Copywriting

Tip #2 Today's tip is about headlines. One of the most talked-about subjects in all of copywriting. I'll make it easy. How many times have you searched on Google for ... [read more]

I've now been a freelance copywriter for the last 11 years. If you're a brand-new copywriter, I'm going to try to give you a tiny peek at the art and ... [read more]

I see this question a lot. It's the wrong question. The real question is... How do I find good copywriting clients? That distinction matters. A lot. Every time I'm looking ... [read more]

So I decided I'll make this whole thing go beyond 3 tips. Are some thinking I'm going too far? Probably yes. Will I continue? Again probably yes. To recap: You're ... [read more]

Please see the following guides to our community: Warrior Forum Rules & Etiquette for Posting WSO Marketplace Rules List of the best all in one, knowledge compendium threads You are ... [read more]

I am about to modify my sales page. I do have a long sales copy from a good copywriter. But I ended up with a shorter sales text on the ... [read more]

I'm feeling inspired by Angie, who has a copywriting job and also does freelance copywriting... And so I'm applying for a few jobs... But what should I say if they ... [read more]

Hi All, I'm trying to make the leap from article writing to copywriting, and I want to be sure I don't create any legal issues for my client. I'm helping ... [read more]

Doug D'Anna shares three powerful techniques from perhaps the world's oldest training in persuasion and marketing. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/artic...k=object-title

We have heard it all --- 'Sell the sizzle not the steak.' 'People buy on emotion.' 'Emotions sell' --- --- you know this is true because you have heard it ... [read more]

Prompted from an email. Someone stumbled across my interview with Pete Ziesinger of Green Tree Press from 2009 on youtube. In the video Pete discussed a new product, the 35 ... [read more]

Hello and thank you in advance for sharing your thoughts! I'm about to launch a product, and I'm trying to figure out how I should approach my sales pages. Which ... [read more]

So far, I've gotten work mainly through past coworker/colleague contacts (and a little from CL). ...But if I'm going to avoid slinking back to cubicle hell, I'm gonna have to ... [read more]

I've been wondering about this for a while and wanted some opinions from some real copywriters. So there's copywriting. There's selling. In person, face to face, over the phone, infomercials, ... [read more]

Can anyone refer me to any writing board/ places (aside from bidding sites) where I can gain experience in writing advertorial copy, PR, white papers, case studies, and microsites in ... [read more]

Hey All, It's been a while and I hope all the copywriters are well I just found this and thought it was interesting. Usually we are told to focus just ... [read more]

Hey guys, I recently put up an ad for email writing on Warriors For Hire. I did get one sale out of it, so I made a profit. That being ... [read more]

The Century Of The Self The invention of PR and consumerism. Really enjoyed this series. James The Century Of The Self 1 of 4 Happiness Machines on Vimeo

Hey all, re-entering the copywriting world after some time away. Curious about how everyone prices their jobs. And, if it's not too personal, what's your hourly rate? About 15 yrs ... [read more]

Hello guys I am about to launch this new service of mine and would like to kindly ask you for feedback on my sales page here: www.appsvolcano.com/magazine I want to ... [read more]

I ran into this quote recently and wondered if this was a perfect definition of copywriting or the copywriter's job. Let us know what you think: Dr. Michael Hurd, the ... [read more]

Copywriters, I'm starting what could be a new fun project and am seeking out copy on weapons. Specifically single weapons that fit in a pocket. Maybe Carlton has some gems ... [read more]

i know its a little different from copywriting but it seem as the right place to write in. i have sean dsouza article writing program, but it seem to intense ... [read more]

How does you go about getting a mentor? Can anyone suggest the best place to look? Or perhaps there is someone here who would be prepared to mentor me? My ... [read more]

Hey all, I think my issue a lot of times is getting a specific message across in the most effective and efficient way possible, or painting a picture in the ... [read more]

Tonight at 8 Eastern is our FEC live monthly training for September. Kev's gonna be teaching his remarkably useful "60 Second Sales Hook" and we'll also be yackin' about his ... [read more]

Has anyone split tested starting your sales letters with a question vs. no starting with a question. To me, starting with a question immediately throws up a red flag that ... [read more]

Gentlemen (and ladies) of the copywriting board, Just a heads up - I recently posted an ad in the classifieds section for a collection of used copywriting books I am ... [read more]

I'm looking for some good podcasts and YouTube channels. One really good YouTube channel that I've just found is The Genius Network. They have a interviews with John Carlton, Dan ... [read more]

