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Forum: Copywriting 2nd July 2014, 12:06 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,158
Posted By angiecolee
Re: My Thoughts On Copywriting After 11 Years

Nobody here was putting you down. They actually are being quite helpful, but they're not mincing words to save ego.

There's a difference between insulting and someone saying something you don't...
Forum: Copywriting 2nd July 2014, 11:44 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,158
Posted By angiecolee
Re: My Thoughts On Copywriting After 11 Years

A pro isn't going to touch this.

A newb, maybe. But you're taking an even bigger risk there.
Forum: Copywriting 2nd July 2014, 11:36 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,158
Posted By angiecolee
Re: My Thoughts On Copywriting After 11 Years

This. For the entire thread, you've been focused on how you're in dire straights. Outright repeating yourself in fact, and being a tad sarcastic with people who are giving you damn good advice, even...
Forum: Copywriting 30th June 2014, 12:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 847
Posted By angiecolee
Re: Critique Request: Direct Marketing Letter

Mark's got good advice. Chalk this up as a first draft done (many people don't even get that far) and another step closer.

That conversational aspect with your friend - that's the key to capturing...
Forum: Copywriting 30th June 2014, 08:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 847
Posted By angiecolee
Re: Critique Request: Direct Marketing Letter

1. Headlines and subheads are not compelling.

2. The whole letter is super wordy. Get to the point and avoid unnecessary fillers like the rhetorical questions you've added on the back end of some...
Forum: Copywriting 30th June 2014, 08:25 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,285
Posted By angiecolee
Re: Copyediting Tips Please

Read it out loud. You'll find awkward phrasing more easily. The eyes tend to gloss over things they've seen over and over again, and the brain will insert missing words or correct misspellings.
...
Forum: Copywriting 27th June 2014, 03:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 881
Posted By angiecolee
Re: The Tagline Tussle

Another quick tip: cover your bases and do a Google search plus a TESS (trademark) database search. And then register it if it's not already taken.

Don't want to have someone cease and desist...
Forum: Copywriting 26th June 2014, 02:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 595
Posted By angiecolee
Re: Do Newbie Need More Skinned Knees?

I think the answer is very similar to teaching any kid to ride a bike.

It's simply "whenever they're ready".

I know I've rebelled against the idea of swiping from the get-go, but that's also a...
Forum: Copywriting 25th June 2014, 04:56 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,932
Posted By angiecolee
Re: If It Was So Easy Everybody Would Do It, Right?

The metaphor (I read somewhere I can't remember, and I love this) is: sell salad dressing to people who eat salad. Don't waste your time trying to convince people who don't eat salad to start.
...
Forum: Copywriting 25th June 2014, 12:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,971
Posted By angiecolee
Re: AWAI Example

Yep. That kind of wow.

I didn't have words.

To pay someone to critique you and then argue with their advice? Just self sabotage, pure and simple.
Forum: Copywriting 25th June 2014, 11:00 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,932
Posted By angiecolee
Re: If It Was So Easy Everybody Would Do It, Right?

I have a cure for that - booze and a flamethrower.

Flamethrowers - for when you just HAVE to set something on fire, but it's TOO FAR AWAY.
Forum: Copywriting 25th June 2014, 10:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 909
Posted By angiecolee
Re: Do you understand my startup?

Excellent point. What is it? I thought it was a web-based store like Etsy or Bonanza, but then there's that "open a store, install one line of code" bit that I keep getting stuck on.

What is it?...
Forum: Copywriting 24th June 2014, 03:43 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,932
Posted By angiecolee
Re: If It Was So Easy Everybody Would Do It, Right?

Agreed. This is what I was getting at, if I didn't make it clear.

Not that ZERO education is the route. Just that a formal degree doesn't necessarily hold as much weight as it once did.

By all...
Forum: Copywriting 23rd June 2014, 06:48 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,932
Posted By angiecolee
Re: If It Was So Easy Everybody Would Do It, Right?

Meh. The school of hard knocks is getting a lot more (much deserved) credit these days.

