Forum: Copywriting 
27th February 2015, 02:18 PM
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Views: 1,665  Re: How to find potential copywriting customers?
You've got some indispensable advice here and no excuse not to get busy.
I'd reiterate Angie's suggestion of combing through all of those threads; trust me, she knows what she's talking about.
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Forum: Copywriting
22nd February 2015, 12:49 PM
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Replies: 16
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Forum: Copywriting
18th February 2015, 03:05 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,099 Re: Clients for Busisness
We wish you the best of luck, I really respect your attitude and your humility.
Keep at it, and keep us updated.
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Forum: Copywriting
18th February 2015, 02:34 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,448 Re: What Do You Think Of This Headline
Cool Hand Luke's right, but I'll still bite:
Coming from the perspective of a somewhat blank-slated potential customer (because I have no idea who in the heck your target it, let alone the...
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Forum: Copywriting
17th February 2015, 01:38 PM
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Replies: 3
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Forum: Copywriting
15th February 2015, 01:35 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,706 Re: Tell me if I'm being too "uptight" here ...
I like your approach Mark, and I very much respect your willingness to throw someone who's just starting out a bone.
In fact, I think this business has something of a responsibility to support...
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Forum: Copywriting
11th February 2015, 12:30 PM
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Replies: 18
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Forum: Copywriting
10th February 2015, 10:55 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,706 Re: Tell me if I'm being too "uptight" here ...
On a general basis, you've got the right idea Ray.
It's obviously in everybody's best interest to be honest about bringing on an "understudy" to help out with smaller projects, but discretion is...
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Forum: Copywriting
9th February 2015, 02:20 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,915 |
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Forum: Copywriting
1st December 2014, 10:08 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,611 |
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Forum: Copywriting
6th November 2014, 01:10 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,087 |
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Forum: Copywriting
6th November 2014, 02:19 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,033 Re: Madmen vs Mavens
There's some real gold in here.
I have tremendous respect for the work ethics employed by the ladies and gentleman of classic copywriting.
I agree with their emphasis on classic education and...
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Forum: Copywriting
30th October 2014, 01:50 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,407 Re: Looking for a copwriter? Really?
And it never pays to try to educate these would-be "clients" on the value of high-performing copy.
I have a personal motto that acts as a filter for bottom-feeding prospects: "The only expensive...
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Forum: Warriors For Hire
13th October 2014, 04:47 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 637 Re: Any vaping copywriters here?
I haven't worked in the vaping industry myself, but I have often wondered what the demand for copywriting is in that field.
Truth be told, I'm not familiar with "Vape Marketing", I think I'll...
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Forum: Copywriting
29th September 2014, 03:33 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 972 Re: Having Fun Copywriting
Expanding on what Steve said, be sure to study your key market demographic.
It sounds like a no-brainer, but make sure you're streaming your marketing influence to the right people (rather than a...
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Forum: Copywriting
29th September 2014, 03:28 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,288 |
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Forum: Copywriting
12th August 2014, 03:25 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 1,636 |
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Forum: Copywriting
7th August 2014, 03:53 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 1,636 |
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Forum: Copywriting
7th August 2014, 03:23 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,753 |
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Forum: Copywriting
7th August 2014, 02:45 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 1,636 |
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Forum: Copywriting
7th August 2014, 02:02 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 1,636 Why We're Not Entering a Dark Age Of Copywriting
Lately there's been a fringe sentiment of doom and gloom about the state of the copywriting industry.
I've heard things like "Copywriting work is being outsourced to graphic designers", or "The...
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Forum: Copywriting
7th August 2014, 11:12 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,231 Re: What are your best resume tips?
Going off of the previous idea that your resume is an exercise in salesmanship - you might want to try supplementing your resume with something "extra."
I'm not talking about a gimmick (like...
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Forum: Copywriting
6th August 2014, 03:57 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,753 |
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Forum: Copywriting
2nd August 2014, 12:41 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 668 Re: How not to be schemed?
As far as presentation goes, be sure to be casual, brief, and to-the-point.
In other words, don't position yourself to be selling anything, position yourself to be offering friendly advice.
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Forum: Copywriting
31st July 2014, 10:29 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 836 Least Favorite Part of The Job?
What in your mind is the least attractive part of your job as a copywriter?
I'm tempted to say "Are you kidding me, I set my own schedule and work from in my slippers", but if I think on it, my...
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Forum: Copywriting
31st July 2014, 05:16 PM
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Replies: 8
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Forum: Copywriting
31st July 2014, 05:09 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,324 Re: College...sick of it
Eric... you've got a lot to consider, but I will add this: leaving school was the exact jump-start I needed to start my copywriting career.
I actually left school out of necessity (I simply...
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Forum: Copywriting
30th July 2014, 02:41 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,180 Re: Copywriting...Future Survival
As the folks above me have iterated, work for competent and effective freelance copywriters is NOT drying up.
If anything, we are somewhat in the mid-crest of a marketing wave and there THOUSANDS...
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Forum: Copywriting
11th July 2014, 11:41 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,179 Re: Website Critique Requested
Mark,
Thank you for your breakdown.
One of my biggest problems thus far has been a failing to connect with other copywriters - so this input is much appreciated.
I am currently constructing...
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Forum: Copywriting
10th July 2014, 11:07 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,179 Re: Website Critique Requested
I've been fairly happy with the clients I've worked with - though I work with the intention of expanding.
I can see that my positioning is somewhat weak-footed, no doubt a product of my own...
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Forum: Copywriting
10th July 2014, 03:10 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,179 Re: Website Critique Requested
Rick,
All of my clients thus far have been in the weight loss and "coaching" industries.
I won't divulge personal information about my clients, as I find that a breach of writer-client ethical...
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Forum: Copywriting
10th July 2014, 12:27 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,179 Re: Website Critique Requested
Mark,
I am not one to throw a fit on the vacuum of the internet, but I contest your idea that I am "not a copywriter."
I make my living writing copy and I'm damn proud of it.
That being...
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Forum: Copywriting
10th July 2014, 11:11 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,179 Re: Website Critique Requested
Thank you all for your critques and evaluations, they are much appreciated.
I will take some of your criticsms and observation into serious consideration with respect to my long-term outlook.
I...
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Forum: Copywriting
9th July 2014, 07:57 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,179 Re: Website Critique Requested
Andrew, I found you assesment to be quite helpful and I thank you for the effort, of course there is no obligation to write a fresh one.
If I'm in any sort of viloation of the forum rules, I will...
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Forum: Copywriting
9th July 2014, 07:33 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,179 Website Critique Requested
Hi folks, my name is Sajun Becker, The Sales Letter Specialist.
I've recently re-invigorated my website and would appreciate personal feedback from the position of fellow copywriters.
You can...
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Forum: Copywriting
26th June 2014, 12:43 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 595 Re: Authority website critique needed.
The positioning and organization of your site is fairly solid.
Navigation is easy and accessible.
I'll be direct: the background imagery reminds me of toxic Mountain Dew, that part is not...
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Forum: Copywriting
26th June 2014, 12:39 PM
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Replies: 17
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Forum: Warriors For Hire
15th June 2014, 02:38 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 391 Make Big Cash With a Super-Charged Sales Letter
Hi there, my name is Sajun Becker, The Sales Letter Specialist.
I write top-notch copy that invigorates your bottom line and brings in real cash, every time, and I don't stop until you're 100%...
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