience and don't expect much more from this client as he is probably hoping to make the $900 for the other letters off this one and that probably won't happen.
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  • Profile picture of the author Wytnyt
    Hmmm. I get what you mean. Thanks for the tip.
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  • Profile picture of the author Wytnyt
    Thanks, Steve. I'll keep that in mind once I know what he wants me to sell.
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  • Profile picture of the author Wytnyt
    Hi guys,

    I just found out that the product my client wants me to write the sales letter for is somewhat doubtful. Let's just say it's not good for your health. Let's call it "scarier, more dangerous cigarettes", although the product has nothing to do with cigarettes or tobacco, but you get my point.

    I'm confused. Should I still take it?
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    • Profile picture of the author Andrew Gould
      Originally Posted by Wytnyt View Post

      I'm confused. Should I still take it?
      If you're not comfortable, don't take it.

      If the product's not clicking with you, and you're not seeing the value in it, you won't be able to produce quality work and it'll eat you up inside.

      And in future, when you advertise yourself, it's always a good idea to mention the niches you won't write for.
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  • Profile picture of the author Ross Bowring
    If your need for $100 exceeds your yucky feelings, take the gig. But bigger picture... if you're a good enough copywriter to be charging clients you should be able to persuade said client you're worth more than $100.

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  • Profile picture of the author Ross Bowring
    Damn... you're up early Andrew :-)

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  • Profile picture of the author Wytnyt
    Thanks guys. I'll think about it. But yeah, not that comfortable with this certain product.
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  • Profile picture of the author jessiepadgal
    I have been in this situation before, ie a client wants me to write about something I am not comfortable with, and I always say no...I don't want to be instrumental in creating profits and therefore demand for something I am against. Good thinking, OP, on not taking that gig.
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