My pedigree got my foot in the door, but it has nothing to do with what I ultimately chose for a career....
Forum: Copywriting 20th June 2014, 10:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 946
Posted By angiecolee
Re: Are Canadians just not as smart as the rest of us?

I do love that it says unaided, time-limited....by mail.
Forum: Copywriting 19th June 2014, 05:42 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,932
Posted By angiecolee
Re: If It Was So Easy Everybody Would Do It

I never meant to imply it's a barrier. Simply that it's a bit more challenging.

Even outgoing women like myself can have problems asserting ideas and pushing back against folks who are set on an...
Forum: Copywriting 19th June 2014, 09:53 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,932
Posted By angiecolee
Re: If It Was So Easy Everybody Would Do It

Of course. That makes prudent business sense, to want to get the best deal.

But that often is a case of cutting off your nose to spite your face.

It also means the copywriter didn't sell it...
Forum: Copywriting 19th June 2014, 09:41 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,235
Posted By angiecolee
Re: Brutal Copy Critique Of Jeff Bezos Sales Letter For The Amazon Fire Phone

I'm kinda disappointed there's no Gary Busey in this letter. I wanted to see what else he'd try to talk to.

Gary Busey talks to things that don't listen (http://youtu.be/HHoNQrxG_8M)
Forum: Copywriting 19th June 2014, 09:38 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,483
Posted By angiecolee
Re: Best Video Sales Letter Script Ever?

Heh. I'm pretty sure I swear more than most of the guys in here combined. No apologies necessary, man.

The whole dating industry frustrates me in general, but I do find the psychological...
Forum: Copywriting 19th June 2014, 09:35 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,654
Posted By angiecolee
Re: a small tip that may help your copywriting.

Getting caught up in the trap that there's only one right way to do things in order to sell is mighty dangerous thinking.
Forum: Copywriting 18th June 2014, 12:21 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,873
Posted By angiecolee
Re: Attention newbs: opinions are like a$$holes, and this place is full of 'em

Heh. I could see this rapidly turning into a side thing with little wagers to keep things interesting.
Forum: Copywriting 18th June 2014, 11:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 602
Posted By angiecolee
Re: Client's competitor using their name in PPC ads

I say this knowing relatively nothing about PPC.

But from an intellectual property standpoint, I think a good attorney could argue that the up-and-comer is using your client's name for personal...
Forum: Copywriting 18th June 2014, 11:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 772
Posted By angiecolee
Re: What methods do you use to...

I need to practice more patience, because my method probably takes a hell of a lot longer. Yet somehow I convince myself it takes less time...

At any rate, I collect the ads and read them. That's...
Forum: Copywriting 17th June 2014, 04:11 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,873
Posted By angiecolee
Re: Attention newbs: opinions are like a$$holes, and this place is full of 'em

No, don't mistake me.

Newbies absolutely SHOULD participate.

Acknowledge that you're new. Take any lumps you get for sharing your opinion and learn from it. And if you believe yourself to be...
Forum: Copywriting 17th June 2014, 01:52 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,061
Posted By angiecolee
Re: New to copywriting

It can be and it can't be. There are overlapping shades, as there are in most industries with specialization.

A Tesla mechanic is not a diesel mechanic. But they both work with cars.

An...
Forum: Copywriting 17th June 2014, 12:00 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,873
Posted By angiecolee
Re: Attention newbs: opinions are like a$$holes, and this place is full of 'em

Mike... You're always one of the few I pay close attention to, man. Thanks for doing what you do and always being such a class act.
Forum: Copywriting 16th June 2014, 05:53 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,873
Posted By angiecolee
Attention newbs: opinions are like a$$holes, and this place is full of 'em

A word to would-be writers, marketers, business owners, entrepreneurs, etc.

There are a whole lot of lemmings in here lately. You're asking for advice and following something shiny right off the...
Forum: Copywriting 11th June 2014, 11:56 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,448
Posted By angiecolee
Re: Which is better? Please help solve an argument!

First one, definitely.