How do you make sure you show and don't tell in your copy. I think I have a blind spot when it comes to this. Anyone have any tips they ... [read more]

Do most small/medium businesses know what a copywriter does? Or are there better terms. I'm thinking along the terms: "ad-man" Marketing Consultant Advertising Consultant Media Conversion Expert Any terms you ... [read more]

I'm working in a startup called Gazoo, www.gazoo.co. (site not completely done). Here is a video to describe our technology. We're a cloud based productivity tool that provide a Windows ... [read more]

There's a way to sell houses, cars, food, furniture, professional services and clothing. Even though there are similarities in selling all of these stuff, there are also important differences that ... [read more]

In the past the discussion about Generalist vs. Specialists has been debated. This time let's debate Copywriter vs. Copywriter Plus. From my studies the term Copywriter is someone that writes. ... [read more]

Hi everyone, Attached you'll find a copy of the lead generation letter I've written for my real estate brokerage. Please let me know any critiques you have, and please don't ... [read more]

Hey guys, For background -- I started my business about ~10 months ago, and managed to scrape by with a terrible sales letter... because I had a "starving crowd" at ... [read more]

I am looking for swipes, ebook WSO or something, i can read to improve my copywriting skills. I am mainly interrested to get my subscribers to click the link in ... [read more]

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Persuasion triggers stir up an emotion and/or help create a certain state of mind. If you're new to copywriting, and you critique sales letters for self-education purposes, you should find ... [read more]

Not sure if others are aware. Ken's doing copywriters a great favor: https://twitter.com/KenMcCarthy

Strangely enough, when I visit this board on my laptop, signatures don't display in any of the posts. On my other computer, I see your signatures. (I'm using chrome on ... [read more]

You read that correctly and a first for me. Here in Tallahassee an FSU College student wants to learn copywriting but more importantly how to land new clients. But before ... [read more]

Enjoy: Science Of Persuasion - YouTube

Hello guys, Thanks for taking a moment out of your day to take a look in here I really appreciate your advice and help. Ok so you've probably read my ... [read more]

Okay, cheesy title and possibly offensive to those of you from The South, but I do have a genuine question about copywriting courses and would like some help please. I ... [read more]

I know most people get silly emails sent to them via their websites all the time. But... what most surprises me of late, is that I have been receiving some ... [read more]

I hope this isn't inappropriate to post here and Seth, if you'd rather it not be here I'm happy to delete... I've started reading The 24 Hour Marketing Miracle by ... [read more]

I'll just get right to the point. I hired a copywriter to do this sales page and I was told it was HORRIBLE. So I got my money back and ... [read more]

Hey there copy writers, "29 Year Old Dad Of 4 From Liverpool Wants To Write An Honest... Truthful... No Hype Sales Letter - But Needs Some Inspiration!" Ok guys, so ... [read more]

What's your personal favorite headline of all time... and why?

Let's say I register a domain called bunnyhopspetstore.com and there is an actual pet shop called that name but it has no online presence. 5 years later, that owner trademarks ... [read more]

In my opinion Jon Benson is the top guy when it comes to VSL. And because I have been doing more of them...(because that's what my clients want.) I have ... [read more]

SO me and JV partner got in a argument about which is better for a sales letter...particularly a WSO. 1. Having a sales letter that is a full graphic with ... [read more]

Hi Warriors. I'm curious how the copywriting process works in 2014. I've got a few questions that I'm hoping you have a moment to answer - I'd really appreciate it. ... [read more]

Hi guys, First of all sorry about my english, as you can see in the title isnt my native language. Im copywriter and writer from Argentina, and i want to ... [read more]

Last year I charged $97 for the recordings from my No-Hype Copywriting Telesummit. Attending the live sessions was free. This year I would like to charge $97 as an early-bird ... [read more]

Anyone know which works better? It's business to business. Physical direct mail. Dear Mr Firstname Lastname, or Dear Mr Lastname, or other?

"An ad-writer, to have a chance at success, must gain full information on his subject. The library of an ad agency should have books on every line that calls for ... [read more]

I'm working on a project where the key demographic for the product is the elderly. It's a piece of software that is easy to use compared to the competition, yet ... [read more]

Hey Warriors, I need some assistance with a clients website. He had previous content written and I haven't edited anything just yet, but he wants it setup in a way ... [read more]

Sup Warriors, So I'm launching a service with an animator friend of mine, we're doing marketing videos (think whiteboard/explainer/youtube ads etc) and we're brainstorming people to pitch our idea to. ... [read more]