You need to study the market a little more. I know a lot of menopausal women were born in the 60s, but how often do you really think they say Vagina in daily conversation? ...
Forum: Copywriting 11th June 2014, 09:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 975
Posted By angiecolee
Re: DESPERATELY need your opinion! Is this brochure effective at selling to A.D.D. dentists?

Better to delay a bit and have something well thought out than to rush to market with a poor pitch.

A wise writer once reminded me of something I needed to hear - the deadlines are arbitrary. You...
Forum: Copywriting 11th June 2014, 09:11 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,416
Posted By angiecolee
Re: what i the fastest way to learn copy writing?

OK, drawing a parallel between writing words and interacting with wild animals is a bit of a stretch, don't you think?

I'm gonna tell you a secret...

An essential piece of the puzzle that ALL...
Forum: Copywriting 9th June 2014, 10:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,261
Posted By angiecolee
Re: What do you guys think of this ClickBank salespage

It didn't feel like a real single mom to me. I'm not a mom myself, but I didn't buy the story.

The paragraphs are massive and not scannable. I skimmed to the headlines, which said nothing I...
Forum: Copywriting 9th June 2014, 09:43 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,822
Posted By angiecolee
Re: Getting Started In Copywriting...When You Have Nothing To Start With...

You mean those books in the link at the top that says "Top Copywriting Books Ever" (http://www.warriorforum.com/copywriting/52476-top-copywriting-books-ever.html)?
Forum: Copywriting 8th June 2014, 04:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 996
Posted By angiecolee
Re: The copywriting potential guage?

I fell into copywriting. I loved it, and am too damn stubborn to quit. That's why I am here.

Pay close attention to Rob and Seth. They've given you the main ingredients of success.

1) can you...
Forum: Copywriting 7th June 2014, 05:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,017
Posted By angiecolee
Re: Copywriting in a Comedy Shell

I must admit, the boyfriend and I each immediately filed a talking point with the FCC right after watching this.
Forum: Copywriting 4th June 2014, 06:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 736
Posted By angiecolee
Re: Everything's been said before

One of my favorite bloggers today? Erika Napoletano (http://erikanapoletano.com/blog/). Her stuff's very raw, very laden with F-bombs. A lot of what she's saying isn't new either. But she shares it...
Forum: Copywriting 3rd June 2014, 04:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 719
Posted By angiecolee
Re: Ditztionary or Ditzionary

Ditzionary.

With the "t" after the "z", I spent too much time trying to figure out the pronunciation. (I read the image before I read your background).

Of course, that means that the word...
Forum: Copywriting 2nd June 2014, 03:52 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,706
Posted By angiecolee
Re: [Critique request] Please give me you expert opinion on how to improve this ad copy.

Is it for end users or SEOs who act as middle men? I live in Silicon Valley and there are tons of business owners/end users who don't get white hat vs black hat. And that's with Google down the...
Forum: Copywriting 2nd June 2014, 02:57 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,706
Posted By angiecolee
Re: [Critique request] Please give me you expert opinion on how to improve this ad copy.

Minor but important note: whitehat/blackhat are terms that SEOs use. NOT the consumer.

The consumer (your average overworked, underpaid business owner) understands tricks. They understand seeing...
Forum: Copywriting 1st June 2014, 11:59 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,418
Posted By angiecolee
Re: Why so many copywriters play guitar

The Red House Vandals perform "Red House" - YouTube

There's mine.

Much of the credit goes to my boys though. They make me look good.
Forum: Copywriting 31st May 2014, 06:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,320
Posted By angiecolee
Re: Storytelling tips from a master movie trailer producer

Weapons gal. Called it.
Forum: Copywriting 30th May 2014, 07:07 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,215
Posted By angiecolee
Re: Massive Work on a Tweet that Croaked -- What Went Wrong?

It was Twitter and Facebook, simultaneously. Post would go up on FB, Tweet sent, and the first 25 in would get delicious, cupcakey goodness.

I don't currently plan social media campaigns and I'm...
Forum: Copywriting 30th May 2014, 02:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,537
Posted By angiecolee
Re: Why didn't this ad work ?

I saw this (http://whenonearth.net/martin-parr-boring-postcards/) today and thought of you. :D
Forum: Copywriting 30th May 2014, 09:39 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,215
Posted By angiecolee
Re: Massive Work on a Tweet that Croaked -- What Went Wrong?

You know, I'd have to say they failed in the email follow through. But maybe they ran the numbers and figured out it was easier to do timed social media blitzes than to set up a whole email program....
Forum: Copywriting 30th May 2014, 09:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,311
Posted By angiecolee
Re: 19 Quotes From Ad Legend Claude Hopkins (The Father Of Modern Marketing) On Salesmanship In...

Will -

My point was - you could sum up that intro in a few bullets. You could tell people what you got out of these quotes. You could even tell people why he matters to YOU.

This is an article...
Forum: Copywriting 29th May 2014, 11:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,311
Posted By angiecolee
Re: 19 Quotes From Ad Legend Claude Hopkins (The Father Of Modern Marketing) On Salesmanship In...

Why does a thread with this title merit an almost 10 paragraph intro before you get to the payoff?
Forum: Copywriting 29th May 2014, 02:49 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,215
Posted By angiecolee
Re: Massive Work on a Tweet that Croaked -- What Went Wrong?

Your first "guess", in reality an assumption, is largely historically correct.

Your second "guess" is based on what facts exactly? ROI? Statistical analysis? Personal opinion? Second-hand stories?...
Forum: Copywriting 29th May 2014, 09:49 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,215
Posted By angiecolee
Re: Massive Work on a Tweet that Croaked -- What Went Wrong?

Again, I'd argue they're missing the boat.

If the power goes out in the stadium where the Super Bowl's happening and a brand like Oreo can jump on it with a Tweet...
Forum: Copywriting 28th May 2014, 06:11 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,215
Posted By angiecolee
Re: When you work by committee, no one gets fired.

Ugh. I have to deal with that daily.

Just had an argument with someone yesterday about an email that was going out "too quirky".

And I told him, yeah - that's what the brand voice is. It's...
Forum: Copywriting 28th May 2014, 11:32 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,215
Posted By angiecolee
Re: Massive Work on a Tweet that Croaked -- What Went Wrong?

Yeah, definitely the person that thought, "everyone and their mother should have input on this before it goes out" over, "I should hire someone whom I can trust to speak on behalf of the company".
Forum: Copywriting 28th May 2014, 10:11 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,215
Posted By angiecolee
Re: Massive Work on a Tweet that Croaked -- What Went Wrong?

To me, it's all voice.

Twitter and Facebook? These things speak in a very conversational, very current voice. And that makes efforts like this seem very contrived.

Especially when you think of...
Forum: Copywriting 24th May 2014, 11:41 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 3,728
Posted By angiecolee
Re: I NEED Just One Sentence Out of All of This Mess !!

That's the best place to start. It'll get you out of your own head and let people who've already been sold help you sell to others.

Keep in mind when you're listening to their feedback, you need...
Forum: Copywriting 22nd May 2014, 04:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 810
Posted By angiecolee
Re: 3 steps to being a sexy copywriter…

Free death sex. Works every time.

Thanks, Mal.

And thanks, Mr. Monster!
Forum: Copywriting 22nd May 2014, 01:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,393
Posted By angiecolee
Re: Sex, Death and Free

FREE DEATH SEX.

Inquire within.
Forum: Copywriting 21st May 2014, 01:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,509
Posted By angiecolee
Re: A To Z List Of Phrases Used By Clayton Makepeace

Joe, you were about as clear as mud just then.

But more fun than a barrel of monkeys!
Forum: Copywriting 21st May 2014, 09:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,509
Posted By angiecolee
Re: A To Z List Of Phrases Used By Clayton Makepeace

I see what you did there... :D
Forum: Copywriting 20th May 2014, 06:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 887
Posted By angiecolee
An example to show that headline possibilities are endless

You may or may not have heard of this, but recently a cat made the news in a big way.

I'm talking about the most badass cat alive.

If you haven't seen the video, you should just for sheer...
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